Hey there, I’m Petra!
I help women feel confident and prepared to give birth on their terms without guilt.
For years, I believed the lie that my own body was broken. After three cesareans—each one leaving me with more doubt, fear, and unanswered questions—I felt like my choices were out of my hands. I was told that another Cesarean was my only option, that my body couldn’t do what it was designed to do. But deep down, I knew there had to be another way.
Determined to take back my power, I immersed myself in research, sought out supportive providers, and did the deep inner work to trust my body. After years of self-doubt and a system that didn’t believe in me, I achieved what I was told was impossible—I had a Vaginal Birth After 3 Cesareans (VBA3C.)
That journey changed EVERYTHING. I wasn’t just a mom who had a vaginal birth after three cesareans; I was a woman who reclaimed her power, her choices, and her voice.
Now, as a mom of four for the past 20 years and a doula for the past three, I’ve made it my mission to help other women do the same. I know the fears, the struggles, the emotional weight of wanting a different birth experience. And I also know the strength, the resilience, and the transformation that comes from stepping into your power.
That’s why I am here—to give you the knowledge, confidence, and support to navigate your journey with clarity and strength. Whether you’re hoping for a different birth experience or a VBAC after one, two, or more cesareans, you deserve to be informed, supported, and empowered and I’d be so honored to be that person for you!!
Here’s a look at what I offer.
Services for Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and some surrounding areas! Virtual services are also available.
All packages are customizable and payment plans are available!
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Birth Doula Services
(Limited Availability)
Currently not supporting hospital births but am supporting birth center birth, or home birth but feel free to reach out as I have some amazing doula friends I can refer you to!
You deserve to be loved, honored, respected, heard, and supported through your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience!
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Placenta Encapsulation
When you decide to encapsulate your placenta, you could be contributing to your postpartum healing process whether you have a vaginal or surgical birth
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Virtual. Pre-recorded Birth Education Course
Even though it might feel thrilling to just fly by the seat of your pants and wing it when it comes to being educated about birth, don’t!
Learn as much information as you can handle. I have some great tidbits to share with you that I wish I had known before I gave birth.
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Postpartum Doula Services
Once your baby has arrived, it is ESSENTIAL to have a village on standby to help at your beck and call.
Everyone’s journey into parenthood looks different, but one thing that should never be overlooked is your mental and physical health!
After having horrendous postpartum experiences, I now want to help you have a better one! 😊
Not sure where to start on this sacred journey?
My mission is to arm you with the essential knowledge and tools to be able to advocate for yourself and teach you ways to build your village so that you can have the most empowering birth experience you’ve been dreaming of.
Book a free chat with me to figure out the next best step for you!
Here’s how this process works
1. Schedule A Consult
Before we commit to working with each other, I’d love to have a 1:1 consultation in person or over the phone. We’ll discuss a time that’s convenient for you to get together to chat.
2. The Consult
Come prepared with any and all questions you might have regarding birth, postpartum, or anything regarding details of the services I offer.
3. After the Consult
We’ll decide if we’re a good fit for each other and then we’ll tailor your service to your specific needs and wants!

6 benefits of investing in a
Birth Doula
1. 39% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
2. Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
3. 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
4. 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
5. 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
6. 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score