69. A planned Maine Home Birth involving a hospital transfer, Melanie's Story

Send us Fan MailToday's birth story guest is Melanie and she shares her experience of planning for a home birth but after a long labor it was suggested to her by her care provider that she go to the hospital where she encountered everything she had hoped to avoid.  In this episode we talk about the sexual assault that happens during so many hospital births, and the importance of advocating for yourself in these extremely sensitive and spiritual moments in your life - when you really shouldn't have to.  MyMaine Birth, 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, I am proud to offer my birth photography services to families throughout Maine.  As an experienced doula and  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 https://www.mymainebirth.comThank you again for tuning in and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories.  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! And I’ll See you back here again, next week.