MyMaine Birth

Send us Fan Mail Join me as we uncover the emotional rollercoaster of twin pregnancies and an unexpected, and coerced C-section.  Crystal opens up about her scheduled C-section, exposing the fears and confusion that led to her decision and expressing her regret over not being fully informed. Her honest account highlights the critical need for thorough childbirth education and unwavering support du...

Send us Fan Mail Katie's path to motherhood is fraught with heartache and hope, from the devastating loss of her first pregnancy at 16.5 weeks to enduring four more miscarriages before successfully carrying her daughter, Fiona. She shares the emotional turmoil of each loss and the daunting task of finding the right OB-GYN in Maine, shedding light on the importance of patient advocacy and supp...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if faced with the terrifying possibility of your unborn child having severe brain and heart conditions? Capri's harrowing yet inspiring journey through her pregnancy with her son, Bellamy, offers a profound lesson in the power of intuition and the importance of seeking second opinions. Despite being advised to consider a medical abortion by a genetic counsel...

Send us Fan Mail How do you navigate childbirth when your intuition clashes with medical advice? Join us as we welcome Cashlyn, a resilient mother of four, whose powerful experiences in advocating for natural birth methods will leave you inspired. Hear about her memorable encounter with a doctor who resembled the Monopoly man, and how her midwife’s support guided her through challenging decisions....

Send us Fan Mail Leah shares her two birth experiences at Houlton Regional Hospital.  Her first pregnancy journey is marked by a 19-hour labor, complications, and a severe tear that required reconstructive surgery. Leah also bravely recounts the terrifying postpartum period, where blood clots led to a prolonged hospital stay and intensive treatment. Her narrative highlights the raw and often unfor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jessica joins me today to share her candid and powerful birth story from Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Jessica opens up about discovering her pregnancy during 2020, the struggles of being labeled as a high-risk pregnancy due to being overweight, and the cascade of pregnancy interventions that she was faced with as a result.  Jessica began...

Send us Fan Mail Join me this week for an eye-opening episode where Mari shares her deeply personal journey, from the shock of discovering she was pregnant just before an IUD insertion appointment, to the intense birth of her daughter, Violet, at Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.  Mari opens up about her initial anxieties, her connection with the midwives at Belfast Women&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Join me this week  as Liz, a stay-at-home mom, recounts her experiences birthing two children close in age and explores the dynamics of her family. From the excitement of discovering her pregnancies to advocating for her own and her babies' needs, Liz’s story is a heartfelt journey filled with joy, challenges, and invaluable lessons. Liz opens up about the importance of explo...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I chat with Kassi  as she shares her personal journey navigating the complex emotions and decisions surrounding hospital birth, influenced deeply by her experiences as a postpartum nurse. Kassi Reyes, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)  and passionately supports mothers through every stage of their breastfeeding journey. Kassie opens up abo...

Send us Fan Mail Drawing back the curtain on the transformative journey of childbirth, Stacie, a new mother and talented photographer in the Midcoast Maine area, graces this episode with her poignant narrative. Embracing the ebb and flow of pregnancy, she recounts stepping through the veil of fear, armed with knowledge gleaned from candid discussions with friends and educational resources.  Her ta...

Send us Fan Mail When Amanda DeLorme of Pearl Holistic Health joined me, she didn't just bring her expertise in holistic women's health; she brought the raw and transformative story of her journey into motherhood and self-care.  As our conversation unfolds, Amanda's powerful narrative shines a light on the often-unspoken pressures that mothers endure and the vital lesson that taking...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the raw and transformative moments that come with welcoming a new life into your family? Join me as Nora returns to share the intimate details of her home birth journey with her third daughter, Theodora, in the tranquil Maine backwoods. This heartwarming episode peels back the layers of childbirth, revealing the supportive dynamics of a close-knit fami...

Send us Fan Mail When Gabby stepped into the birthing room for the first time, little did she know it would redraw her life's map, leading her away from nursing and toward the powerful work of a midwife.  Her story is not just about changing career paths, but a deeper transformation fueled by witnessing the raw beauty and strength of birth. This episode is a heartfelt journey alongside Gabby,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever marveled at the sheer unpredictability of life, especially when it comes to the momentous journey of bringing new life into the world? Today on the podcast, we sit with Rachel, mom of 5 boys!   Her first ended up being a hospital birth, although it was a planned home birth.  Two home births following that, a Holly No.7 Birth Center Birth, and then finally another hom...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Haley and she shares her beautiful Maine home birth story with care from Saco River midwifery.  After her amazing birth experience, she transferred to the hospital to have a tear checked out and while she was there her baby was unnecessarily taken to the NICU and was not allowed to leave for 10 days.    MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Maria, she shared her first birth story in episode #32 of the MyMaine Birth Podcast, so go check that out if you haven't had a chance to listen yet for part one of her story!   I'm so excited to have her back today to share all about her most recent birth story which is another Holly No.7 Birth Center Birth Story in Bangor, Maine. MyMain...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Fiona and she shares all about her Maine home birth story.  Fiona is a doula and child birth educator located in the Portland, Maine area, and you can find all of the information on her services on her website https://www.fullstorybirth.com   and you can follow her over on Instagram @fullstorybirth MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real...

Send us Fan Mail Todays birth story guest is Shandi and she shares all about her Maine birth story.  She originally planned for a birth center birth at Holly No 7 in Bangor, and then changed her plan and began preparing for a home birth in Trenton, and then after a long labor she transferred to a Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth where she gave birth to her baby. MyMaine Birth, a space wh...

Send us Fan Mail Todays’ birth story guest is Alexandra and she shares about her two Maine birth stories.  The first was in a hospital and  during that experience she ended up getting an epidural that she regretted.  Because of that first experience, she knew early in her pregnancy with her second that she wanted to birth at home.  She admits that she didn’t know a lot about home birth or birth in...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Natalie.  Natalie shared her first birth story in episode 65 of the podcast so if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet - go check that out for part one of her story.  She is here today to share about her most recent Maine birth story, a natural hospital birth, and the importance of educating yourself about all things birth while you are pregnant...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Melanie and she shares her experience of planning for a home birth but after a long labor it was suggested to her by her care provider that she go to the hospital where she encountered everything she had hoped to avoid.  In this episode we talk about the sexual assault that happens during so many hospital births, and the importance of advocating f...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Sarah and she is here to share all about her five Maine Birth stories.  She gave birth to all of her babies naturally in different hospital settings.  Trigger Warning:  The topic of Infant loss is discussed in this episode.  Sarah's fourth baby, her daughter Violet was born still at 20 weeks gestation.  MyMaine Birth is a space where we share...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Olivia.  Olivia shared all about her first birth story back in episode 16 of the podcast - so go check that out if your interested in hearing part one of her story!  She is back today to share all about her second Maine birth story which was originally planned to be a home birth but due to her labor starting at 36 weeks she was unable to deliver a...

Send us Fan Mail Today's birth story guest is Holly and she shares all about her three Maine hospital birth stories.  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 celebrate...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 65 of the MyMaine Birth Podcast.   Today’s birth story guest is Natalie, and she shares all about her Maine birth story.  I had the chance to chat with Natalie about her first birth story about two weeks ago when she was 9 months pregnant, and the day after we recorded this episode she gave birth to her second child so congratulations to Natalie and her family. ...