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 her experience.✨ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap NOW! ✨ Connect with Sarah...

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 with me, Petra ⤵️Instagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcom...

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 choicesDoula Tips for VBAC Support: www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/newdoulatipsWebinar: 3 steps to avoid as ...

🎙️ 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, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. BUT this podcast isn't just for ...

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: [email protected]'t forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more empowering conversations and insights on all things birth-related.--------------------------------------------...

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 is the founder of Floored Pelvic Health & Wellness, LLC. She is passionate about educating wom...

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 her, younger turned 2, she finally felt like she had climbed out from the shells of PMAD and...

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 CoachWhat yoga Nidra isDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more e...

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 Connect with Marlene ⤵️Instagram: @designed.to.birthWebsite: https://designed-to-birth-...

This is just a snippet into my teen pregnancy and postpartum journey, honestly 18 years ago feels like a lifetime ago and a lot of it is fuzzy or forgotten most likely due to me experiencing so many traumatic things during this time! Here's an overview of this episode:Why it was so lonelyHow I felt like a disgraceThe way I felt so lost and confusedHow this journey has changed me🔥 I didn't dive as deep as I could have but I plan to chat more in-depth when I sit down and interview my mom ...