93. Navigating a Traumatic Birth and Finding Healing: Emily’s Maine Medical Center Experience

Send us Fan MailJoin me in Episode 93 of MyMaine Birth  as Emily shares her raw and emotional story of navigating motherhood with her boyfriend Curtis.  Discover how she found out she was pregnant while on birth control and the prenatal care she received from Intermed in Portland, Maine.  Emily’s narrative takes a dramatic shift at the 36th week with concerns over preeclampsia, leading to an unplanned induction immediately following her 37 week appointment at Maine Medical Center.  Through her experiences, Emily underscores the crucial need for being informed and proactive about medical decisions during pregnancy.  Emily’s labor and delivery journey is a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Learn about the early labor coping techniques like warm water and breathing, the decision to opt for an epidural after over 24 hours of intense Pitocin contractions, and the emotional rollercoaster of having her baby’s heart rate plummet several times after medication was started to induce labor early.  Emily vividly recounts the harrowing moments of her son, Lincoln, being born blue and unresponsive, which was handled by immediately cutting the cord and removing her baby to the NICU.   Emily also shares about Curtis's unwavering support and the profound emotional impact of her initial separation from Lincoln which highlights the stark realities of childbirth complications during highly managed birth experiences, and their long-lasting effects.After facing a traumatic birth, Emily’s path to healing was paved with sleepless nights, anxiety, and significant challenges such as a car accident that exacerbated her struggles.  Therapy became a beacon of hope, helping her process the trauma and regain her emotional footing.  Emily candidly discusses the importance of validating one’s emotions, seeking community support, and trusting maternal instincts.  Join me for an episode filled with heartache, hope, and practical wisdom for navigating the complexities of pregnancy and childbirth.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.Thank you for tuning in and listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave me a review - and I'll see you back here again next week! To sign up for a Birth Healing Session with me click HEREEnrollment for Birth Bliss is now OPEN  - Save Your Spot today to Embrace Knowledge as Power for Your Natural BirthOctober 27, November 3, November 10 from 9am - 11am  Lead By ChildBirth Educators Katie Stroud and Angela LaferriereHosted at Mainely Succulents in Orono, Maine Birth Plan Essentials - a FREE workshop where I walk you through all of the intricacies of creating your own personalized Birth Plan October 14, November 23, December 14  11am - Noon Lead by Angela LaferriereHosted at the Old Town Public Library RSVP to Birth Plan Essentials HEREAnd click HERE for MyAutonomousBirth the comprehensive online child birth education course that I designed specifically for mom's who don't want to be told what to do.  If you are desiring a Hands Off Hospital Birth - prepare yourself for that, with MyAutonomous Birth.   This is a work at you