Planning a VBAC at Darent Valley Hospital: What You Need to Know
If you’ve had a caesarean birth before and are now pregnant again, you may be wondering whether a vaginal birth could be an option for you this time. For some women, the idea of planning a VBAC can feel exciting and empowering. For others, particularly if their previous birth was unexpected, difficult or traumatic, it […]
Birth of Mayowa : An Unexpected Car Birth on the Way to Darent Valley Hospital
A speedy, and un-expected birth for Dominique – a first time mum who came along to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford. Birth Story of Mayowa – Faith in the Journey I’m a first-time mum and I was offered additional appointments from the start of my pregnancy due to my medical history. Thankfully, both baby and I […]
Birth of Esme : Water Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
Mercedez had a water birth at Darent Valley birth centre for her first baby, Esme. She came along to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford as part of her birth prep. thought it would be nice to share my birth story with you – as I know so many other people did and it […]
Birth of Rosie: VBAC water birth after an induction
Hannah attended my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford in preparation for her second baby. After a previous pre-term c-section she was classed as high risk, and was told she could potentially have another pre-term baby. Background: Previous emergency c section at 33 weeks due to HELLP syndrome. My birth story: I knew I wanted a whole […]
Birth of Harper: Elective C-section at Darent Valley Hospital
Erin came along to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Darenth as she prepared for the birth of her first baby. She also attended my Summer pregnancy retreat day in Gravesend. She went on to have a wonderful elective c-section at Darent Valley hospital. I wanted to start with a massive thank you! Around a […]
Five Ways That Hypnobirthing Can Help During Pregnancy
At Bloom and Flow, our hypnobirthing classes in Dartford are designed to help you and your birth partner prepare for a positive, informed, and empowering birth experience — and the benefits start long before labour begins.
The Birth of Henry: A Positive Induction Using Hypnobirthing
Jade had a positive induction after suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum, and suspected gestational diabetes and a potentially large baby.
Top Tips for Bonding with your Newborn Baby
That moment when your baby is placed on you for the first time – after all those months of growing and nurturing your baby, birthing them and then finally that rush of love to make it all worth while. But sometimes after birth there isn’t that rush of love. It’s also perfectly normal to need […]
The Birth of Zuri: A Calm, Ceasarean
Kamesha had a calm caesarean birth for the birth of her daughter, Zuri. She used hypnobirhting techniques to help prepare for birth.
The Birth of Finley: A Positive Delivery Suite Birth
Nina and Greg attended my group hypnobirthing course in Dartford. Nina then went on to take part in my pregnancy yogaclasses and attended my pregnancy yoga retreat. We were in contact throughout all of her pregnancy until week 41 when I went on holiday. I saw her the day before and wisher her luck as […]