by SCV Birth Center | Aug 18, 2016 | Childbirth, Pregnancy Tips, SCV Birth Center
The relationship you build with your licensed midwife is like one you’ve never had before. Throughout your maternity care, this relationship quickly turns from a business relationship to a friendship. Your midwife becomes a part of your natural childbirth instead of...
by SCV Birth Center | Aug 11, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
Pregnancy is a time of change, in and around your body. Your body is carrying extra weight which is often felt most in your back and shoulders. With these changes sometimes you encounter aches and pains that can be relieved through chiropractic care. Chiropractic...
by SCV Birth Center | Aug 4, 2016 | Childbirth, Pregnancy Tips
“Dear Birthing Team, I have chosen you specifically to be part of my birthing team. I value you as a person and I know that you will support me throughout my pregnancy and while I am in labor. I have chosen to have a natural childbirth, which means you get the...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 30, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips
There are so many tools and birth planning resources that can help you create an informed birth plan, but the best tool you can use is your body. You are the only one that fully knows and understands what you and your baby need. A birth plan documents your birthing...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Many people will ask, what does natural childbirth mean and why should I even consider it? Well, we think you should ask a different question: Why NOT consider birthing your baby naturally? Natural childbirth is the original way of childbirth. It used to be mothers,...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 21, 2016 | Pregnancy Tips
The last trimester of pregnancy is vital in developing your baby’s senses and growing an everlasting bond between you and baby. Your baby not only starts to know the sound of your voice, but grows a strong bond with your taste and movements. Many studies have been...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 14, 2016 | SCV Birth Center
The relationship between a midwife and an expectant mother can make your birthing process a peaceful and empowering experience. This is why the licensed midwives at the SCV Birth Center strive to personally connect with each and every mother and family. You want the...
by SCV Birth Center | Jul 7, 2016 | Postpartum
Throughout your pregnancy, your body experiences so many unexpected changes, and you’ll experience even more changes post-pregnancy. While each mommy has her own whirlwind of changes, there are some that are fairly common. Many of our birthing classes at the birth...
by SCV Birth Center | Jun 23, 2016 | Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
Summer has arrived, and with its arrival comes 110º plus weather and direct sun that feels even hotter. Pregnancy will naturally make your body temperature a little higher than normal, so this heat may become unbearable. With the SCV Birth Center serving both San...
by SCV Birth Center | Jun 16, 2016 | Childbirth
So, you’ve decided to have a natural childbirth – that’s great! Now in order to start your care, you have to decide who you want to provide your prenatal care, and also where you would like to bring your baby into this world. You have the options of hospital...
