MyMaine Birth
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, as a certified Maine birth photographer and experienced doula, I offer services to families throughout the state. 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. For all of the information head over to mymainebirth.com
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MyMaine Birth
70. MyMaine Birth Natalie is back to share her most recent Maine birth story
Today's birth story guest is Natalie. Natalie shared her first birth story in episode 65 of the podcast so if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet - go check that out for part one of her story. She is here today to share about her most recent Maine birth story, a natural hospital birth, and the importance of educating yourself about all things birth while you are pregnant so you are able to advocate for the things you want during your birth.
If you are hoping for a natural birth, I want you to know that you are going against the grain.. the bottom line is that natural birth is not what the hospitals specialize in….
If you are planning for a natural hospital birth you have to be prepared for quite a bit of advocating for yourself with a healthy mix of ignoring some of the things that you may be told to do (like coached pushing even though no coached pushing is on your birth plan..just to name one..), while simultaneously tuning in and really following your intuition regardless of what’s happening around you.
Remember hospital policy is not law, and in my course MyAutonomous Birth I have a full module where I cover your legal rights during birth and I break down the difference between hospital policy and your legal rights and why the word “allowed” doesn’t belong in birth. I think this is a huge missing piece from most childbirth education programs today - what exactly are your legal rights?!
This comprehensive childbirth education course that I’ve created, MyAutonomous Birth is 11 modules and over 42 lessons, is available as a self-paced course with lifetime access - and it is included in my Sisterhood Birth Experience package which is birth photography and doula support. I specialize in supporting natural births in all settings. So if that’s something your interested in, head over to my website mymainebirth.com for all of the information.
Thank you for tuning in and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories. Don't forget to subscribe and leave me a review. And I'll see you back here again next week!