55-Kaitlin Rieck-2 Births-Cesarean-VBAC-Esmé & Astrid-Kith & Kin Care Collective

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In this episode, Kaitlin shares her first birth experience which ended up in an unexpected cesarean even though the care from her team was amazing. She then talks about her redemptive VBAC that led her to a tougher recovery than her first birth in addition to talking about how she ended up working with postpartum families as a postpartum doula.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider. 

Resources:

• Kith & Kin Care Collective: www.kak.care 
• “Handbook to Me”: https://www.kithandkincarecollective.com/resources 
• Spinning Babies: https://www.spinningbabies.com/ 
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ 
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
• Whole Body Pregnancy-Erika Davis: https://www.wholebodypregnancy.com/
• Birth Advocacy Doula Training 

Definitions:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy and Postpartum
• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) 
• Pelvic Floor Therapy
• Hypnobirthing 
• Bishop Score
• Uterine Rupture
• Fetal Scalp Monitor

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