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Why should I choose to have a waterbirth?
Most hospitals and birth centres are now equipped for waterbirth with water pools specifically designed for use by women in labour. Water has a strong research base behind it to suggest that it is effective not only to help relieve labour pain, but also in helping to shorten the duration of labour, as well as helping to reduce the incidence of tearing during your baby’s birth.
Should I have my baby at home?
The midwives at My Expert Midwife have had a lot of experience caring for women who birth at home, as well as women who birth in hospital. The current research supports homebirth as a safe choice.
Valentine's Day when you’re pregnant
It is the perfect opportunity to take time out for you and your partner to indulge in some self-care and to celebrate the new person that is growing inside you.
What Is Delayed Cord Clamping?
This guide covers everything you need to know about delayed cord clamping and its advantages.
What To Expect With Induction of Labour
Induction of labour is a process where your labour is started artificially using a range of different methods for a umber of different reasons.
Introducing our Midwives
We started at a kitchen table, not in a boardroom—because this brand was born out of real midwifery experience. My Expert Midwife was founded by a practicing NHS midwife who saw first-hand what mums were missing. Today, our team includes REAL, registered NHS midwives who help shape everything we do—from the products we make to the advice we share. Because when we say expert, we mean it.
Lesley Bland
Registered Midwife
Lesley Gilchrist
Registered Midwife and Co-Founder of My Expert Midwife
Charlotte Hoskin
Registered Midwife & Registered Nurse
Lesley Bland
