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 […]
Preparing to give birth at Darent Valley 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 […]
What Are Antenatal Classes?
If you’ve recently discovered you’re pregnant, you’ve probably come across the term antenatal classes — but what exactly are they, and do you really need them? For many women, antenatal classes become one of the most valuable parts of pregnancy. They’re not just about labour and birth, but about helping you feel calmer, more informed […]
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 […]
The Birth of Edie : VBAC at Darent Valley hospital
Katie completed my group hypnobirthing course in Dartford and pregnancy yoga in 2023 for the birth of her first baby. She then came back to pregnancy yoga 18 months later in preparation for her second birth, a planned vbac at Darent Valley hospital.
Birth of Raya : Water Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
Laura was a first time Mum who attended my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford the whole way through her pregnancy. Once in her third trimester she also attended my group hypnobirthing course with her husband. She went on to have the most straight forward water birth at Darent Valley birth centre. As a first time […]
C-Section at Darent Valley Hospital
Most people come to my classes because they want a birth that is as natural as possible. Although hypnobirthing makes a natural birth much more likely, it can not be guaranteed. One of the most important parts of my job as a hypnobirthing instructor is to prepare my couples for all types of birth, and […]
The Birth of Harrison: Natural birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre
Lori had a spontaneous birth for her first baby, and was hoping for a natural birth at Darent Valley birth centre for baby number two. She came along to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford, as well as practicing hypnobirthing with my MP3s. As my first baby was born 3 weeks early, my midwife all […]
The Birth of Jesse: Home Birth to C-Section
Jen and Justin have been my friends for years, so when they announced they were pregnant I knew I wanted to support them for a positive birth. I invited them on to my group hypnobirthing class in Dartford and they accepted. Halfway through their pregnancy the corona pandemic happened and I moved my classes to […]