MyMaine Birth

<p>MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine.  From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated.  Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you.  <br /><br />As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, I offer my services and support to families throughout the state of Maine.  I also offer virtual birth coaching worldwide.   <br /><br />As an experienced photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life.  <br /><br />Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories.  <br /><br />Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! </p>

142. MyMaine Birth: How We Birth Matters - Part Two - Alannah's Twin Freebirth Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Twin Home birth in Maine - *after the new 2020 Midwifery Licensure Laws and RestrictionsTwin reveal at ten weeks and immediate loss of her dream home birth being supported by her loving midwife finding voice through birth photography and witnessing a free birthexploring options across state lines and with traveling sup...

12-14
01:36:05

141. MyMaine Birth: How We Birth Matters - Part One - Alannah's First Three Pregnancy and Birth Stories

Send us a text In this episode Alannah shares her first three birth stories—one traumatic hospital birth marked by separation and silence, a fast unmedicated second that rebuilt trust, and a pandemic‑era third where advocacy met policy. The theme is voice: consent, clear communication, and support change outcomes and memories. • membrane sweep at 40 weeks and unintended cascade • birth plan ignored and epidural regret • hemorrhage managed with poor consent and separation of baby • rebuilding...

12-12
01:36:12

140. MyMaine Birth: Thankful for Whapio, and The Beautiful Idea of Midwives as a Presence of Reassurance and a Fountain of Information

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Whapio's approach to birth as a presence of reassurance and a fountain of information All about the Monitricé Midwifery care and doula support….and a whole lot more!Show Resources Connect with Whapio and her incredible Programs at TheMatrona.com Find Details about the Matrona Monitricé program ...

11-28
01:47:40

139. MyMaine Birth: Tuning into Your Intuition In Birth, Natalie's Two Birth Stories

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Natalie's two Maine birth stories The fine line between tuning into your intuition and navigating fear and anxiety throughout your pregnancy and birth Midwifery care in Maine….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… MyMaineBirth.com If you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, whe...

11-26
01:00:50

138. MyMaine Birth: A First Time Mother Chooses Home - with Loving Care from her Midwife at Northern Sun Family Healthcare - Danika's Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Home birth in Maine, and why Danika made this decision for her first birth experienceMidwifery care and doula supportHow Danika navigated some health scares during her pregnancyRewriting a traumatic legacy through a redemptive home birth The importance of getting a second opinion if you receive concerning results from ...

11-20
36:51

137. MyMaine Birth: Choosing Hospital Induction with Autonomy, Miranda's Waldo Hospital Birth Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Miranda returns to share her third birth story, check out episode 18 of MyMaine Birth to hear the first part of her storyWhat happens when your baby doesn't pass a bio physical profile at 42 weeks gestationChoosing Hospital Induction with Autonomy Midwifery care in MaineA Waldo Hospital Birth Story in Belfast, Maine….a...

11-12
39:08

136. MyMaine Birth: Melanie's Peaceful Home Birth after Healing and Hard Lessons

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Home birth in MaineMelanie returns to share her story of a peaceful and uncomplicated home birth after healing from a traumatic first birth experience. You can listen to Episode 69 of MyMaine Birth to hear Melanie's first birth story. Midwifery care and the importance of putting a lot of thought into choosing yo...

11-11
01:09:33

135. MyMaine Birth: Cathy's Car Freebirth on the Side of the Road In The Maine Woods

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Cathy's Second Birth Story, an unplanned Freebirth on her way from Lubec to Ellsworth HospitalHear Cathy's First Birth Story recorded when she was 37 weeks pregnnat in Episode 121 of MyMaine BirthThe benefits of doula support ….and a whole lot more! Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… MyMaineBirth.com If you a...

11-07
52:36

134. MyMaine Birth: Mollys Mercy Hospital Birth Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Molly's second birth story - check out episode 17 of MyMaine Birth to hear the first part of her story! Mercy Hospital Birth StoryThe perks of being pregnant during the summer in Maine Midwifery care from nurse midwives ….and a whole lot more! Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… MyMaineBirth.com If you...

