I gave birth at SCV birth center in November 2025, and it was the most perfect, incredible experience of my life. I came across this birth center very unexpectedly, and I truly believe God wanted me to be in the care of Jordan and Stephanie. During my first pregnancy, we took a class at Pure Birth near the end of my pregnancy and loved everything we learned--especially the importance of avoiding an epidural for both the mother and the baby. However, at the time, I didn't feel ready to have an unmedicated birth, so we chose a hospital birth for our first daughter. When I found out I was pregnant with our second, I knew deep down that I wanted the least amount of intervention possible--for both myself and my baby. I called what I thought was Pure Birth, and to my surprise, it was SCV birth center. Trusting that God always knows best, I followed that path, and I can honestly say He did not disappoint like always The center itself is smaller, which immediately made me feel safe, confident, and truly at home. Stephanie and Jordan are incredibly kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. They take the time to truly listen, to reassure you whenever needed, and to explain everything with such clarity and care. Every appointment felt easy, personal, and completely stress-free. The birth itself was absolutely perfect--I could honestly write an entirely separate review just about that experience alone. I cannot thank these two women enough for everything they did for me and my family. I wholeheartedly recommend SCV birth center to anyone seeking an unmedicated, empowering, and deeply supported birth experience. read more

If you are looking for the best birthing experience of your life, stop you have found your place. My daughter is now 6 months and I credit Renee, Andrea & our bonus midwife... for making my experience seamless and beautiful. I have soooooo much to say! For starters, you have a concierge health experience. Every appointment was met with intention yet an openness to answer any thing your heart desires. When you find women in birth work that are aligned with their life purpose you find an amazing environment. Renee and Andrea take the time to educate you! They allow you to make informed decisions without judgement or coercion. They even helped me find a birthing class and helped us find a fitting pediatrician. I plan on having more kids and I can't imagine giving birth any where else. One of my favorite memories, after delivering my daughter you come back for an appointment close to your 1 week mark. Ours happened to be day 4. They taught me how to sideline breastfeed. What a game changer!!! As a first time mom, I was incredibly grateful for the guidance. They actually took me to one of the delivery rooms and allowed me to nurse and practice in real time so I could ask questions. I know so many women who quit breastfeeding because no one took the time to give them the basics, encourage them or just let them understand that there would be moments it hurts but to hang in there. If you are debating on where to start your prenatal care, you are already in the right place, make the call! Trust me, one of the best decisions of my life! -Latoya Lyn & Baby Violet read more

This review is 2 years overdue, but better late than never! My experience with SCV Birth Center is etched in my memory as one of the fondest periods of my life, from the pre natal care I received all the way through the beautiful birth of my son. I have never felt so cared and looked out for both physically and mentally. I often referred to them as my pregnancy cheerleaders! I came to them full of uncertainty and anxiety, and the more time I spent with them, the more empowered I felt. I learned so much about myself through them, lessons that I will carry with me forever. Honestly can't thank them enough for all the care, accountability, and laughter they gave me. We are trying for our second right now, and if we did not move to a new state, I would use them again without question. Truly can't recommend them enough! read more

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I had an amazing experience at SCV Birthing Center! I was pregnant with my fourth child and it was my first time having a baby naturally and outside of a hospital. My midwives were excellent! They were all very attentive, patient and kind. I always left my appointments feeling cared for and I knew my midwives were very knowledgeable. My worries and concerns were always put at ease during my visits. I would recommend Renee and her midwives a 10 out of 10 and if I became pregnant again I would definitely love to be there client again. read more

Had the honor and privilege of giving birth to both of my babies here. In the care of such incredible women. A privilege, to be handled with so much care, to be treated as a friend and not a client, to be encouraged to trust your body and all of its God given capabilities, to be championed, held and heard through the early days of postpartum, to be able to grab the phone and have your midwife - aka your lifeline - answer right away, to be hugged and greeted with warmth at each visit, to feel safe, a privilege. Being able to say I gave birth at SCV Birth Center twice, an honor. read more

SCV Birth Center - Holding my girl during our PP visit. Holding me emotionally too. We love you so much. - Midwives Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Where to start? Their front desk person, Angie, fed me some rubbish about their exclusiveness when she booked my consult. Then, my husband couldn't make my consult, but they present the image that they care about humans, interrupt what you're saying a lot, then when you ask for clarification on the finances, they send a template email, wouldn't allow me to follow up with him before we sign off on spending $8k+. They're hungry for money, full of crap, presenting a faux image, running a business essentially, and if these are their ethics at this stage, what are their ethics at the point when a mother is birthing a human? Don't bother :) Edit to add: I was genuinely keen to hire them and employ their services... Until they ghosted me after a question, canceled my appointment without a word, and clearly presented themselves as fundamentally unreliable and unethical. read more

