 "As an OB nurse (on hiatus), I had very high standards and
some anxiety about finding a midwife and care team that
met my expectations. I was totally impressed by the CNMs
at Maine Coast Women Care. Each of the four took all the
time I needed to answer my questions, give emotional
support, and thoroughly assess me. They provide exactly
what we look for in a CNM; from the warm fuzzy care of
the doula or mother, to a strong and reassuring clinical
skill base."
—Christie
Journey to Austin
 When
I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I
wanted to create every opportunity to have a
healthy and peaceful pregnancy. While I
appreciated the importance of the “nuts and
bolts” of my progress (weight gain, baby
heartbeats and tummy measurements), I was
craving the support and care of a deeper
kind.
In an effort to bring spiritual and
emotional support to my pregnancy journey, I
chose a gifted doula to work with. She
referred me to the midwives in Ellsworth and
encouraged me to make an appointment. From
the moment I walked into the office for my
first appointment, I felt as though I was
being seen as a whole person, not just a
belly. I was in uncharted territory and MCWC
quickly became a lifeline in helping me
create the birth experience I had dreamed
of.
Each visit encompassed spiritual, emotional,
physical and mental support. There were
times when Renatta would “talk” to my child
and tell him how excited they were to meet
him – no one had done that except for me! I
loved that I was able to meet with a
different midwife during visits as they each
bring their own guidance and gifts. It meant
everything to me knowing that no matter when
I gave birth, I would already have a
relationship established with the midwife
who would be on duty.
In the end, my sweet baby was born exactly
the way he was meant to be. I was blessed
with a natural water birth and each midwife
honored the sacredness of Austin’s arrival.
I had the right support throughout my
pregnancy with Maine Coast Women’s Care and
believe their group was vital to the joy and
satisfaction I have when I remember the
birth of my son.
—Austin's mom
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