165. MyMaine Birth: Katie's two Maine Medical Center birth stories with Doula support and why getting outside with your kids matters
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Katie’s experience at Maine Medical Center in Portland is packed with practical insight.
She shares how an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery right before trying for a baby shaped her mindset, and why she chose InterMed for prenatal care while still prioritizing an unmedicated birth.
Her planning style is research-heavy: she listened to countless birth podcasts to understand interventions like induction or vacuum assistance, and build confidence for shared decision-making. The core theme is not rigidly sticking to the birth plan, but informed flexibility with a clear…
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