Chatting with the Midwife

Let's talk about ultrasounds ... when, why and what to do with the information. Watch the full Facebook live at https://business.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/154059362680345/

Let's talk about water birth. How do babies breathe if they’re born in the water??? Good question ... Watch the full Facebook live (with Renee in the birth tub) at https://business.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/511002196196276/

Morning sickness or Hyperemesis graviarum? Here are some ideas for surviving those first few months of pregnancy.

Breast Milk ... are you making enough, how to make more ... and other things you wake up worrying about ...

Join Renee for a chat about holiday stress management while pregnant.

Join Renee as she talks about ways to combat stress while pregnant during the holiday season.

We are happy to welcome Brittany to #midwifemonday to chat about birth options with Renee.

Let's welcome midwife Chavah Meira BenZion for #midwifemonday as she talks about morning sickness. Learn more about the SCV Birth Center at https://scvbirthcenter.com/

Join Renee and special guest Veronica Collman, birth photographer, to learn more about what is included and if it is right for your birth experience.

Tune in and hear about the various options available for birth education.

Join Midwife Renee from the SCV Birth Center as she discusses the fears and concerns that mothers have in the first couple of months of pregnancy. **WARNING: Discussing the topic of miscarriage in this episode, which can be upsetting for some listeners.

Learn more about the SCV Birth Center at https://scvbirthcenter.com

In today's episode Renee the Midwife talks about due dates. How are they calculated and what does the evidence show is safe in terms of going past your due date. Also we dive a bit into the importance of self advocacy and how you can approach a provider with concerns.

Episiotomies, tearing OH MY! Can this be avoided?

Today we are joined by Dr. Tracy Tran who is a pediatric dentist. We will be talking lip and tongue ties.

Come hear the story of Renee the Midwife's trip to Haiti as she is called to help use her Midwife skills to help those in need. Learn more about MamaBaby Haiti at https://mamababyhaiti.org/

Welcome to the new format of the SCV Birth Center's podcast "Chatting with the Midwife". This week Renee is chatting about dilation during pre-labor and active labor. We talk about the dilation chart photo that went viral and we discuss the birth experience. Want to learn more about SCV Birth Center and Renee the Midwife? Check out us at SCVBirthCenter.com, Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter, check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/scvbirth/ and send us messages for topic ideas and your questions to m.me/scvbirthcenter

Check in with Renee the Midwife as we talk about the myths surrounding newborn sleep. Learn more about the SCV Birth Center at https://scvbirthcenter.com/

Find out what all the test and ultrasounds are fun and if you must have them or if they are a choice.

Today Renee is joined by expecting mother Alysa (and her adorable son) to talk about the experience of expecting a second child. What was your experience like? What tips would you give to expectant mothers?

Join us for #midwifeminute today to find out what is safe to take when

Welcome to Midwife Monday. Today we will be introducing Dr. Strider our new naturopath and talking about the vaccine workshop coming up.

Working out while pregnant. What's safe? How can it help with your pregnancy and labor?

Having babies over the age of 35.

The 5 S for comforting newborns.

Let's chat about the first 2 weeks of life, postpartum.

Cesareans happen, so how do we make it the best possible birth?

Dealing with the stresses and pressures of the holidays with a newborn or while pregnant.

Today Renee is joined by Tiffany Durque as they talk about nutrition for infants and mothers as well as breastfeeding. We are also excited to tell you about our latest services for new moms! Visit our website to learn more about our new virtual lactation support! https://www.scvbirthcenter.com

Dads and postpartum depression

Today we are going to talk about when birth plans don't go as planned. Birth story of Shelby Disu & Elijah

Today on #MidwifeMonday we are talking about ways to practice mindfulness and it's importance. Featuring special guest Lorena Aynalem, LCSW

The holidays are upon us so it's time to talk about managing pregnancy and family. Join us with special guest, licensed clinical social worker, Lorena Aynalem, LCSW as we talk about managing family, friends and our mental health. We will also be talking about

What causes long labors and when should you worry...Renee breaks it down.

Today Renee and the SCV Birth Center are excited to welcome to this week's #MidwifeMonday our own Angie Morgenstern and her sister in law, Mara Shay, RN who is a Cancer Nurse Navigator at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating. One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Join us this week for Midwife Monday where Mara will explain the most up to date cancer prevention strategies, including when you should start getting mammograms.

Renee discusses ways breastfeeding moms can increase their milk supply.

Does breastfeeding cause cavities in your baby?

Let's talk about pregnancy and weight gain.

1 in 3 births end c-section in the United States. Why are these rates so high and how can we bring them down? Resources: Natural MD Radio: Meet The OB Speaking Out on the US Cesarean Section Rate: https://avivaromm.com/dr-neel-shah/ Our Midwife Monday about Induction: https://www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/2082698518414504/

Today Renee will discuss Jaundice in newborns. What is normal, why do over 80% of babies get jaundice and how is it best treated. Join Midwife Renee Sicignano of the SCV Birth Center in Santa Clarita, CA for her information videos helping parents navigate preconception, pregnancy and beyond.

Today Renee the Midwife with the SCV Birth Center will be talking about morning sickness. How to avoid it and when to see your provider if it gets serious.

You have to go back to work at 6 weeks and you are a breastfeeding mom...what now? Plus all the other rights you have as a new parent. Resources: Feeding baby in the first 2 weeks: https://www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/2112059365478419/ Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCVBirthFriends EDD: http://www.edd.ca.gov/ Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA: http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/

You do not have to be perfect and you do not have to be the perfect mom! Join Renee as she talks with mom Rachel about balancing being a mother of 4 young children with a 5th on the way. Tune in and let's talk about #momlife

Let's talk about lip and tongue tie and breastfeeding babies.

Labor comfort measures with doula Rachel Myers of the The Birth Co-op

Join Renee the Midwife of SCV Birth Center in Santa Clarita as she talks about breastfeeding your baby in the first 24 hours, 48 hours and up to 2 weeks. Learn about how big your newborn's stomach is, how much they can eat, why they are crying so much and more! Share this episode with a new or expecting mom in your life!

Join Renee as she talks with Birth Fit Coach Nikki Herrera about fitness prebaby, through pregnancy and beyond.

In this episode Renee the midwife talks about going past 40 weeks and the dreaded discussion of being induced. What is evidence based and what do you need to know to make an informed decision.

In this episode Renee talks to mom Ashley about her experiences having first a breeched baby out of hospital and then later a vertex (head down) baby out of hospital.

In this episode, Renee talks about how you can tell if your water is breaking. Tune into our Facebook page to watch the on-camera demo she did. https://www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/2040990239251999/

In this episode Renee talks about the signs of labor and when to know it is really happening.