MyMaine Birth
Angela Laferriere
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.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best MyMaine Birth episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to MyMaine Birth for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite MyMaine Birth episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
04/24/23 • 29 min
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:
- Birth story at PenBay Medical Center in Rockport, Maine
- Home birth in Maine
- Midwifery care and doula support
- The difference between a hospital birth and a home birth
- ....and a whole lot more!
Laura is also a Doula and Child Birth educator. Her website is www.mainelybirthing.com and the best way to contact her is through her email which is [email protected].
Laura is also on Facebook - Mainely Birthing
and Instagram - @mainelybirthing
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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
72. MyMaine Birth Shandi shares her Maine Birth story with care from her midwives at Holly No.7
MyMaine Birth
03/25/24 • 71 min
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 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 am proud to offer my birth photography services to families throughout Maine. As an experienced doula and photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life. And I create a personalized and intimate photo album that you will treasure forever. For all of the information head over to https://www.mymainebirth.com
Thank you again for tuning in and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! And I’ll See you back here again, next week.
11/13/23 • 49 min
Today's birth story guest is Maria and she shares her two Holly No.7 Birth Center stories. She also shares about what it was like growing up as the best friend of Julie's daughter and witnessing midwifery in action and women giving birth in peaceful environments from a young age.
Welcome to MyMaine Birth, 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. From the first feelings of pregnancy to the first cry of your newborn, we explore the journey of childbirth in all of it's beauty, intensity, and emotion. 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 am proud to offer my birth photography services to families throughout Maine. As an experienced doula and photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life. And! I create a personalized and intimate photo album that you will treasure forever. For all of the information head over to https://www.mymainephoto.com
If you have been on the fence about hiring a birth photographer I want to encourage you to reach out to me, I currently have one opening left for this year, one spot for January, and I am booking into next year.
Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories! See you back here again next week!
06/21/23 • 15 min
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
- Acadia Gantz and Grace Peace are here to talk about their journey to midwifery and about the services and support they offer to families here in Maine.
- Midwifery care and doula support in Maine
- ....and a whole lot more!
You can find more about Sacopee Midwives here https://www.sacopeemidwives.org/
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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
06/19/23 • 29 min
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:
- Kaitlyn shares her two experiences birthing at Holly No. 7 Birth Center in Bangor, Maine
- Kaitlyn talks about how different her two experiences were, her second birth experience ended in a transfer to the hospital
- Midwifery care and doula support in Maine
- ....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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
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
- Nora shares her two Maine Birth stories, the first a home birth that ended in a transfer to the hospital and a cesarean section.
- Nora shares her second birth story, which was an HBAC with the support of a different midwife.
- Midwifery care and doula support in Maine
- ....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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
06/07/23 • 28 min
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
- Mid-week midwife episode
- Rachel Jean Cohen of Elemental Midwifery shares her journey to midwifery
- Midwifery care in Maine
- ....and a whole lot more!
All of Rachel's in person clients who she does home births with also get to go through her course work and learn about all of the magic that is involved in birthing.
You can find Rachael and the courses she offers online at https://www.elementalmidwifery.com
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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
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:
- Katie shares her story of a coerced induction turned cesarean attended by her Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) team at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth
- Katie shares the powerful second birth story, a VBAC at MDI Hospital
- Midwifery care and doula support in Maine
- ....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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
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 and midwifery support
- Cynder shares her happy Home Birth story of her daughter Everet at her home on MDI in Maine with the support of her midwife team at Holly No.7 in Bangor
- Elimination communication
- ....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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!
If you’re wanting a little more support as you prepare for an autonomous birth... Enrollment is now OPEN for the next round of the MyAutonomous Birth Cohort, a guided child birth education for moms who don’t want to be told what to do!
We’ll take time to get to know each other in a variety of ways throughout the program... Including:
- live support from our private community of like minded mothers
- weekly birth coaching over zoom as you work through the material
- special guest speaker workshops as you integrate and prepare for your birth
- Virtual women’s circle’s
Click HERE for all of the details!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.
08/05/24 • 32 min
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 counselor, Capri chose to trust her instincts.
Tune in to hear how Bellamy defied the odds, being born without the initially diagnosed brain condition and overcoming significant medical challenges, including open-heart surgery at just three months old.
This episode chronicles the arrival of Bellamy, the emotional rollercoaster of NICU life, and the strength and resilience required to navigate parenting a child with serious health conditions. Capri share's invaluable advice on advocating for your child's healthcare and the importance of cherishing every family moment.
Their story also highlights the critical support provided by the Ronald McDonald House during their journey. Join us for an episode filled with heartfelt moments and empowering insights that will leave you inspired by Capri's courage and unwavering love for her son.
MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of familes 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.
Are you interested in Doula Support or Birth Photography for your upcoming birth? Head over to my website to inqure about your due date.
https://www.mymainebirth.com
Thank you again for tuning in and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review and I'll see you back here again, next week!
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FAQ
How many episodes does MyMaine Birth have?
MyMaine Birth currently has 109 episodes available.
What topics does MyMaine Birth cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on MyMaine Birth?
The episode title '69. A planned Maine Home Birth involving a hospital transfer, Melanie's Story' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on MyMaine Birth?
The average episode length on MyMaine Birth is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of MyMaine Birth released?
Episodes of MyMaine Birth are typically released every 4 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of MyMaine Birth?
The first episode of MyMaine Birth was released on Mar 13, 2023.
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