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Birth Agni

This Podcast explores how indigenously Birth has always unfolded, among women - our tribe, where children could see how breastfeeding was done and how birth happened. This an attempt to fetch the stories of the past as well as bring out the new India’s Birth culture to expose the defining features in both. This shall join the dots to where the increasing problems of postpartum anxiety, rising rate of surgical births and poor breastfeeding outcomes are coming from.Birth Agni - Agni meaning Fire, the

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#126 - Nipple Shields - A breastfeeding Cure or a...

Birth Agni ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood world of nipple shields—thin silicone covers used during breastfeeding. We’ll discuss why they’re so commonly recommended in the Indian hospitals, and how it can impact your breastfeeding journey. As a Lactation Counselor, I see numerous cases where Nipple Shields alter the complete breastfeeding pace and route for mothers , so much so that, it sometimes, a lot more effort to establish breastfeeding.We see in this episode , how this can be

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50:31

#125 - Afeeda's surreal birth story in a Birth Center...

Birth Agni ·

2025/05/21

The primary aspect of birth is finding a place that supports us.For some women, no institution feels like a safe space where they can truly let go and allow their intuition to guide them—where they can allow the process to unfold in its most optimal form. For others, a birth center that supports the natural function of the body is the right path.Self-direction is crucial in any birth journey.Afeeda’s birth story is an inspiring example of a self-directed birth—one rooted in deep connection with the

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54:34

Chapter II - Vikki and Raj's Second Half of the Home...

Birth Agni ·

2025/05/13

In the last episode, we spoke of Henry's Birth. In this part, we go through the experience of the transfer to the hospital and the reason behind. Often, people are worried about a Home Birth and transfer, here we see what it can look like and that should help parents in their decision on where they would like to birth. We discuss: Raj's feeling around the movement and iteraction with ambulance and authorities.Vikki's feelings and experience around the transfer.The hospital birth experienceBre...

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70:13

#123 - Chapter I - Vikki and Raj's Home Birth Story

Birth Agni ·

2025/05/07

Vikki and Raj decided on a Home Birth as life directed them to . They found a midwife after one referred to another and then another until finally they met Ditta. Their experience of a home birth is discussed in detail here. The one thing that stands out with them is the team work and mutual understanding they carry of each other at every step of the way. Its nourishing to each other, progressive as a couple and nurturing to a new soul.No doubt, the birth was fast and little Henry wanted to meet his

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10:36

#122 - Is Routine Vaginal Examination Needed?

Birth Agni ·

2025/04/30

Routine Vaginal Examinations were never a part of traditional midwifery accross various ethnicities around the word. It was used sparingly as it was also considered an intervention.In this episode, you will learn about Vaginal Examination in Late PregnancyVaginal Examination during LaborBenefits and Downsides of it along the wayDonate to support this podcast - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donateThis is the voluntary support that keeps the podcast going. Support the showSign up for

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15:40

#121 - All About Episiotomy - from routine to outdated!

Birth Agni ·

2025/04/23

Women have long feared an episiotomy over Surgical Birth aka Surgery. In experience, women felt numb, scarred and pain at the site of episiotomy. Yet , this procedure has been routine in vaginal births, Why? Can women birth without it? Listen to the episode to learn more about History of Episiotomy?How did it become a routine practice?Evidence in favor and against?Can women birth without it?How were women birthing before it was introduced?This episode is a fun run down the history talking abo...

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56:46

#120 - Swati's normal birth with the presence of...

Birth Agni ·

2025/04/16

Did you know that meconium at birth is very common?Did you know that meconium is not always threatening for the baby?Did you know that normal delivery with meconium is possible when we individualise care and see the benefits vs risk from a case to case basis?Swati's story of natural birth with meconium is one where an experienced doctor did not scare her. He observed and as the baby was not distressed, he waited and Swati was able to birth the baby vaginally. Her son was taken in for ob...

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69:11

#119 - Normal Breech Birth - Kanika's Birth Story

Birth Agni ·

2025/04/09

Breech is normal and a surgery for Breech is often the inexperience or pressure from hospitals or lack of skill from the doctor. This is a woman and a family's loss. If you wish to learn more about breech vaginal births , explore Dr Stuart Fischpien's work - http://www.birthinginstincts.com Kanika shares her story of a Breech Birth where she was being forced for a surgery right when the baby was coming out. Her husband and her decided to own their birth knowing the varied possibilities and we...

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32:06

#118 - Stem Cell Banking - What you must know!

Birth Agni ·

2025/02/05

Off late, numerous marketing events and strategies have been used by private cord stem cell banks in India to lure parents with the promise of potential benefits of storing stem cells for future malignancies their child may face. While this may seem like a lucrative and logical form of biological insurance, many of these companies rely on misleading—and in some cases, fraudulent—marketing techniques. This episode covers everything you need to know about cord stem cell banking! History of Cord Stem

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65:25

#117 - Yashoda's Birth story - Hospital vs Water...

Birth Agni ·

2025/01/23

Yashoda is a Sports Physiotherapist and an Aquatic therapist and a mom of 2 precious ones- is currently working at Aastrika midwifery centre. She had her first one born in a hospital after induction and her baby was separated from her after birth. The second time around she decided to take childbirth classes, prepare well and chose a midwifery center called Aastrika in Bangalore where she was not induced, she birthed her baby in the water and had a beautiful experience. Her breastfeeding journey was

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83:18

#116 - Language around Birth and Breastfeeding with...

