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Private Hypnobirthing Classes in Dartford, Bexley, Gravesend, medway
What we do
Private Hypnobirthing classes
Gentle, empowering birth preparation for expecting parents
At Bloom & Flow, based in Dartford, Kent, our private hypnobirthing classes offer a truly bespoke and flexible way to prepare for your baby’s birth. Designed around your individual needs, these one-to-one sessions give you the space and personal attention to explore hypnobirthing at your own pace — perfect if group course times don’t suit your schedule or if you’d prefer a more private learning environment.
Whether you’re planning to give birth at Darent Valley Hospital, Maidstone Birth Centre, Medway Hospital, the PRUH, or Pembury, private sessions ensure your course is completely tailored to you, your birth preferences, and your circumstances.
Your private hypnobirthing course blends evidence-based education, relaxation techniques, breathwork, and positive mindset tools to help you approach labour with calm confidence and trust in your body. You’ll also learn how your birth partner can support you effectively, how to stay relaxed and in control during labour, and how to make informed decisions throughout your birth journey.
Because these sessions are private, you’ll have the freedom to:
Choose class times that fit around your lifestyle, work, or childcare commitments.
Focus on the areas that matter most to you — whether that’s managing anxiety, preparing for a specific type of birth, or building partner confidence.
Ask questions openly in a comfortable, relaxed setting.
Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, the Bloom & Flow Private Hypnobirthing Course is suitable for all birth experiences — from vaginal or water births to VBACs and planned caesareans. It’s the perfect choice if you want a calm, confident, and deeply personal approach to birth preparation. To book a course simply get in touch with some suggested class dates.
Your calm, confident birth journey — tailored just for you.
Prepare for Birth with Confidence
Private hypnobirthing course schedule
The Bloom and Flow private hypnobirthing course is broken down into four modules, you can book a course as four evening sessions or two day sessions (completing two modules per day). The benefit of a private hypnobirthing course is that we can go at your pace, spending more time on the topics that are relevant to you. Each session is interactive to allow you to easily engage with the course content, and includes practical demos, videos, group activities and guided relaxations. We also take short comfort breaks as needed.
Module One
Introductions so that you can get to know your class mates
The theory of hypnobirthing
How our hormones impact birth
What is a contraction, and how to stay comfortable
Why fear of birth makes it more painful
Module Two
The different stages of labour
Breathing techniques for each stage of labour
Relaxation techniques for birth
How to encourage baby into an optimal position for birth
Pelvic floor exercises and how to prevent tearing during birth
Positions for labour and birth
Module Three
What are the induction and c-section rates in the UK, and locally in Kent
The different induction of labour methods
Reasons why you might be offered an induction
How to use hypnobirthing during an induction of labour
How to induce labour naturally
Decision making skills for if the birth plan changes
What happens during a c-section
How to use hypnobirthing during a c-section
Module Four
Pain relief options
Water births and their benefits for mum and baby
Deciding where to give birth and what are your options in Kent
Birth partners – how to be an active part of the birth and how to offer practical support
What to do in early labour
What to do when you are in active labour
The post natal stage – skin to skin, delayed cord clamping, birthing the placenta and vitamin k
Writing a birth plan
client review
”My first baby was born in lockdown, and although I had a good experience that resulted in a c-section, for my second birth I wanted a natural, water birth. The Bloom and Flow hypnobirthing course helped me and my partner learn how to advocate for ourselves when we were being pushed towards an induction, as well as all the knowledge we needed to help prepare for a VBAC. We felt calm during pregnancy, and excited as we prepared for birth.”
-Jen (second time mum to Jude)
what is included in the private hypnobirthing course?
Our private hypnobirthing classes are held in the comfort of your own home and run over several relaxed, friendly sessions. We go at your pace giving you plenty of time to learn, practise, and ask questions. Each course includes:
Comprehensive classes covering everything from birth physiology to deep relaxation, breathing techniques, and partner support.
Bespoke service, ensuring a personal experience where you can get the most out of our time together.
Guided relaxations and MP3 tracks to support your practice at home between sessions.
Beautiful course materials and handouts so you can revisit everything you’ve learned at your own pace.
Ongoing support from your instructor throughout your pregnancy — we’re always here to answer questions and cheer you on.
The private hypnobirthing course is ideal for those preparing for birth at Darent Valley, Maidstone, Medway, PRUH, and Pembury. Areas covered for a private hypnobirthing course include: Dartford, Ebbsfleet, Gravesend, Swanley, Greenwich, Medway, Maidstone, Bexley, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock, Upminster and Sevenoaks.
By the end of your Bloom & Flow Hypnobirthing course, you and your birth partner will feel calm, confident, and ready to welcome your baby with positivity and trust in your body — no matter how or where your birth unfolds.
The Bloom and Flow private hypnobirthing course costs £380, with a £50 deposit to secure your place.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Have Questions?
The Bloom and Flow group hypnobirthing classes are held at Waller park pavillion in Dartford, near Darenth Valley hospital. The private classes are held at your home and availabl within the area of Greenwich, Swanley, Maidstone, Medway and Sevenoaks.
It is recommended to start the hypnobirthing course between weeks 20-30 of pregnancy. However, there is no set rule – if you’ll would like to book on sooner you are welcome to. If you are further along into your pregnancy you are welcome to book on, but please note that deposits are non-refundable on. I also offer condensed private courses if you are over 35 weeks pregnant.
Yes. These techniques are complementary and designed to support your physical labour, not replace medical care or interventions when needed. We always encourage open communication with your midwives or obstetric team.
It is advisable for your birth partner to attend the course, this is so that they can learn the techniques with you as well as learn how to support you on the day. If your birth partner can not attend you are welcome to come on your own.
The Bloom and Flow hypnobirthing course is run and taught by Colleen Stewart, your local antenatal instructor. Colleen gained her hypnobirthing teacher qualification in 2016 and has been teaching hypnobirthing ever since. Alongside this Colleen is also a qualified yoga instructor specialising in pre and post natal yoga.
Deposits paid are non-refundable. Once booked on to a course you will receive a booking confirmation with a link to pay your balance, which is due two weeks before session one at the latest and is also non-refundable.
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client review
Hi! My name is Colleen, and I have been teaching hypnobirthing classes in Dartford, Kent since 2016. I completed my hypnobirthing teacher training whilst on maternity leave with my first baby, after having a water birth at Darent Valley birth centre.
I absolutely love working with expectant parents in my local community, to help them prepare for birth and to have the best start possible to becoming parents.
My business has grown a lot since 2016 – I now offer pregnancy yoga, post natal yoga, pregnancy retreat days and free social meets for new parents. I have also won the Dartford business award for ‘best for the community’ two years running.
I can’t wait to welcome you to the Bloom and Flow community.
