by SCV Birth Center | Dec 15, 2017 | Childbirth
Did you know that you can eat before and during labor? Of course, everyone is different so make sure to consult your licensed midwife before stuffing the birth bag full of snacks. One of the biggest misconceptions about birth is that your diet for the duration of...
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 | Oct 2, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy Tips
There is a ton of cultural misinformation about breastfeeding while pregnant. Which is probably why, the biggest question we get asked, here at SCV is, “is it safe?” A lot of times, when women are receiving the medical care model, the rule of thumb is “wean the baby”...
by SCV Birth Center | Sep 25, 2017 | Parenting Tips
By the time our babies arrive, we’ve learned (through experience) just about everything there is to know about each of the three trimesters. The first one can feel draining and is often plagued with nausea and vomiting. During the second, women often feel like they’ve...