Just had my second baby at the birth center with Renee. The facility is beautiful and provided exactly the peaceful, quiet environment I needed to help me calm my fears and bring my baby into the world. Renee is absolutely wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a more supportive person to be there for me throughout my pregnancy and labor. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I looked forward to every prenatal appointment with Renee like it was a chance to catch up with a friend, and I am going to be genuinely sad when I finish seeing her for postpartum care in a few weeks. If you are even considering an out-of-hospital birth, the SCV Birth Center should absolutely be your first call. read more

They're a wealth of knowledge and resources. The vast experience of years and years of doing this is complemented by the large number of connections they have for any additional needs beyond their expertises. They are well rounded in their practice and they truly care for moms and their babies. They are great facilitators and advocates for natural birthing, empowering women of all backgrounds, races and cultures. They've lived and seen many things, and as a result it feels that they can tell so much about you and see right through you. They're frank with their advice. Out of hospital birthing isn't something everyone wants or can do, but the best way to make this work is to be honest with them when they ask questions and be receptive when they speak. That's a rule for any provider really, it's the only way they can truly care for you and they will do it very well. Renee and her team are just a wonderful blessing to every family they've assisted welcoming their little ones into this world; us included. Her experience and dedicated care, nurtured all of my three births from beginning to end. We always felt in good hands, where the wisdom of experience and the love for natural birthing collided to make the most wonderful of a woman's life's event be even more special. Not only do they educate mom, but dad as well, assisting him to be the best support he can be for his wife. Everyone loves the "at home" birth experience, but I just never wanted to deal with the cleaning aftermath, even if I wasn't doing it -for obvious reason- my mind would simply go there and I didn't want to, so I opted for going to their facilities and I felt beyond comfortable; so did my husband. I went through back labor with my first baby and she took her time to get in position but while we were waiting for her arrival I always felt in good caring hands. The other two births were easier as far as length of time but not less special. Two of my 3 children were born under water and honestly, it was so comfortable and natural! Being over 35 with my last, the so-calledchallenges of age and such aren't things that even face them as a problem. They cared for me, even in the midst of my anxious thoughts and emotions. I always felt in comfortable trusting them. I love that all three of my babies share this one commonality as they made their grand entrance into this world. We will always be thankful for Renee, and her staff. read more

A friend of mine raved about this birth center so when I was pregnant, I decided to check them out along with two other midwives I was interested in meeting. I didn't end up seeing the other 2 midwives because I fell in love with the midwives at SCV Birth Center. (Renee & Chava) This was my second home birth. I knew even more what I did and didn't want. They were SO accommodating to all my wishes and so incredibly respectful. I had a really smooth pregnancy and labor went REALLY well. I felt like I had such support as a woman to do what my body needed to do with the guidance of two incredibly experienced and professional midwives. I cannot thank them or recommend them enough. It was such a wonderful experience. I truly feel like I left this experience with 2 new friends. read more

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Unfortunately, I was never able to have my baby with Renee and Chavah at the birth center and I will forever regret not getting that experience with them. The reason being was because my son was premature due to unforeseen circumstances. Let me make it clear that it had nothing to do with their care whatsoever. They were hands down the most amazing with my care and support during and after my pregnancy. I cannot recommend them enough and wish that I still lived in the area to go through my next pregnancy with them. Angie was always a pleasure to speak with and loved the atmosphere with them all, such a feeling of peace and safety for me and my baby. I would move them all to me if I could! read more

I walked into child bearing very afraid. But then I met Renee and her team. My first pregnancy was during all of the craziness of 2020. After going to a few Kaiser appointments, Renee was beyond refreshing. We were able to TALK about all of the things. Our appointments weren't rushed. I felt thoroughly cared for. After birth Renee counseled me through many breastfeeding challenges as well. When my husband and I talked about having another baby, there was no doubt that we wanted Renee and SCV birth center to be fully involved this time around as well. Again, I felt supported during my pregnancy, delivery, and after baby was born. The Birth Center is clean and peaceful. The staff is absolutely amazing. I imagine that in the past birthing involved more community, and that's what my experiences at the the SCV Birth Center has been. read more

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I don't even know where to start! SCV Birth Center has allowed me to have the best birth experience I could have ever imagined. From my first call to set up a consult, Angie was so nice and pleasant to speak to. She set me up with Renee for a meeting at the center. Renee was so thorough and eager to answer all of my questions. Once I decided SVC Birth Center was the right fit for me and what I wanted for my birth experience, I continued to see Renee for my prenatal care. I looked forward to each appointment as I felt truly cared for. During my birth Renee was the best midwife and support person. She was professional and caring every step of the way. Now after receiving my postpartum care and newborn visits, I find myself missing this place. Everyone at SCV birth center has made me feel so welcome. I truly feel like they are an extension to my family. Thank you Renee, Julia, Angie, Tara! You all are the best! read more

