MyMaine Birth, Old Town, ME (2026)

12/22/2025

In a world of rules and restrictions, Alannah chose a little rebellion - because how we birth matters. 💕

She made a conscious decision to trust her body and her instincts, even when the system (the hospital and licensed home birth midwifery) tried to steer her in a different direction.

Alannah’s twin freebirth was a bold act of sovereignty, rewriting the story that twin birth has to look a certain way.

When we are supported in leading with our intuition and choosing what feels right, we’re able to create stories that honor our strength and autonomy.

How we birth isn’t just a moment - it’s a reflection of who we are and the power we hold.

Check out episode 142 of - Out Now! You can find this episode wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

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12/22/2025

In part one of the Season 3 finale I chat with Alannah of as she traces her first three pregnancies and births and how her beliefs around birth shifted throughout those experiences.

Her first birth started with confidence but spiraled into trauma - a long labor, a team that didn’t read her birth plan, an epidural she didn’t want, and a heartbreaking breech of dignity when her baby was taken, and her husband was sent out, without explanation. That moment of separation, feeling ignored, and being touched and drugged without consent, became the core memory of her trauma.

For Alannah’s second pregnancy she chose a different hospital and midwife team - and hired a doula and photographer. Her second birth was a different story with a supportive team that read her birth plan this time, and supported her choices.

Her third pregnancy brought new challenges amid the shifting hospital landscape in 2020, but her commitment to autonomy and clear communication kept her grounded. Even when protocols threatened to take over, her midwife advocated for her.

How we birth matters - asking for what we need, saying no when necessary, and trusting your own power are so important. ✨💗

Check out episode 141 of Out Now! Find it wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com. 🎧

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12/20/2025

The Season 3 finale is here - and it’s one you won’t want to miss!! 🎧

In Episode 142 Alannah shares her twin pregnancy and freebirth story. ✨💕

When the midwifery licensure laws enacted in January of 2020 threatened her plans for a peaceful and midwife supported twin home birth - a situation where experienced Maine midwives were previously attending regularly prior to 2020 - Alannah pivoted.

She trusted her instincts, gathered support from those who truly believed in her, and crafted a birth journey rooted in confidence and choice.

Her story is a powerful reminder that birth is not about following rules.

You can find this episode - out now - wherever you normally listen to podcasts, or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

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12/09/2025

When Alannah found out she was having twins, all her original plans for her home birth, had to change.

The Season 3 final episodes are coming this Friday with Alannah’s 4 pregnancy and 5 birth stories!! ✨💕

Her first three births were in hospitals, the first of which was pretty traumatic. After her third birth, Alannah became a professional birth photographer and started to witness home births, and she knew what she wanted when she became pregnant for the fourth time.

Many of you already know Alannah and have read her beautifully written twin birth story on her page - so you know how this story ends 😉 If you don’t know her yet, go give her a follow
and definitely tune in this Friday to hear her intimately share her 5 birth stories.

12/02/2025

That feeling when your mom walks in moments after you just birthed your baby, autonomously, upright and out of the hospital bed, fully supported by a loving midwife and nurse. ✨💕

12/01/2025

Medically, birth is defined as the expulsion of the contents of the uterus - just a physical process.

But in reality, birth is so much more than that. It’s a deep soul-shifting experience.

In these moments, when undisturbed, women often find their own inner knowing and inner strength - qualities that stay with them long after the baby is born.

Birth is a portal. A rite of passage that helps us become the parents we’re meant to be, rooted in trust, intuition and power. ✨💕

Find my full conversation with my mentor Whapio - out now - wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

11/30/2025

In Episode 140 of the Podcast I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with my mentor, Whapio.

In our conversation we explore how transformative birth can be when women lead and caregivers step to the edge.

Whapio shares a practice grounded in time, energy, and attention, (tea ☕️) and why undisturbed birth, informed consent, and partner-centered support can change outcomes. ✨💕

In this episode we discuss:

• redefining midwifery as presence and witness

• resisting the normalization of complications

• partners at the center, attendants at the edge

• the spectrum: hospital, home, undisturbed, freebirth

• monitrice role as a bridge between doula and midwife

• informed consent and physiologic birth in hospitals

• decriminalizing birth attendance and real autonomy

• practical scripts for advocacy and decision-making

• The Matrona trainings, homeopathy, and upcoming cohort details.

