by Kelly | Oct 29, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips, Wellness
Being pregnant is tough enough on your body. But being sick while you’re pregnant really takes a toll. Whether you realize it or not, your pregnant body is already doing so much every single day to nurture your growing baby, which is why trying to fight off a cold can...
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...
by SCV Birth Center | Jan 15, 2018 | Pregnancy Tips
Flip open any book on giving birth and you might instantly feel bombarded with all of the things you should be doing to prepare. Eat healthy and never cheat, exercise daily, take this class, and that one. While none are bad ideas, the truth is, preparing for birth is...
by SCV Birth Center | Dec 14, 2017 | Pregnancy Tips
Year-round, we hear the question “how do I talk to my friends and family about my out of hospital birth?” But the truth is, this question really ramps up around the holidays. While the holidays certainly bring lots of love and joy, they can also bring a bit of added...
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”...