by SCV Birth Center | Sep 25, 2017 | Parenting Tips
By the time our babies arrive, we’ve learned (through experience) just about everything there is to know about each of the three trimesters. The first one can feel draining and is often plagued with nausea and vomiting. During the second, women often feel like they’ve...
by SCV Birth Center | Aug 21, 2017 | Childbirth
When you’re expecting and find yourself instantly inducted into the world of all things pregnancy and birth, you start to hear the the term “evidence-based birth” getting thrown around a lot. As birth workers, we understand what this kind of care looks like, what it...
by SCV Birth Center | Aug 17, 2017 | Childbirth
Families seeking care at SCV have the option of giving birth in the comfort of their own homes. That’s because we strongly believe home birth can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. Birth that happens at home is often peaceful, comfortable and joyous for everyone...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 25, 2017 | Childbirth
Recently, photos of a 12-year-old girl assisting in the delivery of her baby brother went viral. The photos were moving, but the comments were mixed. Should this child have been present at her brother’s birth? Was this a beautiful experience to witness or was it too...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 18, 2017 | Breastfeeding
If you’re headed to the beach this summer for the first time as a breastfeeding mama, don’t let the fear of nursing among the salty air and sand stand in the way of a great time. While during early postpartum, you may have felt more comfortable simply nursing in the...
