by Kelly | Mar 6, 2019 | Postpartum
Social media is filled with images that are supposed to show us what pregnancy, birth, and motherhood really look like. But often times, what we absorb constantly on the internet is a far-cry from reality, especially when it comes to any of those aforementioned...
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 | Sep 17, 2018 | Childbirth
4 Birthing positions better than on your back In the U.S., women giving birth on their backs in a hospital bed is not uncommon. Most mothers spend hours laboring on their backs, usually strapped to uncomfortable monitors and IVs or other medications they may be...
by SCV Birth Center | Jun 14, 2018 | Childbirth
In recent years, there’s been a growing wave of women discovering the amazing impact a birth doula can have on labor and delivery. But if you don’t know what a doula is or does, let’s start with the basics. A doula is a trained professional, hired to support and...
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...
