Never thought you would have an abortion? That's exactly what Wisconsin mom and maternal health advocate Megan Kling believed until she became pregnant with her third much wanted and planned child.Megan courageously shares her deeply personal story of terminating two pregnancies for medical reasons. She discusses the profound impact of abortion restrictions, the challenges of navigating medical insurance, and the importance of advocating for safer maternal healthcare. Megan's story highlights the complexities behind abortion legislation, its real-life effects on everyday moms, the inadequacy of exceptions for the life of the mother, and how, if you can become pregnant, abortion laws impact you. She also addresses the concept of "babies born alive from botched abortions," how she coped with losing two much wanted children, and why she had to leave her state to access evidence based health care. Along the way, she shares how she traveled to a larger hospital to VBAC her second child with unsupportive providers as well as her subsequent plans to VBAC a second time at her local rural, community hospital, and how the June 2024 presidential debate propelled her participation in a political ad. Tune in to hear her powerful narrative that sheds light on why empathetic and evidence-based healthcare is crucial for all women.00:00 Welcome to Episode 18!03:29 Seeking Guests: Level 1 Hospitals That Offer VBAC04:21 Meet Megan!05:44 Why Share Her Story07:07 If You Can Become Pregnant, Abortion Restrictions Can Impact You11:18 First Pregnancy and Cesarean13:14 No Mention of VBAC or Increased Risks After Cesarean14:11 Pregnant Again, But Rural Hospital Says, "No VBACs"17:32 VBAC Calculator Says 38%18:54 Free VBAC Resources19:48 "...I Guess We'll Let You Labor Anyway"23:00 Third Pregnancy, Returns to Rural Hospital for Second VBAC23:41 What Happens If I Decline a Cesarean?25:47 Patients Are Not Obligated To Follow Hospital Policy26:43 There Is Something Very Wrong29:35 The Diagnosis31:59 What Are The Abortion Laws In Wisconsin?35:39 "Born Alive From Botched Abortions"37:11 Pregnancy Is Too Complex To Legislate38:02 How She Coped With Her Son's Passing39:06 Ready To Try Again40:04 Pregnant With Plans to VBAC at Community Hospital43:06 And It Happens Again44:09 Can't Access The Medications She Needs Due to Fear Surrounding Abortion Laws47:09 "If I Had Not Experienced This, I Would've Never Known To Ask This Question"48:14 Her Fourth Child's Birth48:58 Umbilical Cord Abnormality51:30 Why Did She Need To Leave The State?52:32 How Abortion Bans Impact Health Care For All55:33 Want to Learn More About VBAC?56:53 Insurance May Not Cover Abortion Care (Even When Medically Indicated)59:54 The Healthcare Gap Planned Parenthood Fills01:01:29 Can You Get Pregnant? Abortion Laws Can Impact You.01:03:09 What Has All This Media Exposure Been Like?01:04:43 Agreeing To Be In A Political Ad01:06:15 Speaking Even When Your Voice Shakes01:09:15 Listen To The Voice Screaming Inside You01:12:37 How She Has Grown01:14:25 Advice For Women Pregnant With A Non-Viable Pregnancy01:15:18 What She Wishes She Knew At The Beginning01:16:45 The Ripple Effect Of Her Pregnancies01:17:50 How She Engages With Healthcare Now01:18:44 Jen's Experience With Misinformation & Pelvic Prolapse01:20:40 Abortion Bans Do Not Care About The Life Of The Mother01:23:32 Unintended Consequences & Abortion Bans01:24:33 Make Your Voice Heard01:25:12 Women's Health Is Inherently Political01:26:31 Our Summer Hiatus, See You In The Fall Have a comment or question for the podcast? Want to suggest a guest we should interview or a topic we should...

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