Bloom and Flow Yoga

Will and Fran: Hypnobirthing for a C-Section

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 her birth partner Will. They booked a private hypnobirthing course with me for the preparation […]

C-Section at Darent Valley Hospital

Jo and Pete c-section at darent valley hospital

Most people come to my classes because they want a birth that is as natural as possible. Although hypnobirthing makes a natural birth much more likely, it can not be guaranteed. One of the most important parts of my job as a hypnobirthing instructor is to prepare my couples for all types of birth, and […]

The Birth of Jesse: Home Birth to C-Section

Jesse c-section at Darent Valley Hospital

Jen and Justin have been my friends for years, so when they announced they were pregnant I knew I wanted to support them for a positive birth. I invited them on to my group hypnobirthing class in Dartford and they accepted. Halfway through their pregnancy the corona pandemic happened and I moved my classes to […]

Positive Birth Story: Hypnobirthing after Baby Loss

Hypnobirthing after baby loss

This positive birth story comes from a couple who booked on to my group hypnobirthing class; which ended up being online due to Covid-19. They had a difficult journey to becoming parents; here they explain how hypnobirthing helped them prepare for birth, and also to stay positive through a pregnancy after loss: I’ve always felt […]

Hypnobirthing with a Premature Birth

Hypnobirthing with a premature birth

This positive birth story comes from L, who completed my online hypnobirthing course. She had planned for a natural, water birth but after going into labour prematurely things had to become very medicalised. Using her hypnobirthing techniques however, it was still a very positive experience. Here is the story in full: ‘ My top piece […]

The Birth of Declan: Born at 30 weeks

Declan - hypnobirthing class in Dartford

This story isn’t going to be a typical birth story for expectant mothers to read, but rather a story which will hopefully support and help future mums who were in a similar situation to me. In February 2022, I gave birth to my firstborn son Connor, at 35 weeks. There were no prior indications that […]

The Birth of Connor: Premature Birth at 36 Weeks

Birth of Connor pregnancy yoga class bexley

This lovely birth story is from Grace, who attended my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford. After going into labour early Grace was able to take control of the situation and to adapt her birth plans so that she could still have a positive birth experience. Grace writes: Well we were certainly surprised by the […]