165. MyMaine Birth: Katie's two Maine Medical Center birth stories with Doula support and why getting outside with your kids matters

Send us Fan MailKatie’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 prenatal care while still prioritizing an unmedicated birth. Her planning style is research-heavy: she listened to countless birth podcasts to understand interventions like induction or vacuum assistance, and build confidence for shared decision-making. The core theme is not rigidly sticking to the birth plan, but informed flexibility with a clear preference for staying in control of her body.   Katie shares the details about her two unmedicated birth stories at Maine Medical Center in Portland, including how doula support changes the tone in the room.  We also dig into postpartum life, feeding and sleep realities, and the mindset shift from trying to do everything alone to trusting your instincts and leaning on your village. We close with some grounded parenting advice for new moms: trust yourself, avoid comparison culture on social media, and remember every phase changes quickly, especially when you keep getting outside with kids, a mission she now shares through her Instagram guide, Maine Mom Compass.You can connect with Katie via her instagram    @MaineMomCompass The Doula that Katie used was through Maine Doulas and you can find them  online at    mainedoulas.com Additional Resources:MyMaineBirth.comClosing song by Kate Sutherland.  You can find Kate's community songs and deep nature connection work online at KateSutherland.ca