Elli: From fear to trust. Two babies, Two Different Experiences.

Send us Fan MailEllie shares her journey of giving birth twice at the University Hospital in Zurich, exploring both the emotional challenges of pregnancy and the profound differences between her two birth experiences. Through her story, she highlights the importance of advocating for yourself during labor and recognizing that babies arrive with their own unique personalities from day one.There are a few gorgeous moments in this podcast where you can hear her little one snuggling in for a feed. We kept these moments in as it is simply real and true to the experience of interviewing Elli, which was a total delight.Moving to Switzerland shortly before starting a familyExperiencing physically easy pregnancies while struggling with the psychological aspectsBeing induced 9-10 days past estimated due date for both pregnanciesFirst birth involving an epidural and the "cascade of interventions"Second birth progressing to intense, unmedicated labor within hoursAdvocating against an episiotomy during second birth without prior consentInsights on the Swiss postpartum care systemRealizing her two children had completely different personalities from birth, and learning how to parent such different childrenThe valuable midwife advice: "If it works for you, then it's okay"Finding perspective with her second child that everything is just a phaseElli's ResourcesInstagram:@[email protected]@BadassmotherbirtherPodcast RecommendationsInformed pregnancy podcast and informed pregnancy plus (to watch birth movies)The Birth HourEvidence Based BirthMakes Milk with Emma PickettSubscribe for more Swiss Birth Stories, Write a review, and share this podcast to help more parents in Switzerland and beyond find the show.Support the podcast with a small donation or tip Please connect with us!Archived-Click here to share your story and be our next guest!All Swiss Birth Stories EpisodesOur Websites:www.swissbirthstories.comwww.juliathedoula.chwww.lilybee.chInstagram:@[email protected]@lilybeezurichMentioned in this episode:Discover more great podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more.SwissCast Network