Five stars all around! Renee and Andrea are incredibly amazing midwives. They are both extremely knowledgeable and made me feel really comfortable throughout my process. I felt encouraged and supported during my entire time with them. Choosing the birth center was the best decision and I highly recommend birthing here. They provided me above and beyond care during pregnancy and after as well which is unbeatable!!! This was my first pregnancy and they made me feel empowered, comfortable, and confident to know what's best for me and my baby! I would choose to birth here over and over again!!!! read more

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Renee and her team are the best. The level of care that you'll receive from them are unparalleled. We just had our second baby with Renee and just as the first, it was a wonderful experience. We drove from Agoura Hills but I'd drive from Texas if we had to , haha! They are responsible, give great advice, and support you in having your baby the way that you want to. You won't find this kind of care in a hospital. read more

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Absolutely recommend the midwives and this birth center. I had the best experience here under the care of Renee and Hava. I delivered my first baby there in 2020. I really appreciated that they listened to me about my body, I didn't feel like they were rushing me during any of the prenatal appointments or actual delivery and they always answered all my questions without taking down to you the way Dr at the hospitals typically do.. When I was struggling with breastfeeding the first week or so they offered a lot of support. Honestly I never thought I would give birth outside of a hospital (first in my family to do so) but definitely the best birth experience I could have asked for and I highly recommend. read more

If you want to have the best experience with your wife being pregnant then go here. All questions are answered. They are well prepared for every experience your wife may have. Very kind and I appreciate everyone on Renee's team! Renee is the literal best human for being a midwife. read more

Renee is an incredibly talented and experienced midwife and a wealth of knowledge! Her birth center is a beautiful, tranquil space, and nationally accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC), but when I had my third baby, I knew I wanted to have a home birth. I felt incredibly held, safe and supported throughout my prenatal care and during the birth of my baby. I actually felt better and healed faster after Renee's care than I had with my 2 previous birth experiences. I highly recommend her, Renee and her team are outstanding! read more

In the past I have had many medical problems that have landed me in the hospital. When I got pregnant the last place I wanted to deliver was in a bright room with strangers. I brought my whole family to our consultation and by the time we left my mother and mother in law were both feeling comfortable about me delivering at the birth center. (Even though it really wasn't their decision to make, it's nice to have family that support you) Their team is amazing. Every appointment felt like a family visit. Julia leads an amazing birthing class. When it was time for me to deliver we let my body to the work and pretty soon I had my baby boy. Truthfully a day I will cherish and remember forever. I'm very thankful to have had Renee, Andrea, Julia and Maggie along my pregnancy journey. I can't wait to get pregnant again because the next baby, we're having at home! read more

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Awful! What a waste of $200. You don't really get to learn anything (new) that you have not already read from a book or the internet. This Allison Bravo (yep, that's her name) has the worst attitude and customer service skills ever. She is not friendly at all, it's hard to like her from the very beginning. She doesn't interact with the clients and is very dry. The worst thing is her lack of professionalism when it comes to responding to emails and/or text messages. I will be posting pictures of unanswered emails and text messages soon. This business heavily advertises and includes this text in their confirmation email: "All of my couples receive 24 hour access to me through email/phone/text, including your labor." The other couples who were in the same class with us were as frustrated as we are. There was even one couple who is about to give birth very soon but did nor hear back from Allison on time. I have text messages to prove this too. Good luck in getting this Allison chick to respond to you. I'm sure that those with great experiences who wrote these outstanding reviews did not have Allison as their instructor. So just make sure that if you are signing up that you don't get this person as you'll definitely regret it. read more

I had both of my babies with Renee and her team and I couldn't ask for a more incredible birth experience. From every single one of my prenatal visits to the birth center birth of my first and the at home water birth of my second, this team wasn't just there to catch my babies. They were family. As a vegan, I was worried that I would be told I had to change my routine because I had never had babies before but! To my surprise, I was supported from start to finish, often being told that I was extremely healthy and doing everything right. What an absolute gift the Santa Clarita Birth Center was for me and my family. I am indebted to Renee forever for helping bring my babies into this world with love, compassion, care and insight that I know I would not have received elsewhere. You only get ONE chance to birth your baby. This is the place where and these are the people who you want to build that lifelong memory with. I did it twice and would do it again a thousand times over, every time! Thank you all so so much!!!!! read more