11-06
40:37

133. MyMaine Birth: Pushing Against The Tide, Kia's Mercy Hospital Birth Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Mercy Hospital Birth StoryThe mind games and manipulation around the term "hospital policy"... spoiler - its not the law, and you can always just say "No" if you want to Midwifery care and doula supportThe dangers of disturbing the natural altered brainwave states of birth The challenges associated with push...

10-30
56:25

132. MyMaine Birth: Kelly's Three Birth Stories and her Journey from Hospital to Home Birth

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Kelli's three Maine birth storiesHome birth in MaineThe evolution from hospital to home birth Midwifery care and doula support….and a whole lot more!Links Mentioned in the Show - Connect with Kelli Earth Spiral Apothecary Earth Spiral Community Site Connect with Kelli's Midwife, Gayle Eckey Gayl...

10-09
35:52

131. MyMaine Birth: The Free Birth Society Scam, Nya's Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Nya's views on birth growing up and how they have changed since decompressing from this manipulative and controlling community What lead Nya to the freebirth society community The Free Birth Society Scam exposed ….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… MyMaineBirth.com If you're ready to...

09-23
01:32:03

130. MyMaine Birth: Hannah's Story of a 5 Year Fertility Journey followed by a Home Birth involving a True Shoulder Dystocia with Care from her Loving Midwives at Northern Sun Family Healthcare

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Hannah's 5 year fertility journeyHome Birth in MaineMidwifery care and doula supportA 6 day NICU stay for meconium aspiration ….and a whole lot more! Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… MyMaineBirth.com If you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, where you’re respected as the authority over your body...

09-22
55:24

129. MyMaine Birth: Brittany's Home Birth on Her Own Terms

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Home birth in MaineThe benefits of choosing your own path in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenting Undisturbed birth ….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… If you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, where you’re respected as the authority over your body and your b...

09-10
38:46

128. MyMaine Birth: A Home Birth with Transfer to Mayo in Dover-Foxcroft, then a 7 year Fertility Journey, followed by a Redemptive Home Birth - Megan's Story

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Home birth in MaineNavigating a transfer to the hospital from a planned home birth and a beautiful example of the way midwives and hospital doctor's can work together. Midwifery care and doula supportThe challenges of a long and difficult fertility journey ….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll ...

09-09
01:11:39

127. MyMaine Birth: Gloria's Two Maine Home Birth's with Loving Care from Sacopee Midwives

Send us a text Get 10% OFF MyAutonomous Birth, the self-paced, Online Course HERE Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Choosing Home birth in MaineMidwifery care with Sacopee Midwives Doula support and Birth Photography experience with MyMaine Birth….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… If you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, w...

08-24
01:00:05

126. MyMaine Birth: Devon's Second Home Birth with Loving Care from Sacopee Midwives

Send us a text Get 10% OFF MyAutonomous Birth, the self-paced, Online Course HERE Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Home birth in Maine with midwifery care and support from Sacopee MidwivesDevon's thoughts on The Birth Portal Experience with Dr. Emily Wilson and the importance of preparing your mindset for birthThe challenges of navigating a complicated tear after a beau...

08-23
51:12

125. MyMaine Birth: Victoria's Freebirth Story and Her Experience with the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Victoria's positive freebirth storyHer experience with the freebirth society's matribirth midwifery institute ….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE… If you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, where you’re respected as the authority over your body and your baby… regardless of...

08-14
01:05:47

124. MyMaine Birth: Molly's Three Birth Stories and Her Experience with the Radical BirthKeeper School and MatriBirth Midwifery Institute

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Molly's Two Hospital Birth Stories on Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts Her Journey through the Radical Birthkeeper SchoolThe Beautiful Freebirth of her third babyMolly's experience with the FreeBirth Society's MatriBirth Midwifery Institute... errr MatriBirth Mentor Institute.. ….and a whole lot more!Additional Res...

08-13
01:16:25

123. MyMaine Birth: Keely's Five Birth Stories, Current Pregnancy Journey, and Her Experience with the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Keely's first two home births The complications that lead to her birthing her third baby in a hospitalFinding natural healing outside of the western medical system The home birth's of Keely's fourth and fifth babies Thoughts behind Keely's decision to leave the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute after having paid...

08-12
01:14:37

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