145. MyMaine Birth: Hannah's Three Birth Stories at Maine Medical Center in Portland

Send us Fan MailAre 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 postpartumpostpartum rage, SSRI choice and learning limitsdiscovering VBAC resources and switching to supportive caresecond pregnancy with doula, pitocin use in labor and then the use of an epidural as a tool to relax, leading to a successful VBACgolden hour, smoother recovery, clearer roles at homesurprise third pregnancy and choosing nurse midwifery carelate-term estimates challenged by hands on assessmentspontaneous labor, movement, and breath-led pushingcatching baby, immediate latch, 24-hour dischargepostpartum setup with meals, and resttakeaways on mindset, provider fit, and asking for helpShow NotesSome things Hannah thought of after recording this podcast that she also wanted to share was that during her third pregnancy she fell in love with breathwork.  Two of her friends recently became Breathwork instructors.  Their retreat gave her the time to focus on her birth intentions and mindset.  Her friend Amanda Delorme of  Pearl Holistic Health and she shared her birth stories in episode 79.  Pearl Holistic Health - Connect with AmandaHear Amanda's Episode from Pearl Holistic Health with MyMaine Birth  Here Hannah's Doula for her second birth and first VBAC was Ariel Bernstein, you can connect with her on instagram @themidwifeariel  Hear Ariel's First Episode with MyMaine Birth HereHear Ariel's Second Episode with MyMaine Birth HereHannah's Doula for her third birth and second VBAC was Corrine Morse Morse Doula Birth Coaching If you want to chat with Hannah more about her birth experiences, you can email her [email protected]   or you can connect with her over on Instagram @h_g_hardingAdditional Resources you’ll LOVE…MyMaineBirth.comIf 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.