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We cannot say enough about the fantastic experience that we had at the SCV Birthing Center. It was truly wonderful from start to finish. We were so well cared for and had so much support from the staff. It was a professional yet comfortable and a home like environment. We highly recommend them! They are superstars as far as we are concerned. read more

I can't say enough about the SCV, birth center!!!! My husband and I love them and what they do so much. Their whole team is remarkable, but Renee, the owner, and head Midwife, and Angie are absolutely extraordinary. As a first time mother in 2020 I was a bit nervous and slightly overwhelmed when it came to birth. I wanted to make wise choices for my recovery during and afterwards but then also for my baby to be safe. Renee is so knowledgeable And is incredibly gifted. To have her help not only with my daughter in 2020 (and also navigating breastfeeding) and then with my second in 2022 was such a gift. She gives you such peace and fills you with hard facts that reassure you about giving birth at home or at a birth center or whatever place is best for you and baby. Her love for families and children is so evident and gives you such peace when you have the incredible gift and responsibility of bringing life into this world. The care that you receive there is so different than at the hospital, I did go to the hospital for care halfway in my pregnancy with my first, and then the rest at the birth center. The difference was obvious. It was just so much more relational at the birth center And I felt really cared for rather than just checked off the list. Even when you give birth and after the six weeks postpartum checkup, they still let you know that you can ask them questions or just come in and say hi. Going through the SCV Birth center you don't just get to have amazing care during the delivery of your child, but you get long lasting relationships that are so beautiful and that bring so much joy to one's life, WE LOVE THE SCV BIRTH CENTER read more

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These are the most incredible midwives. The level of service and care they provide is immeasurable. I gave birth to my first baby at the center two weeks ago and I will never forget the experience. I left feeling empowered as a woman and ready for motherhood. Everyone at this center is amazing! I will never forget you guys. Thanks again Rene, Micaela and Meredith! read more

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SCV Birth Center is by far, the absolute best place to carry out your pregnancy journey and deliver your baby. When I first told my partner I wanted to deliver out of a hospital and in a birth center or at home, he thought I was crazy. So did many family members and friends. No drugs? To this day people still question why I'd choose to do it that way, but with lots of education, I wouldn't do it any other way. I was a student nurse throughout my entire pregnancy, graduated with my RN right before my baby came, and after all my time spent in the hospital providing care, I knew I did not want to deliver my child in a hospital unless necessary. The hospital experience can be so rushed, hectic, and stressful. With SCV Birth center, it was the complete opposite. It's very common to think of a hospital as the absolute best place to deliver a baby, and in some cases, it most certainly is. But with a great deal of education, encouragement, and support, my partner and I both felt that we made the best choice for our family. Every visit was an hour long and so much time was spent truly building a relationship with all of the midwives at the birth center. They watched carefully for any signs of complications or risks that would require a hospital delivery. Renee, Andrea, and Maggie were all truly amazing and when it was time for our son to come, I truly felt we were in the absolute best place to bring him into this world. The environment was calm and loving, full of laughter and endorphins. The rooms for delivery are clean with dim lighting. It almost feels like your at a hotel or spa. In the moments I was in the most pain wondering if I could actually birth my child naturally, I was reassured and encouraged. It was beautiful and I look forward to our next baby being born with SCV birth center. read more

I am on my 4th baby and this is my first experience with a midwife vs. an OBGYN. I was so nervous about finding the right match for myself & my baby and went back and forth for weeks before calling them. And now I can't believe I ever had babies any other way!! To say I'm happy with my care would be the Understatement of the century! The women at SCV birth center are so supportive of their clients and their families. I am blown away everytime by how much they truly care about me and my experience! I look forward to my appointments and I am so grateful to be going into this birth with such a sense of ease and support. It makes me want to go ahead have even more babies read more

If I could give this place 10 stars... I would! This birth center has transformed my birthing experience. I've always been afraid of giving birth because of all the horror stories I hear, but my husband and I decided to start a family and we wanted to welcome our baby into this world in the most natural, healthiest way possible for both of us. I am so thankful for Renee and everything her team has done for our family. Renee is the most genuine, kind-hearted, caring, honest, loving midwife and she will go above and beyond for you. She is truly the best and she empowered me to tackle birth without fear and I can now say I had the most amazing birth experience! I did a water birth for my baby boy and everything was perfect. I enjoyed all my prenatal check ups with the midwives, they answered all my questions, listened to all my concerns, and I was able to do things the way I wanted to. I could honestly write a whole essay on this place but I think you get the picture. Much more comfortable environment than a hospital! More like a hotel room. I will definitely be back when my family grows and I would recommend this place to anyone looking to do a natural birth. read more

