MyMaine Birth

About MyMaine Birth

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. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, I offer my services and support to families throughout the state of Maine. I also offer virtual birth coaching worldwide. As an experienced photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life. Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Publisher

Angela Laferriere

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

186 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   171. MyMaine Birth: Asha's first birth story, a birth center birth with loving support from her midwives at Holly No. 7 in Bangor

   Send us Fan Mail Choosing pregnancy care can feel like picking from a narrow menu, especially in Maine where hospital options are limited and so many OB units have closed in recent years. This birth story highlights why many families search for out-of-hospital care that still feels safe, evidence-informed, and close to emergency backup. Asha describes how one early prenatal appointment left her discouraged, with BMI-based assumptions and talk of induction before any real medical i...

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   170. MyMaine Birth: Jessica's first birth story, a homebirth with loving support from Sacopee Midwives

   Send us Fan Mail She walks out of a prenatal appointment, looks back over her shoulder, and feels it in her bones: I’m not going back in there. That single moment of clarity becomes the start of a completely different path, one that ends with a powerful, fast, and deeply present home birth in Maine. In this episode I'm joined by Jessica, who tells the full story behind choosing home birth after starting care at a local hospital, including the appointment that pushed her to trust her in...

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   169. MyMaine Birth: Megan's third birth story, a homebirth with loving support from her midwife

   Send us Fan Mail Megan’s story highlights how modern home birth in Maine can look when a family blends deep trust in physiology with practical support. After a hospital birth and an accidental unassisted birth from precipitous labor, she enters her third pregnancy knowing she wants a home birth but unsure about the right level of help. She wrestles with modern freebirth culture and the pressure to do it “all on your own,” then lands on a choice that feels grounded: a home birth m...

Who has been a guest on MyMaine Birth

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Theresa
• Chelsea
• Lindsey
• Gina

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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