by SCV Birth Center | Feb 22, 2016 | Childbirth
Many recent studies show that planned out-of-hospital births can be a safe option for low-risk mothers and, in some cases, may even be safer than hospital births. With so much technology available, how can this be true? Many hospital interventions have potential side...
by Kelly | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have just discovered you are pregnant while still nursing your older child, you likely have a million questions. One of the most common pieces of advice from the traditional medical model is to wean the baby immediately. However, at the Santa Clarita Birth...
by Kelly | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Childbirth is a monumental physical event. While we spend months preparing prenatally by focusing on nutrition, hydration, and techniques to protect the perineum (the band of muscle between the vagina and the anus), the conversation often stops once the baby arrives....
by Kelly | May 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
At SCV Birth Center, we are passionate about body literacy. We believe that understanding why your body is changing is key to navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence. In a recent Midwife Monday, we sat down to discuss the specific medical and holistic...
by Kelly | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Menopause is a landmark transition in a woman’s life, yet it is frequently met with silence, confusion, or the sweeping generalization that the resulting discomfort is “just a normal part of aging.” While menopause is indeed a normal physiological process,...
