Birth of Rory : Emergency C-Section at Darent Valley
Rosie came to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford, after being recommended by her sister Daisy – who had been with me in class over two pregnancies. Rosie’s birth story shows that even when the birth plan changes, with the right support you can still have a great birth experience. I was booked for an […]
Giving birth at Darent Valley hospital in Dartford
Finding out you’re pregnant can bring a huge mix of emotions — excitement, joy, overwhelm, uncertainty and often a lot of questions too. For many women in Dartford and the surrounding areas, one of the first practical decisions during pregnancy is choosing where to receive maternity care and give birth. If you’re considering Darent Valley […]
When Should You Start Pregnancy Yoga?
One of the most common questions women ask during pregnancy is:“When should I start pregnancy yoga?” The simple answer is: whenever feels right for you. At Bloom and Flow, our pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford are suitable from 12 weeks pregnancy right up until birth. Some women join us shortly after their 12-week scan, while […]
The Birth of Francesca: Water Birth at Maidstone Birth Centre
Hannah prepared for her first birth by attending pregnancy yoga with me and by completing my hypnobirthing course in Dartford. She then came back to pregnancy yoga in preparation for her second birth, a planned water birth at Maidstone birth centre. I went in to labour on the same day as my last pregnancy yoga […]
The Birth of Robyn: Home Birth After 40 Minute Labour
My first birth was a very straight forward birth at Darent Valley birth centre in Dartford. I had a three hour labour and then a water birth soon after I arrived at the birth centre. For my second pregnancy I practiced pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing to prepare for home birth. My main reason for planning […]
The Birth of Eliot: Natural Birth at 41 Weeks
A natural birth at 41 weeks after completing the online hypnobirthing course with Bloom and Flow.
The Birth of Norah: Home Birth for a First Time Mum
Ellie and Sonny joined me for my group hypnobirthing class in Dartford to prepare for the birth of their first baby. Ellie also attended my pregnancy yoga class in Dartford. After some research Ellie wanted to plan for a home birth, but as a first time Mum this is quite unusual – despite being often […]
An Early 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 […]
Positive Birth at Darent Valley Delivery Suite
Mala completed a group hypnobirthing course and pregnancy yoga in Dartford with me, she had two positive births at Darent Valley delivery suite