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Planning a Water Birth at Darent Valley Hospital: What You Need to Know
If you’re pregnant and hoping to have a water birth, you may be wondering whether it’s possible at Darent Valley Hospital and what you need to do to prepare. For many women, being able to labour and give birth in

Birth of Mila : An Elective C-Section at Darent Valley
I began attending Colleen’s yoga classes when I was around 14 weeks pregnant as I wanted to keep my body moving slowly and to connect with other local mums to be, and it was the best decision I made. Everyone

Planning a VBAC at Darent Valley Hospital: What You Need to Know
If you’ve had a caesarean birth before and are now pregnant again, you may be wondering whether a vaginal birth could be an option for you this time. For some women, the idea of planning a VBAC can feel exciting

Birth of Emilia : A Healing Birth after Birth Trauma
This emotional birth story was sent in by Weronika, who came to pregnancy yoga in Dartford as preparation for her second birth. Her first birth was traumatic and left a lasting impression on her, so for her second birth she

Birth of Mayowa : An Unexpected Car Birth on the Way to Darent Valley Hospital
A speedy, and un-expected birth for Dominique – a first time mum who came along to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford. Birth Story of Mayowa – Faith in the Journey I’m a first-time mum and I was offered additional appointments from

Birth of Esme : Water Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
Mercedez had a water birth at Darent Valley birth centre for her first baby, Esme. She came along to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford as part of her birth prep. thought it would be nice to share my

Birth of Rosie: VBAC water birth after an induction
Hannah attended my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford in preparation for her second baby. After a previous pre-term c-section she was classed as high risk, and was told she could potentially have another pre-term baby. Background: Previous emergency c section

Birth of Harper: Elective C-section at Darent Valley Hospital
Erin came along to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Darenth as she prepared for the birth of her first baby. She also attended my Summer pregnancy retreat day in Gravesend. She went on to have a wonderful elective c-section

Birth of Felix: Precipitous Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
Holli came to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford as she prepared for the birth of her second baby. My first pregnancy was very straight forward with no cause for concern, but then at 36 weeks my waters broke. I