Birth Agni ·

2025/01/17

" I wonder Divya, if women today can escape a pill........a vaccine.......or being under the knife." - Effath YasminCalling this a reality of today's maternal healthcare system is not enough to point out the issues that need dire resolution because the problems are far more complex than 'one' solution being right and everything else, wrong.The issue is of the belief systems fuelled by years of medical marketing, cultural hearsay, shifting away from our traditional systems

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18:13

2024 Wrap up - Winter Break

Birth Agni ·

2024/12/30

This episode has an yearly wrap up on the podcast and the following 1. How the next year will look like.2. Top 4 episodes for this year.3. Personal journey as a birth worker this year.4. Goals for the podcast5. Seeking your support and love, topics for 2025Drop your topics at admin@birthagni.com or birthagni@gmail.comSupport the show:Donations (India) - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#podcast-listDonations (world) - buymeacoffee.com/birthagniIf you like what you hear, leave us&nb...

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82:44

#114 - Part III - Ariel and Nitin's postpartum...

Birth Agni ·

2024/12/19

Postpartum is a crucial part of parenthood. There are many healing modalities that are available to help women heal. Often overlooked, is the emotional aspect of caring for a new life and work with the new changes in the relationship of couple'sWhat stands out as a learning from Ariel's story is that Preparation for every phase always helps. Ariel planned her food to the care she needed as well the people she wanted to have around early postpartum when women are trying to figure things out

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86:52

113 - Part II - Ariel's Experience of Labor and Birth

Birth Agni ·

2024/12/07

This is Part II of Ariel and Nitin's Home Birth story. Here, we go through Ariel's experience of Labor from the onset to the birth. She describes her state of mind , the sequence of events in detail in this episode.Expect :The change of scene with the intensity of labor increasing.The intense and prolonged transition due to cervical lipThe wait and tension before the baby arrivesThe birth The birth of placenta and postpartum Tune in now!Support the showSign up for Childbirth Preparation

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89:34

#112 - Part I - Ariel and Nitin's preparation for a...

Birth Agni ·

2024/11/29

I received an email from Ariel sharing how listening to this podcast was a part of her preparation for a home birth and she wanted to payback by contributing her story to the podcast. We are excited to have this homebirthing duo in a three Part series through their journey of Preparation, experience of Birth and Postpartum on the podcast.Ariel and Nitin are an Indian couple living in the US who were expecting their first as a 35+ yr old couple. Fortunately, they had already come across Water

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94:01

#111 Part II - Meenakshi's Home Birth story

Birth Agni ·

2024/11/20

This is Meenakshi's home birth story and interestingly her discovery of pregnancy when she was breastfeeding her twins already.She learnt pretty late and went on to discover it people started saying your belly seems different. In this episode, we discussDiscovery of pregnancy while breastfeeding twins.Decision of home birthPreparation for a Home Birth and owning responsibilityExperience of Free BirthBirthing the PlacentaEarly PostpartumAbout the Guest : Meenakshi is a homeschooling mother to

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58:57

#110 - Part I - Meenkashi's twin normal / vaginal...

Birth Agni ·

2024/11/13

Meenakshi birthed her twins vaginally in the only normal birth supportive hospital in Delhi, Sitaram bhartiya.After she was denied normal birth by her already consulting doctor, she switched her OBGYN and had a generally good experience.It was the second time around that she was inclined at having a Home Birth, the preparation of which along the way helped her realize what she dreamt of as a normal birth was this all along deep within her heart. Her changing views about Birth are reflected in this

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58:53

#109 - Zahra's Free Birth Story | Healing a Deep Tear...

Birth Agni ·

2024/10/23

Zahra had supported a friend's home birth before she decided it for herself. She was not even married then and was pulled into this birth by the mother who trusted her and her decision completely. Her family was supportive throughout. She had no ultrasounds or checkups except once. She was waiting for labor to begin so excitedly that once a false alarm got the entire house ready and prepared. She laughs as she tells her story of precipitous labor, facing her fears when the tear took mont...

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98:50

#108 - Komal's orgasmic birth and the journey of...

Birth Agni ·

2024/10/15

India has always birthed at home. Women birthed at home as a culture. Today, women are going back to their roots out of the lucrative outcome of health, easier labor and comfortable birth. Not just India, women birthed at home across the world, as homo sapiens, this was the primal instinct. Yes, women died in birth and babies died too. They die in hospitals today as well not because of someone's fault or lack of medical support. Things happen beyond the understanding of medicine, sc...

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66:30

#107 - Birth then and now - 40 years of difference in...

Birth Agni ·

2024/09/25

Nutan L Pandit has been teaching birth preparation classes since 1978. A lot has changed in the Indian Birth scene since then. Mrs Pandit birthed her children then using Breathwork which was taught by a foreigner, the nurses then could not believe she was already pushing and talking without being in obvious distress. This was in Mumbai, she also did not have any ultrasounds then. The doctor was Dr Jay Dhurandar and one of the babies was face presentation. The Indian Maternal Sy...

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