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...
by SCV Birth Center | Jan 15, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips
Flip open any book on giving birth and you might instantly feel bombarded with all of the things you should be doing to prepare. Eat healthy and never cheat, exercise daily, take this class, and that one. While none are bad ideas, the truth is, preparing for birth is...
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...
