Chatting with the Midwife
By Renee The Midwife
Chatting with the MidwifeAug 02, 2019
Let's talk about ultrasounds
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/
Lets talk about water birth
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?
Morning sickness or Hyperemesis graviarum? Here are some ideas for surviving those first few months of pregnancy.
Breast Milk ... are you making enough.
Breast Milk ... are you making enough, how to make more ... and other things you wake up worrying about ...
Holiday Stress Management
Join Renee for a chat about holiday stress management while pregnant.
Pregnancy and Holiday Season Stress
Join Renee as she talks about ways to combat stress while pregnant during the holiday season.
Chatting with Brittany about her in hospital birth experience with a midwife
We are happy to welcome Brittany to #midwifemonday to chat about birth options with Renee.
Morning Sickness cures with special guest Chavah Meira BenZion
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/
Should you consider a Birth Photographer?
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.
Your Birth Education Options
Tune in and hear about the various options available for birth education.
Worries, Concerns, Fears.
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.
Self Advocacy and Due Dates
Learn more about the SCV Birth Center at https://scvbirthcenter.com
Let's chatbot about Due Dates and self advocacy
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?
Episiotomies, tearing OH MY! Can this be avoided?
Talking lip and tongue ties with Dr. Tracy Tran
Today we are joined by Dr. Tracy Tran who is a pediatric dentist.
We will be talking lip and tongue ties.
My trip to Haiti with MomaBaby Haiti
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/
Dilation during pregnancy - What is really going on
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
Newborn sleeping myths
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/
Prenatal testing
Find out what all the test and ultrasounds are fun and if you must have them or if they are a choice.
The Second Baby Experience
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?
What is safe to take when sick or have allergies while pregnant or breastfeeding
Join us for #midwifeminute today to find out what is safe to take when 😷 and pregnant.
Intro To Dr Strider
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
Working out while pregnant. What's safe? How can it help with your pregnancy and labor?
Birthing after 35
Having babies over the age of 35.
comforting Newborns
The 5 S for comforting newborns.
First 2 weeks
Let's chat about the first 2 weeks of life, postpartum.
👶🏼what's normal
👶🏼what's NOT normal
Gentle Cesarean Birth
Cesareans happen, so how do we make it the best possible birth?
How to Handle Holiday Stress and Pressure
Dealing with the stresses and pressures of the holidays with a newborn or while pregnant.
Nutrition, lactation and a new service!
Dad's and Postpartum
When Plans Change
Mindfulness
Perinatal Mood Disorders & the Holidays
We will also be talking about
💖perinatal mood disorders.
💖Self care
Let's talk about loooooooong labors🤰
Breast Cancer Detection, Awareness & Myth Busting
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.
How to Increase Your Milk Supply
Breastfeeding and Cavities in babies
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
C-Sections in the USA
Resources:
Natural MD Radio: Meet The OB Speaking Out on the US Cesarean Section Rate: avivaromm.com/dr-neel-shah/
Our Midwife Monday about Induction: www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/2082698518414504/
Understanding Jaundice in Newborns - What is normal
Join Midwife Renee Sicignano of the SCV Birth Center in Santa Clarita, CA for her information videos helping parents navigate preconception, pregnancy and beyond.
Morning Sickness
What to do when you have to go back to work
Resources:
Feeding baby in the first 2 weeks: www.facebook.com/scvbirthcenter/videos/2112059365478419/
Our Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/SCVBirthFriends
EDD: www.edd.ca.gov/
Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA: www.nancymohrbacher.com/