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I came here as a one time visit, with my Daughter and her boyfriend. As an older Father myself I must admit I had my reservations and preconceived notions. My review is solely based on my one visit and feedback / observations / discussions with my Daughter and her boyfriend. I come from the world, a more conservative time and era, where you prepped insurance and all logistics with a hospital for the big day. It was very nerve racking to wrap my head around a birthing center and the involved home-birth process that my Daughter had chosen. First let me start, that the Santa Clarita Birth Center itself from the inside does not match the outside and location. The inside is very elegantly and nicely decorated. Everything had a zen feeling. The staff member / mid-wife which spoke with my Daughter at her appointment appeared very nice, polite, encouraging, and informative. Time has passed, and my Daughter now has a wonderful Baby Boy and I am now a GrandFather. It was a learning experience for my Daughter, her Boyfriend, and the older family that cares for these two new parents. I do have some recommendations, from a one time new Grandparent point of view: 1) Maybe have an information packet available for older Grandparents, to help answer their questions, which may not be discussed at a one time appointment. 2) The center may already do this, but I honestly don't know, be sure to review and go over all insurance entitlements both public, private, and state funded options with all new parents. 3) The center may already do this, but I honestly don't know, maybe offer candid or private pictures. To note, the follow up does appear to be excellent as I have received feedback from my Daughter. The mid-wife and center appears to have done a great job in being there for my Daughter during labor (Per discussions with her). read more

Three babies (so far we will see) with the amazing midwives at the SCV Birth Center and can't say enough good things about them. The care, time, attention and support given to each client surpasses any OBs office by miles. You are in charge of your care- given evidence-based information and support for your decisions. You can tell that instead of just being another person in the waiting room they actually care so deeply about you. Honestly, instead of just being my chosen providers the SCV Birth center has become family. If you're even remotely curious about how empowering and loving your prenatal care, birth, and post-natal care can be, I 1000% recommended checking them out. read more

Years ago we found this birth center in Santa Clarita. Renee and the team are incredible. She has both the experience and the medical knowledge to understand the widest array or circumstances and the most unique personal needs for first time moms and for moms who want to have the most fulfilling and healthiest birth experience. For dads: this is the best option because you learn more about how to help your wife and baby before/during/and after birth than you thought was possible - far more than you can gather from reading a birth book or discover in a hospital setting. Your opinion and concerns for your family are highly valued and respected by everyone. Renee and Andrea are an amazing team - even if you live far away (like we do) or if you have not yet made this your birth center you should at least come in and see what it's all about so you make sure that you aren't missing out on the best care available. read more

Why is TEN stars not an option? When I first found Renee and the SCVBC, there were barely five reviews on Yelp and birth centers and midwives were a challenging find in Southern California. After our first introductory/"interview the midwife" appointment, I was sold. Renee's knowledge base, her experience, and her confidence in her craft put me at such ease about the care I would be receiving through my prenatal and postpartum time with her. My first pregnancy was a beautiful experience and each prenatal visit was at least an hour where my and my husband's questions and concerns were heard and addressed thoroughly and with confidence. My labor was quick and mostly at home and my delivery was all too fast, barely having made it through the doors of the birth center before baby appeared. Renee and Kat took the greatest care to ensure bonding time for me and baby in the warmed tub, waiting to do the newborn exam until we were bundled and cozy together back in bed. My husband was close by and invited to be as much or as little of a part of everything as he was comfortable with. The postpartum care was just as attentive, with a home visit and follow-up appointments through six weeks to address concerns and problems. Fast forward a year and I was thrilled to have Renee as a midwife for my second pregnancy. The prenatal care, the staff, and the facilities had continued to grow and even improve! I didn't think that was possible! It was clear that Renee and her fellow midwives were continuing to expand their knowledge and working towards constantly improving the birth center experience and information available surrounding midwifery care and natural childbirth. Another nine months of building upon our beautiful relationship with Renee and her staff and a home birth that couldn't have been more perfect. Renee, Kat, and Sarah each played a very special part ensuring the most respectful care and honoring of bonding time immediately after delivery. And here we are again. Baby number 3. Perhaps I just missed Renee and her team and needed an excuse to be in their company. Kat and Sarah have since moved on to their own practices (they are each AMAZING!!). And Renee has clearly risen to be a beacon of midwifery knowledge and experience. She is an amazing authority on the practice of natural care and birth and confidently shares her research, experiences, and knowledge with her mothers, fellow birth care workers, and most importantly - the medical community. She is incredibly professional and knowledgable and I am beyond thrilled to put my trust in her one more time for our last baby. Renee has created a beautiful and inviting space for prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. There are opportunities, events, and activities to meet like-minded moms and learn about "crunchy" issues in an open and non-hostile environment. I built my mommy village solely from my connections made through the birth center - friends, preschool information, medical care information... and on and on. The experience at SCVBC expands so far beyond the nine months and six weeks spent preparing for a new baby. Delivering with the SCV Birth Center will certainly add to your family - not just a new baby, but an Auntie Renee and Auntie Angie and of course our beloved Aunties Kat and Sarah and all the other "Aunties" that have a hand in caring for us along the way. read more

