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The Journey to VBAC
Hosted by Petra Cruz · kids · EN-US
About this Podcast:
🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all benefit from a little more knowledge and a lot more support. 💕
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What is The Journey to VBAC about?
🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz, a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey.
Who hosts The Journey to VBAC?
The Journey to VBAC is hosted by Petra Cruz. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
What has The Journey to VBAC covered recently?
Recent episodes include "88.How to Mentally Prepare for the Birth You Actually Want (Even After Trauma)" (8 May 2025, 26 minutes), "87. International Cesarean Awareness Network, who they are and how they can help you on your VBAC journey" (22 March 2025, 12 minutes), and "86. Why I stayed silent in birth and how I finally spoke up and took my power back!" (12 March 2025, 23 minutes).
How often does The Journey to VBAC publish?
The Journey to VBAC publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 90 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Journey to VBAC?
Booking probability for The Journey to VBAC is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Journey to VBAC requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Journey to VBAC's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Journey to VBAC?
The strongest fits for The Journey to VBAC are Health & Wellness Services and Family & Social Services. The Journey to VBAC has a kids audience.
About the host
Petra Cruz hosts The Journey to VBAC, a kids podcast with 90 episodes published.
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- Mar 22, 202512 minS0
<p>I have the pleasure of welcoming the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to share the incredible work they do for VBAC hopefuls and cesarean awareness.</p><p><br /></p><p>Highlights from this...
- Mar 12, 202523 minS0
<p>Have you ever felt like staying quiet was easier? That if you just “went with the flow,” everything would work out? </p><p>I used to believe that too. From my childhood to my first three births, I stayed small...
- Mar 5, 202528 minS0
<p>Highlights from this episode:</p><p>🔥 The optimal time for testing your mineral levels</p><p>🔥 How to make sure you have optimal minerals to help you have more energy postpartum</p><p>🔥 Who this test is for and...
- Feb 27, 202527 minS0
<p>Have you ever felt like staying quiet was the easiest path? That if you just "went with the flow," things would work out? </p><p><br></p><p>I totally get it—I used to think the same way. But what I’ve learned is...
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Feb 19, 202542 minS0<p>Owning your VBAC journey isn’t just about physical preparation—it’s about healing from the inside out. </p><p>Trauma, anxiety, and even ADHD can shape how we experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, often in ways...
- Feb 12, 202521 minS0
<p>I know that's a bold statement, but it's true. It's science-backed!</p><p>Some highlights from the episode:</p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>🔥 How Your Mindset Shapes Your Birth –The surprising research showing that...
Episode #81
81. Why you need a VBAC specific birth plan
Feb 5, 202531 minS0<p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Why a birth plan is so important to create</p> <p>🔥 What you can include on your birth plan</p> <p>🔥 The deeper meaning behind birth plans</p> <p>🔥 How a birth plan can...
Episode #76
80. How to choose your birth team
Jan 30, 202527 minS0<p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Who you choose to be on your birth team can make your experience great or terrible</p> <p>🔥 Each birth support member's potential role</p> <p>🔥 How to choose your birth...
- Jan 23, 202524 minS0
<p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Why healing through your previous birth is so important</p> <p>🔥 Practical advice for starting your healing journey</p> <p><br></p> <p>Download the free VBAC myths guide...
Episode #78
78. Top 3 VBAC Myths Debunked
Jan 16, 202525 minS0<p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Why it's important to know them</p> <p>🔥 What to do if faced with these myths and more!!!!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Download the free VBAC myths guide, which has 6 debunked...
- Jan 2, 202521 minS0
<p>4 top mistakes and how to avoid them. Grab some paper or open your notes section in your phone so you can write these down!</p> <p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 What you should focus on instead of the...
Dec 18, 202447 minS0<p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Why it matters who's at your labor</p> <p>🔥 Education is queen!</p> <p>🔥 How to be prepared to be supported by strangers in the hospital</p> <p>🔥 How to choose homebirth...
Dec 12, 202437 minS0<p>Get ready to hear Lizzy's transformative freebirth story! If you are not familiar with a freebirth, it is when you give birth typically at your own home without an OB or Midwife. It could be just you and your partner...
Dec 5, 202455 minS0<p>Lizzy had planned a homebirth after her cesarean but plans quickly changed and she was left with more trauma than she arrived with.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Understanding the hierarchal birth culture so you can give...
Nov 7, 20241h 3mS0<p>Sabina shares her freebirth after 2 cesarean story and she chats about why educating yourself is the key to an empowered birth experience and once a c-section does not mean always a c-section!</p> <p>Your intuition...
- Oct 31, 202425 minS0
<p>In this short solo episode, I explain what intuition is, why it's important to hone it during your VBAC, and how you can easily do this.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, head to...
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71. What VBAC, HBAC, FBAC, VBAMC & TOLAC is
Oct 24, 202418 minS0<p>In this shorty solo episode, I give you a quick guide to the most common acronyms you'll hear on your VBAC journey</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with me, Petra ⤵️</p> <p>Instagram:@birthing_come_true</p>...
Oct 17, 20241h 4mS0<p>Brielle experienced sooo many barriers on her VBAC journey and she blasted through all of them!</p> <p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 Trauma is literally stored in the cells of your body and how you can...
Oct 9, 202439 minS0<p>Get out your tissues, this one gets emotional! </p> <p>Some highlights from the episode:</p> <p>🔥 How previous births can affect you not connecting with your new baby</p> <p>🔥 How to navigate a system that keeps...
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