Petra's VBA3C story is one of the best examples of self-advocacy, transformation, and healing in your pregnancy and birth journey. Petra's first birth experience was an "emergency" C-section as a young teen. After having her daughter, Petra had two more C-sections due to placenta previa (2nd C-section) and lack of education and support on having a vaginal birth after multiple C-sections (3rd C-section). When Petra became pregnant with her 4th child, she was determined to have a VBA3C (Vaginal Birth after 3 Cesareans) - she joined her local ICAN chapter, switched providers, did her research on vaginal birth after multiple C-sections, and stood her ground when her providers were unsupportive of her birth desires.

Four weeks after having a successful and healing VBA3C, Petra decided to become a doula to help support moms through pregnancy and childbirth. It is her calling to help mothers reclaim their birth, especially in situations where a mom may have previously felt defeated from their C-sections and for moms who want to experience a VBAC. Petra is also the host of "The Birth Junkie" podcast, where she discusses all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and more!

If you'd like to get more information on Petra's birth stories, podcast, and doula work, you can follow her on Instagram at @thebirthjunkiepodcast and @birthing_come_true!