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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:

• home birth in Maine
• finding a midwife after moving up the coast
• pregnancy while finishing a home build in winter
• early labor signs that felt like prodromal labor
• practical setup at home for birth
• water breaking on the toilet and rapid progress
• surprise freebirth - fetal ejection reflex leading to a surprise catch by Dad guided by a calm midwife's assistant, just before their midwife arrived
• placenta delivery without the planned Pitocin
• calmer postpartum through intentional planning
• ….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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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
• Midwifery care in Maine
• The benefits of working with home birth midwives and a supportive OB
• late-pregnancy bleed, monitoring, and reassurance
• labor beginning at work and rallying the team
• rapid active labor, meconium, and watchful midwifery care
• birth by the Christmas tree, delayed cord clamping, minimal tears
• postpartum at home, follow-up visits, and sibling bonding
• birth photography as a way to help piece back your memory of your birth story and gain clarity over your experience
• ….and a whole lot more!

Show Resources

Olivia's Midwifery Team - MotherSeed Midwifery

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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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 Episode 145 Hannah is here to share her three births that move from a long induction and cesarean to an empowered VBAC and then to a breath-led hospital birth with a midwife where Hannah catches her own baby. Along the way, we unpack postpartum mental health, provider choice, and practical tools that support healing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• first birth at 40+5 induction leading to cesarean and a hard postpartum
• postpartum rage, SSRI choice and learning limits
• discovering VBAC resources and switching to supportive care
• second pregnancy with doula, pitocin use in labor and then the use of an epidural as a tool to relax, leading to a successful VBAC
• golden hour, smoother recovery, clearer roles at home
• surprise third pregnancy and choosing nurse midwifery care
• late-term estimates challenged by hands on assessment
• spontaneous labor, movement, and breath-led pushing
• catching baby, immediate latch, 24-hour discharge
• postpartum setup with meals, and rest
• takeaways on mindset, provider fit, and asking for help

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.