by Kelly | Jul 25, 2019 | Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy in the summer can be downright miserable. Between sweat in places there has never been sweat before, chafing, and body parts taking on new shapes every week, dressing your pregnant body gets interesting. Finding summer clothing items that not only flatter,...
by Kelly | Feb 6, 2019 | Pregnancy Tips, SCV Birth Center
We hear about mindfulness all the time. Enough to know by now, that in theory at least, mindfulness is a good thing and we need more of it in our lives. But putting it into practice can be a confusion experience. How do we know if we’re being mindful or not? How can...
by Kelly | Dec 27, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
In a standard model of care, it’s not uncommon for practitioners to advise pregnant women to avoid drinking herbal tea. But the truth is, most herbs are safe for consumption during pregnancy. Most providers simply aren’t trained in herbs and can’t properly advise...
by Kelly | Nov 6, 2018 | Postpartum, Pregnancy Tips, SCV Birth Center, Uncategorized
In many hospitals, cutting the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born (known as ICC or immediate cord clamping) is still a fairly common procedure. But decades of research has proved that delayed cord clamping — waiting at least 60 seconds, or until the cord stops...
by Kelly | Oct 29, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
Being pregnant is tough enough on your body. But being sick while you’re pregnant really takes a toll. Whether you realize it or not, your pregnant body is already doing so much every single day to nurture your growing baby, which is why trying to fight off a cold can...
by SCV Birth Center | Apr 27, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips
Some women go into their child’s birth feeling calm, cool and collected. They simply trust in their body’s innate ability to grow and deliver a baby. But others, no matter how hard they try, have a harder time calming their nerves. It’s understandable...
