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MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere
Home Birth
Free Birth Society
Childbirth Education
Midwifery
Maine
Breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Postpartum Care
Childbirth
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Unassisted Birth
Matribirth Midwifery Institute
Covid-19
Free Birth
Birth Photography
Preeclampsia
Birth Trauma
Twin Births
Doula
Maine Medical Center

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. ... more

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In this episode, Mary from Mainely Babywearing joins me to share her Maine birth story and everyting she's learned about the beauty and practicality of babywearing.  

We talk about how baby wearing supports bonding, helps regulate ... more

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Katie’s experience at Maine Medical Center in Portland is packed with practical insight.

She shares how an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery right before trying for a baby shaped her mindset, and why she chose InterMed for prenat... more

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Emily joins me to share how a positive pregnancy test on a trip to Greece turns into a pregnancy full of big decisions, including letting go of a home birth dream because of a medical complication and choosing the kind of support th... more

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Birth can change in a second, and sometimes the part that lingers is not just what happened, but what you did not get to feel or remember. 

Teal joins me for a vulnerable, detailed conversation about her first birth in April 2020, ... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Griffin
Mother sharing three birth stories; trained in birth photography and doula work as per episode context
MyMaine Birth guest
Episode: 162. MyMaine Birth: When home birth gets real, Emma's three birth stories
Serendipiti Day
Former Free Birth Society inner circle member
Former Free Birth Society
Episode: 161. The Free Birth Society Scam: Untangling Free Birth from Free Birth Society with former Inner Circle Member Serendipiti Day
Katie Spinks
Childbirth educator and doula who lived through Jolene's traumatic birth
Independent birth professional
Episode: 159. MyMaine Birth: Pitocin Overuse, Uterine Rupture, and the Critical Need for Informed Consent with Katie Spinks
Nathan Riley
Dr. Nathan Riley, board certified OBGYN and holistic physician
Born Free Method / Private practice
Episode: 158. MyMaine Birth: Hospital Trauma and the Pull Towards Free Birth, a doctor's honest perspective with Nathan Riley, OBGYN
Maren Green
Midwife, co-creator of Indie Birth Midwifery School
Indie Birth
Episode: 157. The Free Birth Society Scam: Midwife Maryn Green of Indie Birth shares her story of birth autonomy without the hype
Emma Moore
Guest who grew up in Bangor, Maine; participant in Free Birth Society and MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
Free Birth Society; MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
Episode: 153. The Free Birth Society Scam: Emma's experience with the MatriBirth Midwifery Institute
Grace Spiering
Birth storyteller; host of MyMaine Birth
Grace Spiering (guest)
Episode: 147. MyMaine Birth: A Surprise Free Birth, Grace Shares her Second Home Birth Story
Ivy Gray
Labor and delivery nurse and twin birth story guest
Self/Family
Episode: 144. MyMaine Birth: Ivy's Three Pregnancy and Four Birth Stories at EMMC in Bangor
Alannah Finn
Birth photographer and twin birth survivor
Birth Body Photography
Episode: 142. MyMaine Birth: How We Birth Matters - Part Two - Alannah's Twin Freebirth Story

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Angela [full name variations across listings]
Host focused on chronicling Maine birth stories, promotion of autonomy and informed birth choices; frequent interviewer and facilitator of birth-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great birth stories!

    Love hearing these birth stories! Simple, sweet and powerful and extraordinary.

    Thank you for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    POW!pow
    United States9 months ago
  • Birth for Everyone

    Love how this podcast is a space for Mainers to tell their birth story and how the host highlights the beauty, strength, and resilience of birth without bias. I’ve learned so much from hearing the variety of birth experiences in these episodes and highly recommend anyone curious about birth to take a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birdie5638
    United Statesa year ago
  • Local birth stories for Mainers

    I appreciate the way Angela prompts people to tell their stories. It is mostly the birthing folks speaking, with questions or brief input from Angela. It’s fun being from Maine and knowing a lot of the providers and locations mentioned in the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Full Story Birth
    United States2 years ago
  • Capturing Birth 💗 📷

    I love how Angela has provided a platform for all of these unique birth stories. Maine is a big small state so it feels like listening to my neighbors birth story each time I tune in. That’s special. Thanks for allowing me to tell my own tale! @birth.advocate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emily.thenurse
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I’m loving this podcast so much and look forward to new episodes every week. The birth stories are fascinating and so inspiring. Such a reminder of what an amazing thing the process of birth is. I’ve learned a lot about birth (before, during and after) from this podcast and also been surprised by how many resources we have here in Maine. 100 percent recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovelylucidlife
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the intimate and varied birth stories that highlight resilience and community.
Audience appreciates prompts that illuminate resources and practical advice for birth planning and postpartum support.
The show is a Maine-centered, neighborly platform that shares diverse birth experiences with care and non-judgmental storytelling.
Listeners feel connected to a local birth community and value honest conversations about birth realities and safety.

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162. MyMaine Birth: When home birth gets real, Emma's three birth stories
Q: What motivated the shift from hospital births to a home birth for the third child?
Emma explains that after two uncomplicated hospital births, she felt confident in a home birth and sought a setting she could control more fully, with the support of a midwifery team and her partner.
160. The Free Birth Society Scam: From Free Birth Ideology to Licensed Midwifery, Nikki returns to share some updates
Q: Looking ahead, do you see a healthy middle path emerging between undisturbed birth and medical support?
Yes, a middle path that honors undisturbed birth while providing a team of midwives who can intervene when necessary, ensure safety, and transfer to hospital when required, all with open, aligned communication with families.
160. The Free Birth Society Scam: From Free Birth Ideology to Licensed Midwifery, Nikki returns to share some updates
Q: What made you decide to go the licensure route?
A realization that there was a significant gap in care in her community and that, to serve women fully and safely, she needed to pursue licensure and access to medical prenatal testing and tools while continuing to honor undisturbed birth principles.
160. The Free Birth Society Scam: From Free Birth Ideology to Licensed Midwifery, Nikki returns to share some updates
Q: Can you give an update on what you've been up to since then?
I re-entered my midwifery apprenticeship, shifted back toward licensure, and started training at a high-volume birth center with the goal of becoming licensed by the end of the year, while still holding onto core beliefs in physiologic birth and aiming to balance undisturbed birth with informed medical support when needed.
127. MyMaine Birth: Gloria's Two Maine Home Birth's with Loving Care from Sacopee Midwives
Q: What was postpartum care like with the midwives after the births?
Postpartum care was highly supportive and proactive, with 24/7 text access, multiple home visits, and a strong relationship with Brenda, Katie, and Grace.

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This show centers on personal birth stories from families in Maine, spanning hospital, birth center, and home births. Episodes frequently explore autonomy in birth, informed consent, and the realities of navigating medical systems, midwifery care, and postpartum life. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on community support, practical lessons for planning birth, and candid discussions about trauma, resilience, and empowerment. A notable strength is its focus on a state-wide, deeply local perspective, while also featuring guests who bridge traditional care and alternative birth practices, making it valuable for listeners considering diverse birth options or seeking authentic, person-centered narratives.

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Recent guests on MyMaine Birth include:

1. Emma Griffin
2. Serendipiti Day
3. Katie Spinks
4. Nathan Riley
5. Maren Green
6. Emma Moore
7. Grace Spiering
8. Ivy Gray

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