So, I was about to become a first time dad and I had no experience or knowledge about the birthing process. All I knew was if your wife gets pregnant then we'll attend the Dr appointments, have the baby in the hospital and everything will be taken care of. But when my wife suggested a home birth, I kinda freaked out. I had never contemplated a home birth before and I didn't even know of anyone personally that has had a home birth, so you can imagine how even less prepared I felt. We attended our regular HMO doctor visit and our experience was horrendous. We waited an hour to see the Dr for only 5 min. We had a thousand questions but apparently she had a thousand patients to meet with that day so she couldn't attend to us. I was shocked, but reassured my wife the next visit would be better..but it wasn't. Suddenly a different option didn't seem like such a bad idea. My wife eventually called a birth center (not SCV) at 20 weeks. They jotted her name and said someone would call back in 24-48 hours. After a week with no call back, my wife asked that I call. It was a strange conversation. They didn't have any of my wife's information on file even though she submitted a form online. It sounded like the woman was walking down a busy street and was in a hurry. I had questions but she seemed to rush me off the phone, I felt like I was bothering her but it was barely 5pm. She took down my name and said they'd call back..long story short, they didn't call back. We're first time parents and we wanted a better experience than this but weren't having any luck, we kept attending our regular Dr visits but we always left so frustrated and disheartened. We thought maybe this is just the way it is. About a month later my wife searched on Yelp and found these great reviews about SCV Birth Center and immediately called. Her face lit up as she described the kindness they displayed to her over the phone and how they answered all her questions about the first appointment. It brings me such joy to see my wife so happy. I was amazed at our first appointment, we met Renee who described to us the process of a home birth. Can you believe it, every appointment we had lasted 1 hour..that was incredible! After every appointment we felt more and more confident, enlightened and encouraged. They even have a labor room and my goodness it's so wonderful. They have a huge tub, a very comfy bed, a full bathroom with a shower and sink..it reminded me of an upscale hotel room..so serene and comfortable..and the dim lighting, oh I almost forgot, it was so relaxing. During the labor three midwives were always by our side, guiding us and attending our every need. They literally hand held us during this entire process. Look, I can go on and on about this place..ultimately you'll make your own decision..but for a first time dad that never had a clue about home births, all I can say is I'm definitely coming back here for our second. To everyone that works at SCV..thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, we love you dearly, we wish you all the best..and..we'll see you soon. =) Love Bryant, Alexandria and baby Anastasia read more

There is no one I would trust to help me through the most important moment of my life...giving birth to my child...than Renee. Sorry babe...I promise our wedding day was amazing too. Renee helped me deliver both of my children and if I can talk my husband off the "2 child bandwagon" (wish me luck) she will deliver the third! After watching "The Business of Being Born" and deciding against the hospital birth I always dreamed, I mean thought was my only option, I would have...my husband I immediately began interviewing with midwives. We had some meetings but after sitting with Renee for an hour...yes she gives you an hour just to talk to you even though you aren't her client yet...we walked away and immediately agreed she was the one. Why is she the one? I've said it before but she is like having your closest, most trusted friend by your side who just happens to know how to deliver a baby. She gives such wonderful attention to her clients, is warm and caring, incredibly knowledgable, has an absolutely beautiful facility to deliver in (you must see it!), is passionate about her work and is just one of those people you know has the heart for what she does. She gives you confidence in your ability to birth naturally and helps you through every step of the way making sure she is paying attention to what is best for you throughout your pregnancy and birth. Throughout every stage of the process she makes you feel empowered about your birth and ability to make good decisions for yourself and your child. Also - her assistants and staff are so incredibly sweet and wonderful to communicate with. So, now that you have read this...you have to birth Renee. Just kidding. But in all sincerity, if you are looking for an incredible woman who is also a midwife, call her and make an appointment to visit with her and see SCV Birth Center. It is such an important decision who you are going to have by your side as you bring your little one into this world...the most important really...and I am so glad for me, that wonderful person was Renee. Thank you, Renee! read more

SCV Birth Center - Renee with both of my babies who she helped bring into this world - Midwives Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

