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 Max : Calm Birth Darent Valley Birth Centre
After a tough first birth, Kirsty came along to my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford to prepare for her second birth. She went on to have a speedy but calm birth at Darent Valley birth centre. I thought I would share my birth story, given that I found listening to other women’s stories so wonderful […]
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 Jesse : Natural birth at Darent Valley delivery suite
This story is from Izzie, who completed my hypnobirhting course in Darenth with her partner Eddie. Izzie also attended pregnancy yoga in Dartford from 16 weeks until the week of giving birth. At her last pregnancy yoga class Izzie was very fed up! And told everyone that she was going to book a c-section as […]
The Birth of Eleanor: Birth at Darent Valley Birth Centre with Gestational Diabetes
Charlotte attended my pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford through her first pregnancy. She went on to have a straight forward ‘land’ birth at Darent Valley birth centre. Our daughter, Eleanor, was born on the 19th June at 12:14pm, her weight was 7 pounds 12 ounces, at 39 weeks and 4 days gestation. We are all […]
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 […]
Birth of Jaxon: Gravesend Home Birth at 42 weeks
Ami was a first time Mum planning a home birth. She came to my weekly pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford, as well as my pregnancy retreat day in Gravesend. She felt a lot of pressure to accept an induction as her due date came and went. This is her home birth story of past 42 […]
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.