Agata: Five Unmedicated Hospital Births. Motherhood, Creativity and Transformation.

Send us Fan MailAgata, mother of five children, shares her experiences of pregnancy and giving birth at Hirslanden Hospital in Zurich with remarkable honesty, self-awareness, and optimism.Originally from Russia, Agata met her German husband in the UK before settling in Zurich in 2011Always wanted a large family- had her first three children in less than three years, followed by her fourth and fifthLearned to listen to her body during pregnancy, which helped heal her relationship with foodExperienced different labor signs with each pregnancy, contractions for most births, but her water broke with her fourthDiscovered the importance of being relaxed during labor, finding that enemas helped her mentally prepare and relaxFirst birth lasted about 10 hours, while subsequent births became progressively fasterFifth birth was transformative as she learned to "give space to pain" rather than resisting itHad water births for her fourth and fifth children, finding the experience gentler for both herself and babyFound her unplanned fifth pregnancy reconnected her with singing and creativityNow makes music, recording five songs while pregnant with her fifth child, more available on Spotify. She also leads a mother's group called Mama Star (information below)Connects birth experiences to a life philosophy: when we stop resisting and allow natural processes to unfold, everything flows more smoothlySubscribe for more Swiss Birth Stories, Write a review, and share this podcast to help more parents in Switzerland and beyond find the show.Agata's ResourcesStar - https://bnd.lc/j6wEwLove You Always - https://bnd.lc/loveyoualwaysOne can find links to various streaming platforms here: https://www.agatastapelfeldt.com/musicI also would like to share that I've started a community for mums-entrepreneurs - Mama Star - One can join by contacting me via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/agata_stapelfeldt/ or via my website https://www.agatastapelfeldt.com/contactCheck out Agata's music on Spotify, including "Love You Always," a beautiful song about motherhood featured at the end of this episode.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