This is the whole person/whole family care that is offered at the SCV Birth Center that starts in prenatal care, continues with postpartum support, and everything in between. From the basics to the unique scenarios, the midwives at the birth center make sure that you are heard and taken care of. My wife and I had done a lot of self-study before looking for our care team and we felt the most comfortable with the team here. This was our first born and our dream was to have a home birth in the birthing pool. To be completely honest, I was nervous at first about home birth, even with the prep we had done. No matter what random question I might have had or the current stresses in our lives, Renee and the other midwives were always attentive and encouraging as we made our dreams into reality. They follow your lead on your decisions and offer their input based on their experiences and the network of knowledge with others in the midwife community. They listen to you and everything you share with them so when the big day comes, it is like having very trained and skilled family members present. Even after birth, the postpartum and lactation care you receive is so much more than traditional hospital delivery. At one point, the midwives could tell we had not slept after the birth of our daughter and were dealing with a lot emotionally and physically so they offered to watch her and allowed us to nap in one of the birth rooms (which are cozy and comfortable). They knew what we needed at that moment and we trusted them with our newborn because that is just the level of care and support you get from the SCV Birth Center. You are not just a patient or an appointment here, you are treated like family. I can't encourage enough expecting families to look into the SCV Birth center if they are looking for an amazing natural birthing experience and the knowledge/support the Birth Center provides for Santa Clarita Gentlemen, listen to your wife if she is talking about natural birth or a home birth if you have never considered it before! And then make sure you have a great midwife team like the team here and I promise, you will thank me later. Also, Angie is more than just the front office person, she is another valuable member of the team here! I don't think I ever had to chance to meet Angie during prenatal visits in the center but on the day of our daughter's birth, she had actually dropped off some extra materials as we were waiting for the second midwife and was present for the birth of our daughter and was an extra set of hands to help Renee if need be. I could go on, but I think you get the idea from all the reviews here, make the call and stop by sometime! read more

I want to let everyone know that this place and the people here are absolutely amazing. Rachel, Renee, and Katie are all so sweet, understanding and supportive. Rachel and Katie delivered our beautiful baby girl and we couldn't be more thankful. While they are all so wonderful I specifically want to thank Rachel for being so patient with us. She was so calm and confident. She is an amazing midwife!! Thank you again ladies we couldn't have done without you. read more

When I first went in search for a midwife, my plan was to have our baby at home. I called and spoke with all of the popular Midwives in the LA area and was not sold on any of them. Each one had something about them I wasn't quite happy with. I had pretty much given up on the idea of a Home birth and went in search of the next best thing: a birthing center. When I first called the Santa Clarita Birth Center, I spoke with Angie who gave me such a great impression of their center that I booked my in-person interview with them right away (where with the others I had spoke with, I felt the need to do 2-3 calls with them before deciding to see them in person). I live in the Sunland/Tujunga area and had previously been looking for options in the Glendale/Burbank area but finding places in Silver Lake, Sherman Oaks, Mount Washington instead. I didn't think to check north of me in the Santa Clarita area initially but the SCV Birth Center turned out to be the closest option to me and with less traffic every time we drove there! When my husband & I went in for our in-person interview, we were impressed at every turn. We met with Renee & Rachel (both midwives) and they spent like an hour & a half with us answering all of our questions. We were sold right away! They were exactly who we wanted at our birth. Their experience, demeanor, confidence, control, & attitude were just what we were looking for, we knew we would feel comfortable and taken care of with them. And unlike other midwife duos, you get both of them at your birth and not just one, without knowing which one will be on-call when you go into labor, like other places. We were still planning on doing a home birth, which was one thing I loved about this place was that you could choose to do either, birth at home and they would come to you or have the baby at the birthing center, both options were open to you. But then we took a tour of the birth center and their birthing suites which had this lovely huge triangle built-in bathtub. And that bathtub changed our minds and I'm sooooo glad we did! We decided to do the birth at the birthing center and I did a water birth in that tub and couldn't imagine giving birth any other way than in the water! We are so glad we didn't do the birth at our apartment, it wouldn't have been as comfortable as in that glorious bathtub at the birthing center! This is my first baby, and he was born 2 weeks ago, on January 9th. Labor was 12 hours long. We labored at our apartment for the first 7-8 hours which was nice since it gave my husband & I time to labor by ourselves when the labor wasn't that hard and to have our privacy in our home. When the labor started getting harder and I was moving into Transition, we drove to the birth center around midnight. When we got there, Renee, Rachel, and Katie were there waiting for us. They filled that bathtub up with amazingly hot water and I immediately got right in and never got out until the baby was born 4 hours later. The water was so awesome and stayed hot for so long, and when it eventually cooled down, they drained it and refilled it with hotness again! Much better than those inflatable birthing tubs that you have to fill with buckets of water, this one is built-in, with a drain and facet for easy and instant refill. Having 2 midwives and an assistant there with you for the entire birth is something you don't get with any other place. All 3 of them were with us all night. After our baby was born at 4:40am, we stayed another 4 hours, while they helped me learn how to breastfeed, sutured me, did the baby exams, etc, etc. They really make sure everything is attended to and that you feel good before going home. And when we had an emergency when the baby came out, they were so calm and collected it helped my husband & I stay calm as they got to work and helped my baby breathe. When he came out, he had his umbilical cord wrapped around him twice and needed some additional help. I'm so glad they were there and knew exactly what to do. They gave him mouth to mouth and intubated him to clear out his airway. Even though how horribly scary it is to see your newborn needing this help, Renee was so on top of it, she exuded 110% confidence the entire time, we knew in her hands is exactly where we wanted our son to be in that moment. They had everything they needed right there waiting for them, and did it all with him on my chest. THEY WERE AMAZING!!!! We took our baby home that morning around 8:30am healthy, happy, and perfect thanks to these 3 birthing goddesses! Thank you so much Renee, Rachel, & Katie! We are sooooo glad we chose you to help us birth our son! Hands down the BEST midwives in the greater LA area! read more

