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 of my age, and my husband had children from a prior relationship, we were not […]
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, but can be as early as 38 weeks. (Dates can vary by area, and by […]
The Main Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnancy yoga is a wonderful hobby to participate in when you are expecting, even if you have never done yoga before! Many people take up pregnancy yoga as a way of improving their physical fitness, but there are plenty of other benefits of pregnancy yoga for you and your baby – here are just a […]
The Birth of Chester: A Calm Birth with Gestational Diabetes
Rebecca came to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford as part of her preparation for a calm, natural birth. Towards the end of her pregnancy she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and asked me for some support about what her options were. Here is her story, the birth of Chester I just wanted to […]