Clare's resources are below, after this description.

Clare shares her story of giving birth to her second child in Switzerland after moving from the UK, highlighting the differences between birth systems and the beauty of sibling relationships. Her marathon 67-hour labor culminated in a water birth at Hôpital de Morges after her initial birthing center plans changed.

• Moved to Switzerland 20 years ago with husband and 7-week-old son Max, who is now in his final year of apprenticeship
• Planned for a birth center birth with her second child (born in 2010). She doesn't look back on her first birth negativley, just desired more control and autonomy in her second birth experience.
• Hired a doula for language support and advocacy in the Swiss healthcare system, which was less common then.
• Labored at home for nearly two days before transferring to the hospital
• Complete pause in contractions after decision to transfer to hospital, augmentation of labour (synthetic oxytocin after this pause in labour)
• Clare gives birth to her daughter in water- even after such a long labour and with augmentaion
• Co-sleeping encouraged by the progressive hospital approach
• Son Max's touching gesture of offering his prized Scooby-Doo Croc to his newborn sister
• Breastfed first child for 9 months but second for over 3 years
• Found valuable postpartum support through midwife visits and community centers

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Visit and learn about Clare's craft space: https://www.thecrafthouse.ch/ where she organizes lessons, camps, and projects for kids, as well as retreats and lessons for adults.

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Simone's resources below

Simone shares her remarkable journey of giving birth to her two sons in two different countries (the Netherlands and Switzerland), revealing how cultural and systemic differences profoundly shape the birth experience beyond just the physical process.

• Born and raised in Amsterdam before relocating to Switzerland with her family
• First pregnancy transformed from planned birth center delivery to unexpected home birth in the Netherlands
• Second pregnancy culminated in a planned home birth in Switzerland
• Used hypnobirthing techniques for both births which helped manage pain
• First birth required a mental shift from resistance to surrender which transformed pain perception
• Second birth was quicker, more primal, and required different coping strategies
• Noticed significant differences between Dutch midwife-led system and Swiss more medicalized approach
• Learned to trust her body and ask questions when confronted with different medical recommendations
• Found second-time motherhood more relaxed, with less need for strict schedules
• Experienced postpartum care differently in each country, with different emphasis and support types
• The most brilliant part of motherhood has been discovering inner strength and reconnecting with her body

Remember that birth is your time to shine. You can do this!

Simone hosts mother's circles in Uster, ZH, you can find out more information here: https://www.salonduyoga.ch/workshops/

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See Veronica's resources under this description

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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