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. 

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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.

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. 

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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?