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Veronica shares her journey of giving birth in the midwifery led program at Stadtspital Triemli in Zurich, including a "dream birth" and a surgical repair of a third-degree tear caused by her baby's "saluting hand" position during delivery. Through her story, we explore how careful preparation, a positive mindset, and strong support systems helped her navigate both the beautiful and challenging aspects of childbirth.

• Moving from Italy to Switzerland 6.5 years ago and deciding to start a family in 2023
• Experiencing a generally positive pregnancy with thorough preparation including birth courses, midwife meetings, and extensive reading
• Choosing Triemli Hospital for its English-speaking staff, location, and respect for birth preferences
• Going 9 days past her due date and trying various natural induction methods
• Laboring at home for several hours before going to the hospital around midnight
• Finding relief in a warm bath during active labor where she laboured till she was 10cm dilated
• Pushing for 1 hour 40 minutes with midwife-led support
• Experiencing an unexpected third-degree tear requiring surgical repair under general anesthesia
• Managing postpartum recovery with support from her husband and postpartum midwife
• Overcoming initial breastfeeding challenges due to blood loss
• Finding a profound bond with her baby on the second night

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Her resources:

Built to Birth (youtube account)

The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill

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