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The VBAC Junkie Podcast Petra Cruz
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- Kids & Family
🎙️ 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 those who've had a cesarean – it's a space for everyone. Whether you're a VBAC hopeful, a first-time mom, or someone just curious about your birth options, I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you!
Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who champion VBAC. Because, let's be honest, whether you've had a c-section or not, we can all benefit from a little more knowledge and a lot more support.
So, grab a cup of tea or coffee, get cozy, and let's dive into the world of VBAC together. This is the VBAC Junkie Podcast!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthing_come_true/
Website: Birthingcometrue.com
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62. Nancy Loeffler's VBAC and grief journey
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 future unexpected life experiences🔥How Nancy helps women prepare for their VBAC and how to handle it...
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61. Maternal Mental Health Month, your mental health matters!
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 I talked about: Episode 18: The Invisible Struggle- Navigating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis-Pos...
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60. Doula Autumn McLees HBAC story and her 6 important tips for VBAC hopefuls
Contemplating a homebirth after cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herselfSome 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 helpful if you don't want an HBAC but don't want to head to the hospital too early “Whether you thin...
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59. Webster Certified Chiropractor Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski's tips for your VBAC
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 chiropractor on your team is helpful🔥 Dr. Elizabeth's best tips for preparing for your VBAC 🔥 What ot...
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58. Maria’s Homebirth after cesarean story and her unexpected birth trauma
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...
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57. Cesarean Awareness Month- How to avoid a cesarean
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 planning your VBAC.✨ Reach out to your local ICAN chapter https://www.ican-online.org/find-a-chap...
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