Download Your FREE Hospital Bag Checklist

Midwife Lesley Gilchrist shares expert hospital bag tips to help you pack only what you need—perfect for first-time mums and mobile-friendly too.

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Lesley Gilchrist

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Preparing for the birth of your baby, especially your first, can be a confusing time. With so many different products on the market it’s difficult to know what you really need. Lesley Gilchrist, Co-Founder and Registered Midwife, has put together her ‘expert hospital bag checklist’. This PDF is formatted to be read easily on your mobile.

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