The Journey to VBAC

Plans in birth can change and that's okay, knowing what to expect, realizing you have options, and feeling confident in whatever decision you make is of utmost importance. I chatted with HeHe about all of these and she gave us her best tips for making sure your birth unfolds in a way that feels good to you. Some highlights from the episode:🔥 What is causing cesareans🔥 How to avoid a cesarean🔥 H...

Can you imagine having a VBAC over 40 years ago?!Listen to this episode so you can hear Nancy's VBAC story and her experiences with grief and how she helps other's through it now! Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Sticking to your desires even when hospital staff doesn't agree🔥 How planning a VBAC can change you in more ways than you might imagine🔥 Having a VBAC can potentially prepare you for...

Maternal mental health is a crucial issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives. Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Maternal Mental is🔥 Recognizing the signs of mental health disorders🔥 Places you can get help from🔥 Why it's important to address this issue sooner rather than laterResources from the episode:The episode about postpartum psychosis...

Contemplating a homebirth after a cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herself. Some highlights from the episode:🔥 Recognizing where our birth fears stem from🔥 6 tips to help you plan for your VBAC/HBAC🔥 How your partner can feel more comfortable and confident with having an HBAC🔥How having a monitrice for your birth can be helpf...

Have you been curious whether you should see a Webster-certified plus perinatal-certified chiropractor? Listen to this episode so you can see how a Webster-certified chiropractor can absolutely help your planning experience as well as your birth and postpartum journey. Some highlights we discussed:🔥 How sharing your previous birth story can help you on your VBAC journey🔥 How a Webster-certified...

I think most of us think that if we plan for a homebirth we are free from experiencing coercion, free from feeling unheard, free from experiencing medical rape...It can absolutely be without all of these happening BUT making sure that you have hard conversations with your birth team and your partner about how exactly you want to be supported, what everyone's role is, and what is and isn't acceptab...

This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information. Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is 🔥 How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journey🔥 What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareans🔥 10 tips on how to avoid a cesarean✨ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap so you can have a step-by-step guide to...

I think most of us waltz into postpartum without planning how we'll manage our emotions, how we'll stay connected to our partner, or building any type of consistent village to help us. I get it, it's hard to ask for help and also you're so busy planning for your birth experience but dare I say it's more important to plan for your postpartum season even more so than the birth...Have you thought abo...

Placenta Previa is a subject that is close to my heart because I had it with my second pregnancy. I was never told any information about it other than I needed a cesarean because I could hemorrhage,.I now know that about 90% of placenta previas are resolved by 28-35 weeks! Listen to this episode to get some insight and information you may not have known yet 😉 Can't wait for you to dive into this...

A planned homebirth transfer can happen for various reasons, you'll get to hear Fatima's story of her homebirth transfer and then her 3 homebirth stories after that! We also chatted about mineral depletion and how it can affect your pregnancy and postpartum experience. Fatima is an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on mineral balancing after learning minerals are key to optimal health and de...

You are more than what happened during your birth! In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla Nettleton who is a licensed therapist who helps women overcome fear, anxiety, and their people-pleasing tendencies. This incredible woman is a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to hear her wisdom and steal her practical tips for releasing your fears and anxieties! Connect with, Kayla ⤵️Instagram...

Depending on your life experiences, perception of birth, or family history you might have had this decided before you ever got pregnant. This is such a deeply personal choice and there is no right or wrong answer. Wherever you feel comfortable is key. 🔑 In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of a homebirth, birth center birth, and hospital birth. This is by no means an exhaustive list but jus...

This episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!!🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first birth where the hospital staff during her labor trea...

I had a great chat with Ashley Winning who believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom, and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be. She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to have vaginal births after c-section/ homebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they feel heard, seen & validated while taking the...

Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based practicing obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and...

In this episode, I reflect on my VBA3C journey. I got soooo much more emotional in this episode than I realized I would. I'm typically not that emotional so get ready for some happy tears 🥹 Hope this helps you on your journey! Things gone over in this episode:-The challenges I faced-How it changed me-What I learned along the wayCan't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃International Cesarea...

I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah about her VBA2C story which I was also so honored to be a part of. ❤️ Sarah is a mom of 3 plus 2 stepchildren. She is a placenta encapsulation specialist in Fresno, California with a passion for offering support to other moms on their postpartum journey. Even though Sarah didn't have her baby at home like she planned, she still felt supported and happy with h...

In this episode, I dive into how you might choose to have a VBAC or a repeat cesarean. Things gone over in this episode:-Your why for wanting VBAC -Risks and benefits of VBAC and cesarean-Things that could help you prepare for a successful VBACCan't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃 International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ ✨ Free VBAC Success RoadmapConnect...

In the first episode of The VBAC Junkie Podcast, I chatted with my good friend and fellow VBAC mom Hannah Gill who is a wife, mother of two, doula and birth educator, and owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co. She has a passion for VBAC and helping families and doulas navigate VBAC with confidence. Hannah believes women deserve to be respected and supported in their pregnancy, birth, and parenting choice...

🎙️ Welcome to the VBAC Junkie Podcast, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me on this powerful road where I open up about my personal cesarean experiences and my VBA3C journey, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, incredible moms who've experienced a VBAC will sit down with me to share their unique stories. We'll laugh, cry,...

Lots of changes coming but I wanted to give you a teaser of what's to come starting January 10, 2024!If you follow me on Instagram you already knew this change was coming though 😉 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️Instagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcometrue.comEmail: Petra@birthingcometrue.comDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more empowering c...

I had such a great conversation with Sarah, she shared her 2 very different birth stories and her extensive knowledge and recommendations on the pushing stage of labor. You won't want to miss this episode, it's jam packed with helpful tips for your pelvic floor health before and after you give birth! Dr. Sarah Tillay is a board certified physical therapist who is specialized in pelvic health. She...

Before you dive in, I want to let you know that you are NOT failing, you are doing incredible!!I had the honor to speak with Sarah L Smith, she is a mother of 2 girls (4 & 5.5yo) after suffering from PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) that started when she was pregnant with her second daughter, mental health became something very important to her. In the middle of 2020 shortly after h...

I had the pleasure of talking to Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach. Overview of this episode:Ashley shares her own infertility and how she overcame that How you can approach infertility in a more holistic wayThe framework Ashley uses to help her own clients on their journey Connect with Ashley ⤵️Instagram: @ashley_holmes3202Personal Facebook: Ashley HolmesGroup Facebook: Holistic Fertility...

This is the story you didn't realize you needed to hear! I chatted with Marlene who is a doula in Hanford, California. She shares her C-section stories and her awww inspiring VBA3C journey! Overview of this episode:How your birth outcome can be influenced on where you give birth and who's thereHow Marlene advocated for herself How Marlene will be serving the community of Hanford in a HUGE way Conn...