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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:

• Twin Home birth in Maine - *after the new 2020 Midwifery Licensure Laws and Restrictions
• Twin reveal at ten weeks and immediate loss of her dream home birth being supported by her loving midwife
• finding voice through birth photography and witnessing a free birth
• exploring options across state lines and with traveling support
• fast labor timeline with Baby A’s water birth at 36 plus 4
• Baby B footling breech, arms up, sunny side up, calm problem solving
• placentas in a bowl, delayed cord separation, family first moments
• managing blood loss, nutrition, and rest at home
• breastfeeding twins reality, tandem starts, nine months in
• advice on autonomy, intuition, and questioning norms
• Midwifery laws and restrictions in Maine
• ….and a whole lot more!

Show Resources -

You can connect with Alannah on Facebook or Instagram @BirthBodyPhotography or you can visit her website BirthBodyPhotography.com

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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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In this episode Alannah shares her first three birth stories—one traumatic hospital birth marked by separation and silence, a fast unmedicated second that rebuilt trust, and a pandemic‑era third where advocacy met policy. The theme is voice: consent, clear communication, and support change outcomes and memories.

• membrane sweep at 40 weeks and unintended cascade
• birth plan ignored and epidural regret
• hemorrhage managed with poor consent and separation of baby
• rebuilding trust with a new team and doula
• fast second labor, physiologic pushing, golden hour protected
• pandemic policies, water labor, and the emergency button
• postpartum anxiety, under‑support, sleep, and nourishment

Show Resources

Find Alannah Finn and the services she offers at BirthBodyPhotography.com

Find Alannah's Husband and the services he offers in the greater Augusta Maine area over at FinnPropertyServices.com

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:

• Whapio's approach to birth as a presence of reassurance and a fountain of information
• All about the Monitricé
• Midwifery care and doula support
• ….and a whole lot more!

Show Resources

Connect with Whapio and her incredible Programs at TheMatrona.com

Find Details about the Matrona Monitricé program HERE

Find Details about the 2026 Matrona Birthkeeper Cohort HERE

Find Details about The Matrona Holistic Doula and Birth Mentorship Program HERE

Find Details about the Matrona Breathing and Bleeding, The Quantum Approach HERE

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:

• Natalie's two Maine birth stories
• The fine line between tuning into your intuition and navigating fear and anxiety throughout your pregnancy and birth
• Midwifery care in Maine
• ….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, and why Danika made this decision for her first birth experience
• Midwifery care and doula support
• How Danika navigated some health scares during her pregnancy
• Rewriting a traumatic legacy through a redemptive home birth
• The importance of getting a second opinion if you receive concerning results from an ultrasound late in pregnancy - and what Danika did
• ….and a whole lot more!

The place Danika went for her second opinion ultrasound which contrary to the first ultrasound results - revealed that everything was completely fine - was done at Assurance Ultrasound in Auburn.

If something doesn't feel right to you - consider getting a second opinion.

AssuranceUltrasound.com

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:

• Miranda returns to share her third birth story, check out episode 18 of MyMaine Birth to hear the first part of her story
• What happens when your baby doesn't pass a bio physical profile at 42 weeks gestation
• Choosing Hospital Induction with Autonomy
• Midwifery care in Maine
• A Waldo Hospital Birth Story in Belfast, Maine
• ….and a whole lot more!

Additional Resources you’ll LOVE…

MyMaineBirth.com

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.

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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
• Melanie returns to share her story of a peaceful and uncomplicated home birth after healing from a traumatic first birth experience. You can listen to Episode 69 of MyMaine Birth to hear Melanie's first birth story.
• Midwifery care and the importance of putting a lot of thought into choosing your birth team
• ….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:

• Cathy's Second Birth Story, an unplanned Freebirth on her way from Lubec to Ellsworth Hospital
• Hear Cathy's First Birth Story recorded when she was 37 weeks pregnnat in Episode 121 of MyMaine Birth
• The benefits of doula support
• ….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.