Maine

In Maine, expectant families have access to a variety of birthing options tailored to their preferences and medical needs. Each setting offers distinct environments and levels of care to accommodate diverse preferences and needs.

Hospitals

Maine's hospitals offer family-centered care with private rooms designed for labor, delivery, and recovery, ensuring a comfortable environment for families with quality and compassionate care. These facilities provide advanced medical support, including high-risk pregnancy care and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Birth Centers

Birth centers in Maine offer a comfortable, low-intervention setting with experienced midwives, catering to families seeking a natural birth experience in a homelike environment, typically attended by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs).
While Maine has seen a growth in the number of births occurring in freestanding birth centers, these facilities are not suitable for high-risk pregnancies or unexpected complications. They work in close collaboration with hospitals to ensure timely transfers if necessary. For a list of birth centers in Maine, click here

Home Births

For families preferring a private and familiar setting, licensed midwives in Maine provide home birth services, offering personalized prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for low-risk pregnancies. In Maine, home births are primarily attended by certified professional midwives (CPMs) and certified nurse-midwives (CNMs). The state licenses both CNMs and CPMs, allowing them to practice legally. These midwives often integrate both medical and naturopathic approaches to support natural childbirth in the comfort of your home. To find midwives around you, click here