MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere
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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! 

  1. DEC 14

    142. MyMaine Birth: How We Birth Matters - Part Two - Alannah's Twin Freebirth Story

    Send us a text 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 RestrictionsTwin 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 birthexploring options across state lines and with traveling supportfast labor timeline with Baby A’s water birth at 36 plus 4Baby B footling breech, arms up, sunny side up, calm problem solvingplacentas in a bowl, delayed cord separation, family first momentsmanaging blood loss, nutrition, and rest at homebreastfeeding twins reality, tandem starts, nine months inadvice on autonomy, intuition, and questioning normsMidwifery 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  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.

    1h 36m

  2. DEC 12

    141. MyMaine Birth: How We Birth Matters - Part One - Alannah's First Three Pregnancy and Birth Stories

    Send us a text 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.

    1h 36m

  3. NOV 28

    140. MyMaine Birth: Thankful for Whapio, and The Beautiful Idea of Midwives as a Presence of Reassurance and a Fountain of Information

    Send us a text 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.

    1h 48m

  4. NOV 26

    139. MyMaine Birth: Tuning into Your Intuition In Birth, Natalie's Two Birth Stories

    Send us a text 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.

    1h 1m

  5. NOV 20

    138. MyMaine Birth: A First Time Mother Chooses Home - with Loving Care from her Midwife at Northern Sun Family Healthcare - Danika's Story

    Send us a text 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 experienceMidwifery care and doula supportHow Danika navigated some health scares during her pregnancyRewriting 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.

    37 min

  6. NOV 12

    137. MyMaine Birth: Choosing Hospital Induction with Autonomy, Miranda's Waldo Hospital Birth Story

    Send us a text 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 storyWhat happens when your baby doesn't pass a bio physical profile at 42 weeks gestationChoosing Hospital Induction with Autonomy Midwifery care in MaineA 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.

    39 min

  7. NOV 11

    136. MyMaine Birth: Melanie's Peaceful Home Birth after Healing and Hard Lessons

    Send us a text 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 MaineMelanie 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.

    1h 10m

  8. NOV 7

    135. MyMaine Birth: Cathy's Car Freebirth on the Side of the Road In The Maine Woods

    Send us a text 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 HospitalHear Cathy's First Birth Story recorded when she was 37 weeks pregnnat  in Episode 121 of MyMaine BirthThe 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.

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    Angela Laferriere
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 MyMaine Birth
  • Show Website
    MyMaine Birth

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