History
Founded in 1959 by Bill Hopewell-Smith, the company was initially based in London and counted 6 employees and launched its first sample offering - The New Mother Pack. The company provides payments to the trusts which operate hospitals, and has access to new mothers. They provide "goodie bags" to new mothers and take pictures of newborn babies in many hospitals across England and Wales.
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