by SCV Birth Center | Nov 3, 2016 | Parenting Tips
While we are based in Southern California where we don’t usually have to worry about below zero temperatures, there are still plenty of days you have to worry about keeping your baby warm. Winter is often the time of cold weather, germy interactions, and constantly...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 27, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips
“When a child loses their parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 20, 2016 | Childbirth
Many women don’t even realize that vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)s are an option for them. Even after traumatizing hospital experiences and difficult previous births, many women qualify for a VBAC. You may have had a scheduled cesarean or you may have been...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 13, 2016 | SCV Birth Center
Whether you are pregnant with your first or your fifth baby, you are probably going to take part in birthing classes before your birth. Because each pregnancy is different, it’s important to be part of a community that can help you through your unique journey. Taking...
by SCV Birth Center | Oct 6, 2016 | Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips
Society’s standards for women, as we all know, are always fluctuating and usually need major adjusting. The messaging you hear from social media, celebrities, and magazines is usually very supportive through your pregnancy but once you give birth you are expected to...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 29, 2016 | Childbirth, Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips
So you’ve heard of natural childbirth and are concerned about the pain. Reasonably enough, most women are. The scenes from the movies with a woman yelling “Give me the drugs,” are enough to make any women think labor is not a natural process. On the contrary, women...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 22, 2016 | Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial decisions you can make for your baby, but it can also be a major headache. Is there going to be a place for me to feed my baby? My baby isn’t getting a good latch. Am I producing enough milk? Am I leaking? The list of...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 8, 2016 | Wellness
Nesting – if you’re pregnant you have probably heard the term, along with “eating for two” or “strange cravings.” There’s no science behind when nesting will hit, or even if you will experience nesting. Each pregnancy is different and each mom will have her own...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 1, 2016 | Childbirth
Choosing between having your natural childbirth at a birth center or at home is a big decision. The idea of a home birth may stress you out more than anything, or you may be excited at the thought of being able to birth from the comfort of your home. Either way, home...
by SCV Birth Center | Aug 25, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips
Postpartum care is just as important as the care and decisions you make when you are pregnant. Postpartum, however, mommies tend to find their direction, strength, and encouragement through community. Of course your licensed midwives will continue to be part of your...
