In this Birth Story Friday, Petra passionately shares her empowering journey of giving birth vaginally after three C sections! She discusses her personal experiences and complications in each of her C-sections, as well as her journey towards a vaginal birth after that (VBAC). The episode discusses the importance of advocating for oneself during pregnancy and birth. Using the acronym BRAIN, Gina and Roxanne encourage pregnant people to question and consider the Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition and Nothing (doing nothing) for each decision in the birth process. This episode also praises the benefits of support from families and professionals, such as birth doulas. Petra shares her advice for others seeking a VBAC, emphasizing processing previous birth experiences, listening to one's intuition, and having open conversations with partners.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:00 Guest Introduction: Petra

01:14 Petra's First C-Section Experience

03:04 Petra's Second and Third C-Section Experiences

05:38 Petra's Journey to VBAC

05:45 Petra's VBAC Preparation

09:32 The Struggles and Triumphs of Petra's VBAC Journey

12:15 Petra's VBAC Birth Story

25:08 Postpartum Experience and Reflections

26:31 Advice for Others Seeking VBAC

30:49 Testimonial from a MamasteFit Course Participant

33:09 Final Thoughts and Advocacy Tips

37:53 Conclusion and Invitation to MamasteFit Programs

You can learn more from Petra on her IG and website, especially if you want a VBAC after multiple c-sections.