MyMaine Birth

By 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 Cente

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How many episodes does MyMaine Birth have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

MyMaine Birth episodes:

August 24, 2025127. MyMaine Birth: Gloria's Two Maine Home Birth's with Loving Care from Sacopee Midwives
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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 Maine
Midwifery 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, 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!
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.
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1h 1min
August 23, 2025126. MyMaine Birth: Devon's Second Home Birth with Loving Care from Sacopee Midwives
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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 Midwives
Devon's thoughts on The Birth Portal Experience with Dr. Emily Wilson and the importance of preparing your mindset for birth
The challenges of navigating a complicated tear after a beautiful home birth and Devon's experience transfering to Biddeford hospital for a repair
….and a whole lot more!
Devon shared her first birth story on episode 41 of the podcast so definitely go check that out to hear her full story

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 and your baby… regardless of where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!

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.
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52min
August 14, 2025125. MyMaine Birth: Victoria's Freebirth Story and Her Experience with the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
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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 story
Her 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 where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!

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.
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1h 6min
August 13, 2025124. MyMaine Birth: Molly's Three Birth Stories and Her Experience with the Radical BirthKeeper School and MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
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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 School
The Beautiful Freebirth of her third baby
Molly's experience with the FreeBirth Society's MatriBirth Midwifery Institute... errr MatriBirth Mentor Institute..
….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 and your baby… regardless of where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!

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.
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1h 17min
August 12, 2025123. MyMaine Birth: Keely's Five Birth Stories, Current Pregnancy Journey, and Her Experience with the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
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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 hospital
Finding 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 so much money for it
All about Keely's sixth and current pregnancy journey - and her decision to choose an unassisted birth plan amidst all of the freebirth drama
….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 and your baby… regardless of where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!

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.
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1h 15min
August 11, 2025122. MyMaine Birth: Nikki's Two FreeBirth Stories and Her Experience with The Radical BirthKeeper School and MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
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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:
Nikki's Two Freebirth Stories on her land in New Hampshire
Her views on birth growing up and what lead her to the Free Birth Society and their programs
What lead Nikki to create her own child birth education course
How she realized that the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute was a Complete Scam and which program would have likely been a better fit if she could do it over again
….and a whole lot more!

Visit Nikki's website BornFreeFamily.com
For anyone seeking a true authentic midwifery school - check out Whapio and the Matrona
And of course check out the Reddit Thread to hear real women sharing their experiences with the freebirth society

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 and your baby… regardless of where you plan on birthing -
CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course!

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.
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1h 52min
August 06, 2025121. MyMaine Birth: The Power of Trusting Yourself More Than the Medical System, Cathy's Birth Center Story
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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:
A Birth Center Birth at Women's First in Machias, Maine
The thought process of choosing care outside of the hospital's OB services
Midwifery care and doula support
All about Cathy's current pregnancy
….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!

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.
...more
43min
August 04, 2025120. MyMaine Birth: Kelli's Three Birth Stories at EMMC in Bangor, Maine
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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 stories at EMMC in Bangor, Maine
The special perks and unique challenges of growing a family with multiple young children.
….and a whole lot more!
To connect with Kelli you can find her on Instagram HERE or you can visit her website www.dailydenly.com
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!

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.
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57min
July 28, 2025119. MyMaine Birth: Rachel's Two Birth Stories at EMMC in Bangor, Maine
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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:
Rachel's Two Birth experiences at EMMC in Bangor, Maine
The cerclage procedure
The emotional toll of having a baby in the NICU and navigating postpartum
When your doula is a midwife - and how supportive that can be for women's birth experiences
….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!

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.
...more
1h 20min
July 24, 2025118. MyMaine Birth: Navigating Birth in Rural Maine, Amelia's two Cesarean Stories
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In this episode, we discuss:
Cesarean birth in Maine at MDI Hospital and EMMC in Bangor
The lack of resources for pregnant women in Downeast Maine
The troublesome dogma around pregnancy, birth and postpartum perpetuated by many women who have taken popular courses by the Freebirth Society
The benefits of Doula support
….and a whole lot more!

Additional Resources you’ll LOVE…
Visit my website MyMaine Birth
If you're 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!

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.
...more
1h 22min

FAQs about MyMaine Birth:

How many episodes does MyMaine Birth have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

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