by SCV Birth Center | Mar 27, 2018 | Wellness
Pregnancy is a time for rest and relaxation, right? We’re constantly telling pregnant women to take a load off, kick up their feet, enjoy that extra milkshake! While it’s true that you should respect your body, and sometimes that means extra rest and the occasional...
by SCV Birth Center | Mar 13, 2018 | Wellness
When you’re trying to conceive, there are a fair amount of unknowns. Likewise, there are certain things you can’t control. But when it comes to your diet, new research is constantly suggesting that the food you eat (or don’t eat) can have major impacts on your...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 14, 2018 | Postpartum
During pregnancy, we spend a lot of time caring for our changing bodies. We try to practice eating well and exercising. We avoid alcohol and other known substances that may not be good for a gestating baby. We often spend time reading and planning for the birth, too....
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 11, 2018 | Postpartum, Wellness
There is so much information about how to “get your body back” post-birth. But here’s the truth: your body has changed since you became pregnant and delivered your baby in all kinds of ways. So perhaps the goal shouldn’t be to get your body back, but rather to get to...
by SCV Birth Center | Jan 15, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips
Flip open any book on giving birth and you might instantly feel bombarded with all of the things you should be doing to prepare. Eat healthy and never cheat, exercise daily, take this class, and that one. While none are bad ideas, the truth is, preparing for birth is...
