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 acceptable throughout your labor, birth, and postpartum experience can literally change the outcome of yo...
Apr 10, 2024ā¢1 hr 3 min
This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information.Here are the main takeaways from this episodeš„ Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is š„ How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journeyš„ What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareansš„ 10 tips on how to avoid a cesareanāØ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap so you can have a step-by-step guide to planning your VBAC.āØ Reach out to your local ICAN chapter https://www.ican-online.org/find-a-chap...
Apr 03, 2024ā¢46 min
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 about how you'll prepare your partner or anyone else who'll be helping you on what signs to look for ...
Mar 27, 2024ā¢38 min
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 š Can't wait for you to dive into this episode with me! šResources Mentionedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30388184/https://pubmed.nc...
Mar 20, 2024ā¢23 min
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 deep healing. She has been a toxic-free advocate since 2010 after she was able to get off her antidep...
Mar 13, 2024ā¢43 min
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 ā¤µļøInstagram: @kaylanettleton_lcswFacebook: kaylanettletonLCSWWebsite: www.kaylanettleton.comEmail: kayla@...
Mar 06, 2024ā¢40 min
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. š 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 just a jumpstart for you on your journey to deciding where to give birth.Can't wait for you to di...
Feb 28, 2024ā¢18 min
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!!š„ We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first birth where the hospital staff during her labor treated her as if she were a nuisance and you'll find out why her cesarean was actually a welcome opti.....
Feb 21, 2024ā¢1 hr 4 min
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 steps to birth their baby their way.Ashley is a VBAC Homebirth Mentor & Guide, Podcaster, and...
Feb 14, 2024ā¢1 hr 6 min
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 āFearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Momā 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 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai...
Feb 07, 2024ā¢1 hr 18 min
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 š„¹ 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! šInternational Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/āØ Free VBAC Success RoadmapConnect with me, P...
Jan 31, 2024ā¢30 min
I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah about her VBA2C story which I was also so honored to be a part of. ā¤ļø 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.āØ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap NOW! āØ Connect with Sarah...
Jan 24, 2024ā¢42 min
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! š International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/ āØ Free VBAC Success RoadmapConnect with me, Petra ā¤µļøInstagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcom...
Jan 18, 2024ā¢32 min
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 ...
Jan 10, 2024ā¢44 min
šļø Welcome to the VBAC Junkie Podcast, hosted by me, Petra Cruz ā 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 ...
Jan 03, 2024ā¢1 min
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 š Connect with me, Petra ā¤µļøInstagram:@birthing_come_trueFacebook: Birthing Come TrueWebsite: Birthingcometrue.comEmail: Petra@birthingcometrue.comDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more empowering conversations and insights on all things birth-related.--------------------------------------------.....
Dec 27, 2023ā¢11 min
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...
Dec 20, 2023ā¢42 min
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...
Dec 06, 2023ā¢44 min
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 ā¤µļøInstagram: @ashley_holmes3202Personal Facebook: Ashley HolmesGroup Facebook: Holistic Fertility CoachWhat yoga Nidra isDon't forget to subscribe to the Birth Junkie Podcast for more e...
Nov 22, 2023ā¢34 min
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 ā¤µļøInstagram: @designed.to.birthWebsite: https://designed-to-birth-...
Nov 09, 2023ā¢46 min
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 meš„ 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 ...
Nov 01, 2023ā¢13 min
On today's episode, I had a repeat guest which was Bri of Bd Smith Financial. It was incredible talking to someone who is so incredibly knowledgeable about finances and she makes it sound so easy, even though it sounds like jibberish to me sometimes š As I've said before, Bri is a knowledgeable CPA and Wealth Strategist who is committed to helping families reach financial freedom. Her passion for empowering parents to create generational wealth comes from her belief that everyone deserve...
Oct 18, 2023ā¢36 min
Today's guest was Brittany Welch . In this chat, Brittany was extremely raw and transparent with both of her pregnancy and birth experiences.Brittany is a teacher and extremely active volunteer for Postpartum Support International (PSI), she is heading up the charge towards gaining more support avenues for our local community and helping sooooo many women with the work she is doing.If you're in the Modesto, California area, don't miss out on Brittany's "Climb out of the darkness" event on Oct...
Oct 11, 2023ā¢54 min
I consider this a part 2 of the previous episode š Here's an overview of this episode:Iām giving you 15 practical tips for overcoming your fears to accomplish your goalsFear is normal but it doesnāt have to overcome youEven if youāre busy these tips are doableIāll share some things you may not have thought about that are super effectiveš„ If you implement these tips, you CAN overcome your fears! If you'd rather watch this episode, head over to my YouTube channel where I'm going to start u...
Oct 04, 2023ā¢19 min
Fear can be overwhelming and sometimes paralyzing, I get it. Iāve been there!Here's an overview of this episode:Why fear could be holding you backHow to get past your fearsWhy getting past your fears is so importantI chat about a few ways that helped me push past fear to have my transformative VBA3Cš„ You can do this, I believe in you! āØ Get ready for next weekās episode where I give you realistic steps to blasting past fear to have the birth experience youāve been dreaming of! If y...
Sep 27, 2023ā¢15 min
Today's guest was Bri of Bd Smith Financial. This chat was so incredible, Bri really opened up about both of her traumatic births and it's eye-opening as to how the medical model treats women in labor or during their vaginal or c-section birth.Bri is a knowledgeable CPA and Wealth Strategist who is committed to helping families reach financial freedom. Her passion for empowering parents to create generational wealth comes from her belief that everyone deserves to end poverty for their family ...
Sep 21, 2023ā¢1 hr 7 min
Homebirth isn't just trending or designated for crunchy moms, if you need some help navigating that with your partner, then this episode is for you! š Here's an overview of this episode:I give you 10 tips on how to help your partner to see why homebirth is a great choiceHow to include your partner in this decision.What outside support you can utilizeHow you can compromiseš„ If I had a redo, you bet your š I'd have a homebirth and I'd use this exact method to help my husband see how this i...
Sep 13, 2023ā¢10 min
Today's guest was Erin from Nursing Mamas! This conversation was so helpful for me as a mom who's still nursing at 19 months postpartum so I know this will be soooo helpful for you too! āØ Erin is a virtual lactation educator and creator of Nursing Mamas. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, and personal nursing experience to focus on the parent-toddler nursing relationship. š¤± Through online courses and consults, she helps ext...
Sep 06, 2023ā¢36 min
I get it, Birth education can seem expensive or even unnecessary but let me tell ya something... I never regretted taking the birth education courses, I regretted that I hadn't taken them in my previous pregnancies.Here's an overview of this episode:Why taking a birth education course even if you've taken one in previous pregnancies is beneficial.How you can pay for it.Why I don't recommend taking the hospital childbirth ed class.Snippet of what my childbirth ed course covers.šø Whether you're.....
Aug 30, 2023ā¢7 min
In today's solo episode, I'm talking about why Doulas are "so expensive"If you'd rather watch this episode, head over to my YouTube channel where I'm going to start uploading all of my podcast episodes from now on! Click here!Here's an overview of this episode:Understanding why a Doula prices her support investment the way she does.What a typical breakdown of services provided are.Tips for paying for your support if you don't have the whole amount.Most Doulas are willing to take payment plans...
Aug 23, 2023ā¢16 min
