Bloom and Flow Yoga

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 […]

The Birth of Harriet: Premature Birth at 31 Weeks

This absolutely beautiful birth story was sent in by Sam, who completed my hypnobirthing course just in time before the premature birth of baby Harriet Rose. I love how Sam and her husband used all of their hypnobirthing techniques to stay calm and in control of what could have been a stressful situation, but also […]

The Birth of Ivy: PPROM at 31 Weeks

PPROM pregnancy yoga in dartford

PPROM (premature rupture of membranes) is where the amniotic fluid is released early. Faye had a full term vaginal birth after PPROM at 31 weeks

An Early Induction for a Small Baby

Induction for a small baby

Jessica attended my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford throughout her pregnancy. Her pregnancy was stressful due to baby measuring small, and we had a few conversations about this in and outside of class. Jessica decided that an induction was the best option for her and her baby which was a positive experience and used […]