You can find episode 140 - out now - wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

11/30/2025

Birth is a the ultimate transformation, a journey that rewires us, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It’s a profound rite of passage that deepens our understanding of our own strength and capacity, reminding us of the incredible power we hold within.

It’s about shedding what no longer serves us, stepping into a new version of ourselves, and embracing the incredible power of creation.

Sure, the medical definition of birth - the act of expelling the contents of the uterus - is part of it, but the real magic is in the shift - the emotional, spiritual and physical rebirth that happens in those sacred hours.

Whatever your experience - whether it’s a long, intense journey or a quick, peaceful arrival - birth is a profound transformation. A moment that reshapes you, deepens your strength, and opens a new chapter. ✨💕

To hear more of Melanie’s wisdom, go listen to her two birth stories in Episodes 69 and 136 of the Podcast wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

11/30/2025

There’s a moment in birth that words simply can’t do justice - the raw, powerful, and beautiful seconds right after your baby arrives. ✨

Birth photography isn’t about just having someone snap a few photos - it’s about holding space for those fleeting moments of love, strength, and pure emotion.

With both my fly-on-the-wall birth photography package or my Sisterhood doula/birth photography package, you’ll receive a custom designed heirloom photo album turning these images into a tangible and timeless keepsake, so you can look back and remember exactly how you felt in that sacred moment.

Because the truth is, those first few seconds fade faster than you realize - but a photograph preserves the magic forever.

I’m currently starting to book Summer 2026 births with *limited* availability for winter and spring birthing windows.

For all of the details on my packages head over to MyMaineBirth.com

To set up a call to chat about your goals for your birth, and to see if we are a good fit - fill out the form over on my website MyMaineBirth.com or you can also always just message me on here. ✨💕

11/30/2025

In Episode 139 of the podcast we talk about navigating the fine line between anxiety and intuition.

This is also something we’ve been talking about in my classes recently with Jess

You can find episode 139 - out now - wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

We talk a lot about anxiety vs intuition in my programs.

Pregnancy might be the first time a woman really hears her own inner knowing.

Unfortunately our current systems tell mothers that they are wrong. She says I don’t need an induction, the Dr scares her into compliance. At the end of the pregnancy mom should be confident in herself and her inner knowings, instead I see mothers that are anxious, depressed, and questioning themselves.

I’m on a mission to change that. By understanding the difference between anxiety and intuition I can reassure a mother as she masters this skill.

Navigating a holistic birth starts on Friday. We’ll cover this and so much more.

11/28/2025

Natalie’s story explore how birth can reveal the delicate line between fear/anxiety and trust.

Natalie’s first experience was a hospital rollercoaster - with a NICU stay, and feeling like just a number instead of a person. The way she was treated, the tone, the language - it all shaped how she felt about that trauma.

But her second birth was a calm supportive home birth that changed everything.

Natalie’s story is a reminder that birth isn’t about avoiding risk. We all encounter and navigate risk every day. Risk looks different to everyone. Birth is about trusting your body, knowing your options, and creating a space where you feel safe and supported. ✨💗

You can find episode 139 - out now - wherever you normally listen to podcasts or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com

11/28/2025

This is one of my favorite images I’ve taken this year - it’s such a beautiful reminder of just how powerful birth can be. 🥰

Birth photography is about so much more than just beautiful images - it’s about preserving those fleeting moments. The first look, the tears, the quiet connection - so you can hold onto them forever.

Paired with supportive doula care, it’s a recipe for a birth experience rooted in trust, calm, and autonomy.

If you’re dreaming of a birth supported by love and desiring tangible memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime, I’d love to connect!

You can fill out the form over on my website MyMaineBirth.com to schedule a call so we can talk all about how we can make your birth experience exactly what *you* want it to be - in photos, and in support. ✨💕

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