Northern Sun Family Health Care & Birth Center

Northern Sun Family Health Care & Birth Center Northern Sun Family Health Care and Birth Center provides high-quality, comprehensive naturopathic care and midwifery services in Maine.

Thanks for taking the time to lend your support 🙏. This is our final push, and reaching the entire legislature makes a b...
03/23/2026

Thanks for taking the time to lend your support 🙏. This is our final push, and reaching the entire legislature makes a big difference 💪.

Ways to help:

1. ✉️ Send a letter (10 min or less): Enter your address, select whether you’re an ND or a member of the public, and a pre-filled letter will appear. Personalize it, then delete the instructions before sending. Letters show public interest in this issue.
(link will be in the comments)

2. 📝 Submit testimony: Share your experience as a patient with the HCIFS committee by March 24. Email Ms. Edna Cayford at edna.cayford@legislature.maine.gov with the subject: “Support to the Maj Substantive rules provisionally adopted by the complementary healthcare providers.”

3. 📞 Call your legislators: Enter your address, click the phone icon, and follow the provided script. You can also submit a summary of your call.

Thank you for your support
every message counts! 💙

Nicole Egenberger, ND
Co-chair, Legislative Committee MAND

Comment DONE, like and share! 😉 ✅

Please call the office if you have any questions
207-798-3993

Thank you to everyone who has been lighting candles and sending love for Lucca 🕯️❤️ Your support truly means so much to ...
03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who has been lighting candles and sending love for Lucca 🕯️❤️ Your support truly means so much to him and to all of us.

Lucca and his family safely traveled to Atlanta, Georgia by special air ambulance ✈️ and he has now started physical therapy at Shepherd Hospital. It’s a big step forward on his road to recovery. 💪

His sister Sienna and his niece Capri have been right by his side, cheering him on and bringing so much encouragement, strength, and light to each day. 👧🏼🤍✨

Please keep the prayers, candles, and positive thoughts coming as Lucca continues this journey. The love surrounding him is powerful.

🕯️ Lucca has taken an important step forward in his recovery and has been discharged from the ICU at Maine Medical Cente...
03/12/2026

🕯️ Lucca has taken an important step forward in his recovery and has been discharged from the ICU at Maine Medical Center. He will now be traveling to Atlanta to begin rehabilitation as he continues his journey toward healing.

Please continue to keep Lucca in your thoughts and prayers as he starts this new chapter of healing and strength. Sending him light, support, and so much encouragement as he continues to fight his way forward. 🕯️✈️

For anyone who would like to follow along with updates, we have Lucca’s CaringBridge page pinned to the top of this page.

Thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown him and his family. It means more than words can say.

Our patients completed our Women’s International Day puzzle in the waiting room 🧩💜In honor of International Women’s Day ...
03/04/2026

Our patients completed our Women’s International Day puzzle in the waiting room 🧩💜

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re celebrating the strength and impact of women in our community,
one piece at a time. ✨

💬 Like, comment, or share below to tell us about a woman who inspires you!

💜National Eating Disorders week is February 23rd - March 1st💜It’s likely that we all know someone who has experienced, o...
02/23/2026

💜National Eating Disorders week is February 23rd - March 1st💜
It’s likely that we all know someone who has experienced, or is still struggling with an eating disorder💜

🪷These are serious, often invisible, and misunderstood mental health conditions that deserve awareness, understanding, and care. 🪷

Eating disorders are never a choice. They can take over a person’s life, consuming hours and affecting work, friendships, school, and everyday joys. They impact emotions, relationships, self-worth, and physical health. Recovery takes patience, support, and lots of small steps💜
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone, and it’s okay to reach out for help

This week is about shining a light on the realities of eating disorders:
🪷Educating ourselves about the harms and challenges they bring
🪷Breaking the stigma and silence that surrounds them
🪷Supporting early intervention
🪷Bringing hope to those who are struggling

Important facts to know:
🪷 Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, but recovery and support are possible.
🪷 Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, and backgrounds
🪷They can lead to serious medical consequences, including heart problems, bone loss, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances
🪷With early intervention and proper treatment, recovery is possible
🪷Recovery takes time and patience. It is not linear, and setbacks are part of the process and not a failure.

Remember:
🪷 You are allowed to enjoy the foods you love without guilt, shame, or rules
🪷Asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it shows courage and strength
🪷Eating disorders aren’t just about food, they affect every part of life, from emotions to self-worth
🪷Healing is a journey, and taking it one step at a time matters. You are not alone in this

If you know someone who is struggling, reach out to them today, your support can make a real difference. 🪷

For more information, resources, or support, visit the NEDA website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org



With love, Sarah 💜🪷

📣 Maine IV Therapy Rule UpdateThe Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers is currently reviewing the proposed...
02/20/2026

📣 Maine IV Therapy Rule Update

The Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers is currently reviewing the proposed rule for IV therapy and infusion authority.

🗓 Public Comment Deadline:
February 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

If you’d like your voice heard, you can submit written comments:

📧 Email: kristin.racine@maine.gov
📬 Mail:
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035

✨ This is your opportunity to support, oppose, or suggest changes before the rule is finalized.

Please Like and share!

📝 Example comment you could send:

“I am writing to express my support for clear and appropriate IV therapy and infusion authority rules. These services can play an important role in patient care when provided by properly trained and licensed professionals. I encourage the Board to adopt rules that ensure safety while allowing qualified providers to practice within their scope and training. Thank you for considering public input.”

