by Kelly | Nov 1, 2018 | Postpartum, Wellness
Mothers-to-be are well-versed in the fact that labor is going to be uncomfortable. Which is why women often take time to invest in how to be ready themselves for delivery. Whether it’s reading books, talking to other mothers about their experiences, or taking...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 14, 2018 | Postpartum
During pregnancy, we spend a lot of time caring for our changing bodies. We try to practice eating well and exercising. We avoid alcohol and other known substances that may not be good for a gestating baby. We often spend time reading and planning for the birth, too....
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 11, 2018 | Postpartum, Wellness
There is so much information about how to “get your body back” post-birth. But here’s the truth: your body has changed since you became pregnant and delivered your baby in all kinds of ways. So perhaps the goal shouldn’t be to get your body back, but rather to get to...
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 | May 15, 2017 | Postpartum, Wellness
If you’re a new mom someone has likely mentioned something about “self-care” at some point between when your baby was crowning and the first few weeks of postpartum. That’s because becoming a parent is a lot like running a marathon and those who’ve done it before...
