Veronica: Beyond the Birth Plan. A Story of Resilience, Calm and a "Dream" Birth.
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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Veronica's Resources
- Built to Birth (YouTube account)
- The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill
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00:00 - Untitled
00:32 - Veronica's midwife-led birth story
07:41 - Pregnancy journey and preparation
18:09 - Going past due date
24:07 - Active labor begins
32:47 - Unmedicated birth and pushing stage
39:42 - Surgical repair of third-degree tear
45:45 - Postpartum recovery and breastfeeding
52:53 - Final reflections on motherhood
