Belén: Birth Centre to Hospital Birth. Making Birth Choices with Confidence.

Send us Fan MailBelén shares her empowering birth journey from Argentina to Switzerland, demonstrating how informed choices and self-advocacy created a positive experience even when her birth plan changed. Her story highlights the importance of preparation, language accessibility, and strong postpartum support across continents.Originally from Argentina, fell in love with a Swiss man while travelingPrepared her body for pregnancy by tracking cycles, training her body and focusing on nutritionThoroughly researched Swiss birth options before choosing Burgdorf Birth Center (in the Spital Emmental network)Labored in the birth center using movement, water, and music for comfortTransferred to adjacent hospital for epidural when labor became challenging, described the ease in this transfer as the institutions are separated by corridor and reflects on this choice with a lot of introspectionSuccessfully advocated for space and time to try natural methods to help baby descend before interventionsDelivered baby Milo, who was in an unusual position as he had his hand up by his face, with vacuum assistance after respectful discussions with providersExperienced excellent language support with all providers communicating in EnglishReceived comprehensive postpartum care from visiting midwives and familySpent three months in Argentina with her newborn surrounded by family supportFound the most beautiful moments in the quiet nighttime connections with her babySubscribe for more Swiss Birth Stories, Write a review, and share this podcast to help more parents in Switzerland and beyond find the show.Belèn's ResourcesDoula & placenta medicine and more https://www.instagram.com/wise_woman_maternity_?igsh=MWs1MTVtdHc1Z2QwYQ==Doula & pre and post birth courses & stillen berater from La leche league https://www.instagram.com/nacer.suiza?igsh=NWg3a2E0NHBhMm91Geburtshaus Emmental https://geburtshaus.spital-emmental.chInstagram: @happy.day.bumps.babes.beyondSupport 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