148. MyMaine Birth: Katie's Maine Coast Hospital Autonomous Birth Story in Ellsworth

Send us Fan Mail 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: Choosing the midwifery team at the hospital in Ellsworth amid MDI OB unit closure and high costs of home birth midwifery services supplementing, acupuncture, and anemia infusions securing the FreshTest and challenging default policies home blood pressure data to counter white coat anxiety declining non-evidence-based interventions managing SPD, prodromal labor, and position work hospital admission on her terms and consent-first care hands and knees VBAC, minimal intervention, quick pushing time placenta choices, cord timing limits, cutting the cord herself postpartum tissue passage, prolapse scare, pelvic floor therapy tongue and lip ties, pumping rhythm, and donor milk holding grief and joy, practicing intuition, and trusting herself 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.