12/29/2025
There are moments in life that really matter - being born, giving birth, dying.. these moments are the essence of what it means to be human.
So while we’re going through these deeply human experiences - moments that shape us and those around us forever - and we’re de-humanized or betrayed by the people around us, the impact can be profound.
When we are at our most vulnerable and our most dependent and we come with trust looking for support, and instead face dehumanization or betrayal the impact is long lasting.
During these sacred moments, authentic support and respect for personal autonomy are incredibly important.
After Alannah’s first three hospital birth experiences, she dreamed of a supportive home birth with an experienced midwife - but… due to licensure laws enacted in 2020, licensed midwives in Maine are no longer allowed to attend twin home births.
So when Alannah found out she was expecting twins, her only option for a home birth was to go it alone.
Her choice to trust her body and her babies, build her own support network, and follow her instincts - is a testament to the importance of honoring women’s sovereignty, even when the system tries to limit our options.
How we birth matters - and how we treat each other in these moments truly matters SO much! ✨💕
Check out episode 142 of featuring Alannah Out Now, wherever you normally listen to podcasts, or right on my website MyMaineBirth.com
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