If you’re pregnant and live in Kent, one of the first questions you might be asking is: where will I have my baby? For many local families, Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford is the closest maternity unit - and it offers a lovely mix of choice, modern facilities, and supportive care.

Whether you’re...

Are you 40+ weeks pregnant and wondering why nothing’s happening yet?

Maybe people are texting daily asking, “Any signs?” Maybe your midwife is mentioning sweeps or inductions. Maybe you’re just tired and thinking… why isn’t this baby here already?!

You are not alone...and you are not overdue.

Le...

Are you pregnant and exploring Hypnobirthing options in South East London or Kent?

Maybe you’ve heard friends rave about it… or maybe you’ve just discovered it on Instagram and want to know what all the fuss is about. Either way, you’re in the right place.

Let’s walk through exactly what to expect...

Early on in my third trimester, my husband and I decided that we would like to plan for a home birth. We discussed with the community midwives and they were so supportive of our choice. A community midwife came to our home at 35 weeks to talk through the process / their guidelines etc. 

From 39+4 I...

If you're pregnant and starting to plan your birth prep, you’ve probably seen two popular options come up: antenatal classes and hypnobirthing.

But what’s the difference? Should you do both? And how do you choose what’s right for you?

Let’s break it down… especially if you’re based in Bexley, Gree...

On the Saturday night through to Sunday morning I was ill with an upset stomach and sickness. By Sunday morning it had eased off but I was getting random period-style cramps but I felt so weak from the night before I remember really hoping that it wasn’t the start of labour as at this point I was 40...

If you're pregnant and expecting your baby between November 2025 and March 2026, you might be wondering when to start preparing for labour and birth. Should you wait until you're closer to your due date? Or is it better to get ahead?

Here’s everything you need to know about the best time to begin y...

✨“Estrela” was playing when you were born.

When we found out you were coming, not even in my wildest and most beautiful dreams did I imagine it would be like this - that this would be the way you’d arrive.

My “painful” contractions began at 3:30 a.m. on June 23rd, although in the days leading up t...

If you’re pregnant and exploring birth prep options, you might have come across Hypnobirthing. If you’re anything like me, you probably thought it sounds a bit "woo-woo"… But what exactly is Hypnobirthing? And (most importantly) does it really work?

Let’s break it down...

What is Hypnobirthing?

H...

At 40 + 5, I had a midwife appointment where we discussed doing a membrane sweep. During the examination, I wasnʼt yet dilated, so we agreed to book another appointment at 41 weeks, just a week before my scheduled induction. I really wanted to give my body a chance to go into labour naturally.

At 4...

If you’re pregnant and living in South East London, chances are you’ve heard about Hypnobirthing... and you might be wondering where to find the right course for you.

With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose. That’s why I’ve rounded up some of the most popular and trusted Hy...

I loved my third pregnancy. Life was loud and chaotic with our two boys (aged 4 and 2) but our house was always filled with love and lots of laughter, which I figured are perfect conditions to grow a baby in!

Our two sons had been born prematurely (34 weeks and 36 weeks), so we figured our third ba...