by SCV Birth Center | Apr 21, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips
So, you’re pregnant… now what? Pregnancy is a long journey and so many first-time mommas aren’t sure what the first steps on this journey should be. Don’t worry; we’re here to help! Step One: Breathe. Pregnancy brings about a whole host of emotions, and that’s ok....
by SCV Birth Center | Apr 12, 2016 | Childbirth
How did we get to the point where a third of all babies in the country are born via cesarean section? Most first-time mothers who reach their 40th week of pregnancy are given the option to go to the hospital to induce labor and, because of hospital policies, over 32%...
by SCV Birth Center | Apr 2, 2016 | Childbirth
For the month of April, we’re supporting Cesarean Awareness Month. We are encouraging midwives and doulas across the world as they bring awareness to the growing number of unnecessary C-sections. Many women are opted into a cesarean due to rigid hospital protocols and...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 22, 2016 | Childbirth
In May of 2010, I found myself climbing into a birthing tub and – just minutes later, climbing out a mother. The road that took me to our first homebirth was unmarked territory. But I knew what I wanted (candlelight, music, freedom to move at my own pace, my...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 22, 2016 | Childbirth
When parents are preparing their birth plan, one of the questions often asked is about the umbilical cord. “How soon after the baby is born is the cord cut?” Waiting a few minutes after delivery to cut the umbilical cord is best for your baby’s...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 22, 2016 | Childbirth
Many recent studies show that planned out-of-hospital births can be a safe option for low-risk mothers and, in some cases, may even be safer than hospital births. With so much technology available, how can this be true? Many hospital interventions have potential side...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 15, 2015 | Childbirth, Pregnancy Tips
So many of our first-time mommies come in overwhelmed with concerns and questions. Will it hurt? I’m scared of the unexpected. What should I be doing right now? First, take a deep breath! We want to answer all your questions but here are a few quick tips as you...
