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...
by Kelly | Nov 26, 2018 | SCV Birth Center, Uncategorized
The 5 Best books to prepare for an empowered birth There are plenty of quality books on the market about parenting and birthing. But what about the process of giving birth in a more natural environment? Few titles actually strike a balance between informative...
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 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 | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week’s guest blogger is a friend of the SCV Birth Center and mommy to the precious, Cataleya. Rai recollects on her emotional experience here at the Birth Center, and her continued friendship with our midwives. I kind of understood what a birth center was,...
