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Birth of Gracie: Hypnobirth at Darent Valley
In the summer of 2018 my husband and I began trying for a baby, in early 2020 I fell pregnant but unfortunately it ended in missed miscarriage at 11 weeks. We then embarked down the route of IVF, but because
What Are the Pros and Cons of a Stretch and Sweep?
Firstly, before we go over the pros and cons of a stretch and sweep (also known as a membrane sweep) – do you even know what it is?! It is a procedure, usually offered to pregnant women around 41 weeks,
Birth of Sydney: Water Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
This is my own personal experience of pregnancy, hypnobirthing and my positive birth story. It was important to me to keep my fitness levels up throughout pregnancy, as preparation for birth. I viewed it as a great way to prepare
Jana and Darren : Hypnobirthing for a Free Birth
Jana and Derren were already 38 weeks pregnant when they got in touch with me. They were limited on time, because of being so far into pregnancy, but also because they have a toddler and no family close by. We
Turning a breech baby at 42 weeks
This is a wonderful birth story from Sarah and Jon. They opted for the four week private hypnobirthing course with me, and it was a real pleasure to teach them. Throughout the course they were unsure whether they had a
Will and Fran: Hypnobirthing for a C-Section
One of the big misconceptions about hypnobirthing is that is is only for natural, pain free births. This is not true, hypnobirthing can be used for all types of births. This great birth story was sent in by Francesca and
Birth of Charlotte: Natural Birth at Darent Valley Delivery Suite
Agne came to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford as part of her birth prep for her first baby. She was advised to have an induction, and ended up with a natural birth at Darent Valley delivery suite. We
Birth of Mason: Induction at Medway Hospital
Sarah and Aaron booked me for a hypnobirthing course in Medway. They are actually the first couple I taught hypnobirthing to, as I had convinced Sarah, my cousin, to let me practice on her. Initially sceptic, Sarah told me she
Birth of Theodore: Un-Planned Home Birth
Mia and Joe were part of my group hypnobirthing class in Medway. Their birth story is amazing! Usually when we think of birth not going to plan, we think of a natural birth becoming medicated. Mia’s labour was so fast