Becoming a mother is a transformative experience, in every possible way. Dr. Ann Skelton, chief of Family Medicine at Maine Medical Center; Allison Gray, Labor and Delivery Nurse from St. Mary’s; co-founder of Our Birth Roots, Emily Murray; and new Mom, Sarah Plimpton offer their perspectives on mothering, and their tips for surviving–and celebrating–the transformative process.
Guests
Dr. Ann Skelton
Dr. Ann Skelton is chief of Family Medicine at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Skelton received her BA from Yale University and her M.D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Maine Medical Center/Mercy Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. As chief, she is responsible for the overall function of the Department of Family Medicine, including its clinical, educational and scholarly programs.
Dr. Skelton’s interests in medicine include family-centered maternity care and community-oriented primary care. She likes to run, golf, cook, and travel.
Allison Gray
Allison Gray has worked as an OB/GYN RN for the past 6 years at St Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. She teaches Holistic Reproductive Health and Reproductive Health clinical at USM in Portland. Allison lives with her family which includes 3 children and her husband in Freeport on their ever expanding farm.
Emily Murray
Emily Murray is the founding director of Birth Roots, a perinatal resource center right here in Portland. Emily started Birth Roots as a means of ensuring that families feel truly empowered and connected throughout pregnancy, so they can enter parenthood feeling confident, connected and capable.
Birth Roots is built on the philosophy of Community Supported Parenting, a facilitation style that focuses on building the “parenting muscle” of the participants rather than teaching a certain style or philosophy of parenting. Most of the families that find their way toBirth Roots are interested in learning about many approaches and appreciate the respectful dialog and resource sharing that happens in our classes and groups. Bringing more support and encouragement to families and more awareness about the amazing growth and development tha thappens during this intense life transition is Emily’s contribution to a healthier,happier, more connected community.
Sarah Plimpton
Sarah Plimpton, new Mom also is joining us to share her challenges and joys with her daughter, Elizabeth.
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