New study shows how maternal fear and anxiety can shape the next generation
Japanese researchers have discovered that anxiety in pregnancy worsens birth outcomes, implying that emotional support is a vital pillar of maternal healthcare.
Tag: childbirth
Childfree not childless: a filmmaker reclaims her right to freedom from motherhood
A married woman without children faces innumerable judgements and questions in India. But even though motherhood is idealised, the woman’s body is considered impure, notes filmmaker Shobhita Thakur.
Ritual to reality: the silenced wounds of postpartum motherhood in India
Postpartum depression in India is not just a ‘private matter’ but a symptom of systemic neglect and a failure of public-health infrastructure. Rituals intended as care frequently become tools of emotional and social control, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
A journalist and ‘reluctant mother’ on the icky parts of Indian parenting no one talks about
Journalist Zehra Naqvi’s debut book ‘The Reluctant Mother’ chronicles her personal struggles of motherhood in a world that constantly tries to define her and who she should be.
eShe TV: Modern Childbirth Myths Busted by Modern Moms
In episode 5 of eShe TV, editor Aekta Kapoor talks to doula Neha Misra Mutluru and natural birth proponent Megha Khanduja about modern-day birthing myths.
How traditional Indian practices like jholi-swinging benefit babies
Traditional Indian methods of caring for newborns are beneficial and practical, says Dr Farah Adam Mukadam.
I Had a Baby During the COVID Lockdown
Giving birth is a big challenge in itself – imagine doing it under the shadow of COVID! New mother Varsha Khandelwal shares her experience.
by eShe
May 20, 2020
How a Young Mumbai Doctor Transformed Healthcare in a Bihar Village
Dr Taru Jindal was sent to Bihar to train rural doctors in modern childbirth practices; she ended up transforming the community and herself.
My Spiritual Practice Helped Me Have a Natural Delivery After C-Section
Megha Khanduja’s first baby was born through caesarean section, and she was told her second would have to be too. But she was determined to have a natural birth.
What Happens When Your Baby Is Born at the Same Time as Your Startup!
These three entrepreneurs gave birth and set up ambitious startups at the same time. How did it go for them? We find out!
Insta-Birth: These pages share powerful stories of pregnancy and childbirth
These Instagram pages remind women of their innate divinity and their amazing strength. They also share stories of loss, of challenges and pain.
“Birth Has Become Highly Medicalized”: Why Every Birthing Mom Needs a Doula
Certified birth doula Neha Misra Mutluru tells us what her work involves and why a mother’s mental health is vital for her baby’s wellbeing.
I became an egg donor for love
Would you become an egg donor even if the process is painful and there is nothing in it for you? This is one woman’s story.
What No One Ever Tells You About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is a natural process but it’s not always effortless. There are plenty of surprises in store for first-time mothers, says Hansa Makhijani Jain.
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