by SCV Birth Center | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
When we think about labor progress, we usually fixate on one number: Dilation. We want to know, “How many centimeters am I?” We imagine the cervix opening like a door. While dilation is important, it is only a symptom of a much larger issue. The real...
by Kelly | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you ask most people to define “informed consent,” they will likely picture a clipboard. They imagine a busy hospital room, a nurse handing them a stack of papers filled with tiny font, and a quick instruction to “sign here” before a...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Healthy Black Women Are Pushed Toward C-Sections (And How We Fight Back) It is a statistic that should stop us in our tracks. A newly released study revealed a startling reality about birth in America. Healthy Black women with low-risk pregnancies are 20% more...
by Kelly | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
These days, there are more baby carriers out there than you can count. While it’s great to have options, having so many to pick from can make things totally overwhelming. Seasoned parents tend to find a carrier (or a few) that they love and cling to it. And it becomes...
by Kelly | May 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your first Mother’s Day is a day you’ll likely treasure forever. Whether your baby is six-weeks-old or six-months-old, you’re still a relatively new mom, and like the saying goes, it goes too fast. This year, you’re celebrating so much from growing and birthing a...
by Kelly | Dec 5, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Uncategorized
For most families, the holidays are a joyous time of year. Especially when there is a new baby in the mix, coming together with loved ones who may be meeting your child for the first time is exciting and likely, a tad emotional. But the holiday season for families...