I can't not say enough good things about the SCV Birth Center, Renee, and staff. I have had both my babies at the Birth Center and the attention and care has been exceptional. I have always felt safe and well informed. You get 1 full hour at prenatal appointments to get all your questions answered. You will not regret going with Renee. We have had a wonderful experience and we will return when we decide to have baby #3. read more

I can't say enough good things about Renee and the other midwives at SCV birth center. I've had all 3 of my girls at the birth center and I'm so happy I was able to have such an amazing experience. The birth center is so welcoming. Renee is awesome. She has so much knowledge and she's very easy to talk to and be comfortable with. She makes you feel at ease during what can become such a stressful time. Katie and Mikaela are awesome too! There is another midwife but unfortunately I never had the chance to meet her. If you are considering having your baby at a birth center, please go to SCV birth center. You will never regret it!! read more

We absolutely love the SCV birth center and everyone there!!! I can't put into words how grateful I am for Renee and Julia. The level of professional care, gentle concern, and genuine love is just unmatched. We had the best birth experience with these two incredible midwives, but even if the birth hadn't gone according to plan, I would still be able to write the same review. The level of care we received all nine months was more than I ever could have hoped for. The midwives help you feel confident as a mom - not scared as a patient. They teach and empower and encourage the whole way through. They truly have a gift and we are so thankful to have been able to experience such a sweet birth in their care. I looked forward to my appointments every week like it was a coffee date with a friend. They took time for all of my many first time mama questions and concerns and met me where I was with such love and patience. I can't even begin to say how grateful I am. If you're undecided on natural birth, or undecided about going through this birth center, let me just say that you absolutely can do it, and you absolutely should do it here read more

I am a 4th time mom and delivered my last two babies with Renee at SCV birth center. There was a night and day difference between the care I received by the midwives at SCV birth center and OBGYN. Every appointment felt like I was going on a coffee date with friends instead of seeing a care provider. They took an interest in me as a person and not only assessed my physical health and monitored baby but also did a check in on my mental health and overall wellness. 2020 was a tough year to be pregnant but I felt so safe and supported by my care team despite all the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. I recommend SCV Birth Center a thousand times over to anyone who is pregnant or considering getting pregnant. It's the most magical place to give birth! read more

Originally I wanted to have my baby in a hospital with a doula to help me avoid too much unnecessary intervention like epidural and pitocin, but I decided to take a tour of Renee's birth center and meet her after I realized my HMO had me with Facey and they couldn't even guarantee that my OB would deliver my baby- it was whoever was on call in the OB group. I preferred my OB (that was more open to natural birth) that knows me and baby best deliver my child and that wasn't gonna happen. My husband and I were blown away... After talking to Renee and seeing the beautiful spa like environment we were sure this was where we wanted to deliver our baby! Since I didn't have PPO insurance I paid out of pocket, but it was worth every penny and honestly it was a bargain for the level of care you receive! Every prenatal and postnatal appointment is an hour and you receive so much information that I wasn't getting at my OB. I felt so much more comfortable being a first time mom and not knowing what to expect! I felt confident and calm throughout my pregnancy and I delivered my baby only 3 days late and in only 6 hours active labor. It was a beautiful experience and I had as many people as I wanted at the birth. I'm so happy I found Renee and the Birth Center! I still go back regularly for the weekly moms group that she has at the center. read more