In today's episode of Motherhood Flow, Katie tells her story of having a uterine rupture (without a prior c-section) after the use of Pitocin. She and her daughter both suffered birth trauma and medical negligence that left her daughter with severe disabilities and Katie without a uterus. Katie now has a passion for educating and spreading awareness about birth choices and the potential risks of Pitocin use. 

You can connect with Katie:

• On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_k__spinks_
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_spinks_

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

I’m rebranding the podcast!

Changes will be rolling out over the next week or so but the new name of the podcast is Motherhood Flow.

I’ve started to venture a bit into general motherhood topics in addition to pregnancy and birth and I want the podcast to be able to grow and evolve as I do. 

I’ll still be covering topics on pregnancy, birth, VBAC, and doula work but I want to create space to talk about all things in the flow of motherhood as well. 

I’m so excited for this next stage of the podcast and hope you stay in the flow with me. 

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

In today's special episode, Gina and Roxanne from MamasteFit interview me on the MamasteFit Podcast!

We dive into my birth stories and how doulas can support c-section and VBAC clients.

Check out all things MamasteFit below:

• MamasteFit Podcast
• MamasteFit website
• MamasteFit Instagram (@mamastefit)

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

In this episode I discuss all that has happened in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to in 2024.

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice.

If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do.

And if you're a doula wanting to help support your clients through this choice, you can benefit from this episode as well.

Resources Mentioned:

• Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
• ACOG Frequently Asked Questions about VBAC
• Cesarean section and placental disorders in subsequent pregnancies
• ACOG Placenta Accreta Spectrum
• Special Scars

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

In today's episode, I interview Kymberly Kelly, L.Ac.

Kymberly is an acupuncturist and herbalist, practicing in New York City.  She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and all things relating to the cycle.

We dive into how acupuncture can help with fertility, issues such as PCOS and male factor fertility, breech babies, and postpartum wellness.

In addition to her in-person services in NYC, she offers an online fertility program called The Fertility Lab: An East-Meets-West Approach to Improving Your Fertility (Naturally or With IVF)

You can connect with Kymberly at https://renwellness.com, or over on Instagram @renwellness.

Resources Mentioned

Hypnobabies Childbirth Education Course: https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/hypnobabies
CODE: ebbandflow

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

In today's quick episode, I talk about what my experience with postpartum PTSD looked like and how I knew I needed to seek help. 

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

In today's special episode, Holly Logan interviews me on the Lead with Empathy podcast!

Holly is a Family Nurse Practitioner, owner of Holly Logan Health, and the host of the Lead with Empathy podcast. 

We dive into birth empowerment and taking ownership and autonomy when making decisions for your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.

Holly is also a fierce tummy time advocate so we teamed up to bring you all an amazing free resource.

• A video from Holly discussing the benefits of tummy time
• A tummy time PDF Guide
• A tummy time audio meditation to help make your tummy time sessions a relaxing and bonding experience for you and your baby

You can go here to get all the goods: www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/tummytime

You can connect with Holly at https://www.hollyloganhealth.com/, over on Instagram @hollylogan_health, and on the Lead with Empathy podcast.

Text Hannah!

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips