by Kelly | Dec 27, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
In a standard model of care, it’s not uncommon for practitioners to advise pregnant women to avoid drinking herbal tea. But the truth is, most herbs are safe for consumption during pregnancy. Most providers simply aren’t trained in herbs and can’t properly advise...
by Kelly | Dec 5, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Uncategorized
For most families, the holidays are a joyous time of year. Especially when there is a new baby in the mix, coming together with loved ones who may be meeting your child for the first time is exciting and likely, a tad emotional. But the holiday season for families...
by Kelly | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The 5 Best books to prepare for an empowered birth There are plenty of quality books on the market about parenting and birthing. But what about the process of giving birth in a more natural environment? Few titles actually strike a balance between informative...
by Kelly | Nov 12, 2018 | Parenting Tips, Postpartum
This week on Midwife Monday, Renee welcomed special guest Lorena Aynalem, who is a licensed clinical social worker in the Santa Clarita Valley. Lorena and Renee discussed Perinatal Mood Disorders, managing expectations and stress during the holidays as well as the...
by Kelly | Nov 6, 2018 | Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips, SCV Birth Center, Uncategorized
In many hospitals, cutting the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born (known as ICC or immediate cord clamping) is still a fairly common procedure. But decades of research has proved that delayed cord clamping — waiting at least 60 seconds, or until the cord stops...
