MyMaine Birth
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.
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.
As an experienced photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life.
Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories.
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MyMaine Birth
Latest Episodes
163. MyMaine Birth: When birth doesn't go as planned, Teal's two birth stories
Birth can change in a second, and sometimes the part that lingers is not just what happened, but what you did not get to feel or remember. Teal joins me for a vulnerable, detailed conversation about her first birth in April 2020, wh...
162. MyMaine Birth: When home birth gets real, Emma's three birth stories
A birth can look “low risk” right up until the second it doesn’t, and Emma’s story makes that reality impossible to ignore. She joins us to share her three births in Maine: her first two were at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, the...
161. The Free Birth Society Scam: Untangling Free Birth from Free Birth Society with former Inner Circle Member Serendipiti Day
This conversation draws a sharp line between the idea of free birth and the brand and ideology of Free Birth Society, described by a former inner circle member as a high control group. Serendipiti explains how constant content, binge listening ...
160. The Free Birth Society Scam: From Free Birth Ideology to Licensed Midwifery, Nikki returns to share some updates
In this episode we talk with Nikki about her pivot from Free Birth Society circles and birth keeping back into a hands-on midwifery apprenticeship as she works toward CPM licensure.
159. MyMaine Birth: Pitocin Overuse, Uterine Rupture, and the Critical Need for Informed Consent with Katie Spinks
In today's episode we hold space for Katie Spinks as she shares the traumatic birth of her daughter Jolene, including a Pitocin induction that ends in uterine rupture, delayed care, and a devastating HIE diagnosis. From there, we zo...