by SCV Birth Center | Dec 15, 2017 | Childbirth
Did you know that you can eat before and during labor? Of course, everyone is different so make sure to consult your licensed midwife before stuffing the birth bag full of snacks. One of the biggest misconceptions about birth is that your diet for the duration of...
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”...
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...
