Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 142: VBACs and Cesarean Recovery Tips with Petra Cruz Doula
Petra is a birth & postpartum doula, birth educator, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their power in birth.
After undergoing three Cesareans, she set off on a transformative journey that led to her vaginal birth after three Cesareans (VBACs). That experience reshaped not only how she viewed birth but also how she found her voice—one that had been silenced by fear, external authority, and societal expectations.
Now, she is dedicated to helping other women do the same: break free from limiting beliefs, trust their intuition, and confidently advocate for the birth experience they deserve.
Full Show Notes
- Unlock Cesarean & VBAC Secrets [00:00:04]
- Find Empowering Birth Resources [00:02:14]
- Overcome Birth Alone: Essential Support Tips [00:05:00]
- Beat Postpartum Isolation—Why Talking Heals [00:08:06]
- What Doctors Don’t Say About Cesarean Rates [00:09:26]
- Prepare for Birth on YOUR Terms [00:12:55]
- Cesarean Recovery: Real-World Hacks [00:14:15]
- Release Hidden Emotions After Birth [00:17:09]
- Busting VBAC Myths: Your Real Risks & Odds [00:21:36]
- Boost Your Chances of a VBAC [00:26:24]
- How to Choose the Right Provider [00:29:52]
- Prepare for Postpartum Like a Pro [00:33:12]
- Nighttime Survival After Cesarean [00:35:13]
- Stay Flexible: When Birth Doesn’t Go As Planned [00:36:42]
- You’re Amazing—No Matter the Birth [00:37:25]
- Petra’s Support & Where to Find Her [00:38:27]
Selected links
Connect with Petra Cruz birthingcometrue.com | Instagram | Facebook | The Journey To VBAC Podcast
Learn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?) | Somatic Experiencing Can Build Attachment Between Parent And Child | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks | International Cesarean Awareness Network
Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection
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