Karina: The Most Empowering Thing I've Ever Done Was Give Birth. Unmedicated Hospital Birth.

Send us Fan MailKarina shares her empowering unmedicated birth experience at Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich, where she welcomed her daughter Amalia Luna after navigating nine months of severe pregnancy nausea.First-time mother from Poland partnered with a Swiss fatherEndured persistent nausea throughout pregnancy that only subsided in the last trimesterPrepared thoroughly for birth with meditation, environmental cues, birthing ball exercises, and ice cube practiceChose hospital birth for consistency despite considering birth center optionsUsed TENS machine and hip squeezes from her partner and doula (our lovely co-host Christine) for pain managementArrived at hospital already 6cm dilated after laboring at homeFound the hospital triage with bright lights and monitoring challengingExperienced the pushing phase as equally intense as contractionsDescribes birth as "animalistic" and "liberating" as she vocalized through the experienceAppreciated the support voices around her saying "you can do this"Surprised by the physical recovery needed after natural birthFound breastfeeding challenging but persevered through nipple shield use for three monthsDiscovered her baby had a spirited temperament from day oneConsiders birth the most empowering experience of her lifeSubscribe 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