by SCV Birth Center | Dec 14, 2017 | Pregnancy Tips
Year-round, we hear the question “how do I talk to my friends and family about my out of hospital birth?” But the truth is, this question really ramps up around the holidays. While the holidays certainly bring lots of love and joy, they can also bring a bit of added...
by SCV Birth Center | Dec 9, 2017 | Parenting Tips
For a new mom, nothing is more exciting than baby’s first Christmas! The cute jackets, family pictures, and memorable ornaments consume every moment of this month. The holidays are a time for visiting friends, especially those friends that have recently welcomed a new...
by SCV Birth Center | Nov 8, 2017 | Postpartum
After a woman gives birth, a series of drastic changes take place in her body and her brain. There’s a flood of hormones that are meant to help her to care and nurture her baby. Sometimes, those same hormones can contribute to anxiety or depression. Couple that with...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 8, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
For pregnant women or postpartum mothers, cold and flu season can bring about some extra anxiety. That’s because there are few things more uncomfortable than coming down with an illness when your body is already working extra hard either to grow or feed your baby. But...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 2, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy Tips
There is a ton of cultural misinformation about breastfeeding while pregnant. Which is probably why, the biggest question we get asked, here at SCV is, “is it safe?” A lot of times, when women are receiving the medical care model, the rule of thumb is “wean the baby”...