🌞 Spring is peeking through! 🌷The snow is finally melting, and our little garden stone lady 🪨 is popping up through the ...
02/20/2026

🌞 Spring is peeking through! 🌷

The snow is finally melting, and our little garden stone lady 🪨 is popping up through the arches
she’s ready to greet the season! 💐🌱

⏳ Only 28 days left until spring officially arrives! ☀️

I’m totally hitting up an outdoor walk with a cold brew in my hand ☕🚶‍♀️ Who’s with me?

What’s your favorite spring activity? 🚴‍♀️🌸 Comment below!!!🩷
Are you walking in the fresh air 🍃, hitting the trails 🥾or soaking up the sunshine
We want to hear from you! 😃☀️

***📸 Photo wizardry courtesy of a skilled hand 🪨💐****

Let’s welcome spring together! 🌿✨

☀️ Northern Sun Reminder ☀️If you’ve been feeling a little more “blanket burrito” than “ray of sunshine,” Vitamin D migh...
02/19/2026

☀️ Northern Sun Reminder ☀️

If you’ve been feeling a little more “blanket burrito” than “ray of sunshine,” Vitamin D might be your new best friend.

Vitamin D helps support:
✨ Mood
✨ Energy
✨ Immune health
✨ Strong bones

Basically… it helps you feel more like yourself again.

Especially this time of year, many people are low without even realizing it. The good news? It’s easy to check and easy to fix.

Stop by Northern Sun and let’s get you glowing again.

Another beautiful puzzle completed!
02/17/2026

Another beautiful puzzle completed!

Happy Valentine’s Day!With Valentine’s Day here, I’m thinking about loveand not just romantic love. The words we choose ...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With Valentine’s Day here, I’m thinking about love
and not just romantic love. The words we choose for our bodies, our care, and each other are powerful too!

Words: powerful tools.
In an instant they can either soothe and heal or send someone spiraling out of control in anxiety or despair. Choose carefully the words you speak and the narrative you tell yourself.

That is why on this Valentines weekend, I wanted to share about the power of medical terms and what I have learned about the word, “Yoni” .

I’ve been practicing medicine for 33 years in family practice , women’s health/midwifery , and I have never questioned the use of the word va**na . This term was eloquently woven into the groundbreaking play “The Va**na Monologues” by Eve Ensler , which brings awareness to the violence against women , shares our hidden experiences, and celebrates our strength.

So, imagine my surprise when as I was perusing Anne Frye’s Suturing Manual for Midwives, I learned our word “va**na” comes from the Latin word for scabbard something into which you put a sword. Somehow, that just feels wrong . I for one do not want to have a part of my body named for a receptacle . Not that I have anything against swords .

I was excited to also learn from Anne that there is another, more ancient term we can use for va**na that word is “Yoni” . Yoni is Sanskrit for va**na or womb, and inclusive of the genitalia altogether. The original meaning also connotes the source or origin of life or divine passage . It holds with reverence the Yoni as a sacred space, a divine symbol, celebrating female sexuality and generative power .

This ancient word better aligns with what I claim for my body, and for all women’s bodies as they cycle with the moon and when they give birth .

Medical terms like “failure to progress” imply a woman is failing or her body is failing her in labor, when perhaps she just needs a different kind of support or encouragement .

Another medical term that offends is “incompetent cervix” . Hidden inside that term is the suggestion that incompetence is the fault of the person . In fact, this issue is often the result of prior medical interventions . And though the medical community labels many births “uneventful” , no birth really is . Birth is a powerful, momentous and sacred occasion

We need to remove these kinds of words from our medical lexicon and replace them with terms born of healing and caring concern for our bodies . Words are powerful !

So, let’s find words that celebrate the magic, mystery,, and love of our bodies, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.

Blessings ~ Sarah 🩷

Happy Valetines day from your family at Northern Sun. 🩷

🌕✨ BLOOD MOON • March 3rd✨🌕This is BIG energy.Ancestry transformation. 🔥The Year of the Horse begins. 🐎💫Time to work thr...
02/12/2026

🌕✨ BLOOD MOON • March 3rd✨🌕

This is BIG energy.
Ancestry transformation. 🔥
The Year of the Horse begins. 🐎💫

Time to work through our inner holdings…
and jump straight into the firehouse. 🔥🚒

No more holding back.
No more playing small.

Strong power. Strong heart.
Let it burn. Let it shift. Let it begin. 🌕🔥💖✨🐎🌙💥

🌙🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘✨🌟⭐️💫🌌🪐☄️🌠🔮🌙✨ On February 20, there’s a rare cosmic moment worth pausing for.Two planets that symbolize dreams ...
02/08/2026

🌙🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘
✨🌟⭐️💫
🌌🪐☄️🌠
🔮🌙✨
On February 20, there’s a rare cosmic moment worth pausing for.
Two planets that symbolize dreams and responsibility come together at the very start of a new cycle. Think of it as a quiet reset
an invitation to imagine something new and take gentle steps toward it. A beautiful time to reflect, set intentions, and open yourself to what’s next. ✨

🌙🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘
✨🌟⭐️💫
🌌🪐☄️🌠
🔮🌙✨

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53 Main Street
Topsham, ME
04086

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12077983993

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