Birth of Mila : An Elective C-Section at Darent Valley
I began attending Colleen’s yoga classes when I was around 14 weeks pregnant as I wanted to keep my body moving slowly and to connect with other local mums to be, and it was the best decision I made. Everyone I met was lovely and I have learnt so much from Colleen and everyone else […]
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 Chloe : VBAC at Medway maternity
Alex came to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Darenth as she prepared for the birth of her second baby – a vbac at Medway maternity unit. My first birth was a planned home birth. I laboured at home until 7cm, but Joseph’s heart rate kept dipping a bit too much after contractions so they […]
Birth of Harper : Hypnobirthing for an Elective C-Section at Darent Valley Hospital
Shannon came along to my pregnancy yoga class in Dartford the whole way through her pregnancy. She then went on to complete my hypnobirthing course to prepare for the birth of her first baby. Hi Colleen, I hope you’re doing well! Firstly, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your pregnancy yoga […]
Birth of Sammy: Water Birth at Darent Valley Hospital
My first birth, five years previously, was a water birth at Darent Valley birth centre following a low risk pregnancy. That birth went well, until the second stage. I had panicked because I’d read that if baby’s heart rate couldn’t be detected for a period of time you’d have to come out of the pool so […]
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.
Jana and Darren : Hypnobirthing for a Free Birth
Jana and Derren were already 38 weeks pregnant when they got in touch with me. They were limited on time, because of being so far into pregnancy, but also because they have a toddler and no family close by. We decided to split the course into two sessions. One evening with just me and Jana. […]
Turning a breech baby at 42 weeks
This is a wonderful birth story from Sarah and Jon. They opted for the four week private hypnobirthing course with me, and it was a real pleasure to teach them. Throughout the course they were unsure whether they had a breech baby, as they kept being told different opinions. They got to 42 weeks of […]