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 12, 2018 | Parenting Tips, Postpartum
This week on Midwife Monday, Renee welcomed special guest Lorena Aynalem, who is a licensed clinical social worker in the Santa Clarita Valley. Lorena and Renee discussed Perinatal Mood Disorders, managing expectations and stress during the holidays as well as the...
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 Kelly | Nov 1, 2018 | Postpartum, Wellness
Mothers-to-be are well-versed in the fact that labor is going to be uncomfortable. Which is why women often take time to invest in how to be ready themselves for delivery. Whether it’s reading books, talking to other mothers about their experiences, or taking...
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 14, 2018 | Postpartum
During pregnancy, we spend a lot of time caring for our changing bodies. We try to practice eating well and exercising. We avoid alcohol and other known substances that may not be good for a gestating baby. We often spend time reading and planning for the birth, too....
by SCV Birth Center | Feb 11, 2018 | Postpartum, Wellness
There is so much information about how to “get your body back” post-birth. But here’s the truth: your body has changed since you became pregnant and delivered your baby in all kinds of ways. So perhaps the goal shouldn’t be to get your body back, but rather to get to...
