Birth Agni-logo

Birth Agni

Kids & Family Podcasts

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 Fire that brings us alive, transforms us and has the ability to burn. Birth is designed to affect a woman’s integrity. It is the fire of awakening that makes her life experience wholesome. Deep down her body knows what Birth is supposed to feel - a euphoria of bringing a new life on Earth. The cocktail of hormones are designed to give her a high. However, birth today has quickly swayed away from a phase of joy to the one marked by Fear, the constant questioning of a woman’s capacity to Birth naturally and the ugly calculation of the odds of a healthy baby at the expense of the mother’s health. We forget that their health is interlinked and flourish as a dyad. In India, the urban rate of Cesarean Sections on an average until 2020 is a whopping 40% which is concerning. Birth is linked to Patriarchy, Healthcare Politics and Women’s Rights. Respect in Birth is long due to women and it affects the core of who they are. Join me Divya Kapoor, a Certified Birth and Lactation Counselor and aspiring Traditional Birth Attendant in the quest to shine light on what we can do as parents and a community to change the narrative.

Location:

India

Description:

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 Fire that brings us alive, transforms us and has the ability to burn. Birth is designed to affect a woman’s integrity. It is the fire of awakening that makes her life experience wholesome. Deep down her body knows what Birth is supposed to feel - a euphoria of bringing a new life on Earth. The cocktail of hormones are designed to give her a high. However, birth today has quickly swayed away from a phase of joy to the one marked by Fear, the constant questioning of a woman’s capacity to Birth naturally and the ugly calculation of the odds of a healthy baby at the expense of the mother’s health. We forget that their health is interlinked and flourish as a dyad. In India, the urban rate of Cesarean Sections on an average until 2020 is a whopping 40% which is concerning. Birth is linked to Patriarchy, Healthcare Politics and Women’s Rights. Respect in Birth is long due to women and it affects the core of who they are. Join me Divya Kapoor, a Certified Birth and Lactation Counselor and aspiring Traditional Birth Attendant in the quest to shine light on what we can do as parents and a community to change the narrative.

Twitter:

@divyavoce

Language:

English


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Announcement : Season 2026 - Home Birth | Pregnancy Series

2/24/2026
Three weeks into February, in the soft glow of postpartum, our host, Divya shares a tender life update : welcoming her son in the quiet hours of December after a birth she deeply cherishes. Supported by her husband, daughter, and doula, this experience has begun a powerful season of slowing down, integration, and presence. In this episode, Rohit Kokane, head of productions at Birth Agni, explains the pause and officially announce the return of Birth Agni in June 2026 — with more real birth stories, diverse expert-led education, advocacy-driven conversations, and the continuation of Midwives Around the World. We also introduce a special membership-only pregnancy series launching in August 2026 , 12 intimate episodes designed to help you build your birth team, work through fears, nourish your body, and prepare for birth in a way that aligns with your life. Birth is a becoming. We’ll see you in June ’26. Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:05:00

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#152 - Surabhi 's Birth Story | Glucose IV | Self Acceptance | Placenta Birth

12/21/2025
Note - This is the last episode of the year 2025 We will be back in 2026! Happy festivities! Part II of Surabhi's birth story takes you through her journey of labor and birth. Discussion points Tune in now! Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:09:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#151- Surabhi and Darshan's Birth Preparation | Advocacy at a Birth Center

12/3/2025
In this conversation, Surabhi Shekhar, founder Gubbi Gudu, women’s wellness specialist, prenatal/postnatal yoga guide, and doula-in-training joins us with her loving husband, Darshan, to share the story of their preparation for a birth center experience. They speak at length about the thorough preparation, the inner work at various crossroads, and discussions as a couple helped them arrive at their decisions and needs in this journey. Surabhi reflects on the emotional process of choosing where to birth, while Darshan brings in the partner’s perspective. Their fun and interactive style of advocacy helped them collaborate with their birth center team and find a middle ground. 'Time -specific' boundaries helped them push for their needs over and over again. Knowledge became their strongest tool, helping them ask the right questions, make informed decisions, and cultivate genuine partnership with their care providers. And in a first for their birth center, their advocacy made them the first couple to physiologically birth their placenta. This episode shows what preparation can look like and how it can help propell a couple further in the direction of the birth they imagine, yet embrace that birth is an unknown space. Tune in now to know more! Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:04:07

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#150 - Pregnancy at 40: Myths, Facts, and Real Stories

11/26/2025
Ever wondered why the age of 35 suddenly becomes this big red sign in conversations about pregnancy? In this episode, we discuss fertility and the age of a woman’s egg. We will understand biology of what actually happens to your egg each cycle and how aging really affects fertility and a fascinating research paper I found , https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/rmb2.12652 By the end of this episode , you will be able to make an informed understanding of the entire dialogue around aging, women and fertility. Links to real stories: #130 - Shilpi's home birth story- meconium, true knot and a geriatric pregnancy. #114 - Part III - Ariel and Nitin's experience: #92 - Baneen's Home Birth Story with a Midwife #105: Rashmi’s home birth story #74 - Becca's Home Birth Experience Tune in for conversation on age, eggs, and women’s health. Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:21:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#149 - Oxytocin and its profound role in Pregnancy , Labor, Birth and Breastfeeding with Dr Sarah Buckley

11/17/2025
Oxytocin is a hormone whose effects on the body are hugely celebrated yet largely unknown. Dr Sarah Buckley's work on Oxytocin has extensive insights into how it affects women in pregnancy and birth. Focus points Dr. Sarah Buckley is a GP, researcher, and mother of four, best known for her bestselling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering and her influential research on oxytocin and the hormones of labour. For more than 20 years, Dr Sarah has written, taught, and spoken around the world for various elite newspapers, midwifery journals , tv and news to help families make informed, intuitive choices. She has been featured in documentaries like Orgasmic Birth, Birth Time, and Born at Home https://sarahbuckley.com/ Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:11:21

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#148 - Traditional midwifery , regulations and midwifery care for plus sized women with Maryn Green and Margo from the Indie Birth Association

11/12/2025
Series: Midwives around the world What is traditionally midwifery and what do midwives have to say about Birth work, licensure and the shifting dynamics among birthworkers. As a pregnant couple listening to this episode you will have clarity in your decision making when choosing a midwife or support team for your birth. Discussion Points 1. Licensure in the world of birth. 2. Do skills matter in unlicensed midwifery? 3. Division in the world of midwifery on medical vs non medical - helpful or regressive? 4. Stories on supporting Plus sized pregnancy. About the Guests Maryn Green is a traditional homebirth radical midwife with over 15 years of experience in supporting women throughout the perinatal period. She co-founded Indie Birth Association and hosts -Taking Birth Back and co-hosts Raising 10 kids with her husband. Margo has been a midwife since 2016 having apprenticed with Maryn for 5 years along with undertaking a midwifery course. Margo works with women virtually, mentoring new midwives while single mom-ing and homeschooling her two gorgeous children. She is also a magical money coach. Find them: maryngreen.co magicalmama.org https://indiebirth.org/ YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MomGoesSurfing Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:18:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#147 - Birth and Inner Work for Parents and Birth Workers with Reba Daniel

11/4/2025
Birth work is a complex territory. It is coming together of an expecting family with a birth worker and they work together with consistent dialogue about the changing desires and needs of a family and in Reba , our guest's words, the line or boundary of the Birth worker. Reba Daniel is a health journalist, birth doula & childbirth educator with over 17 years of experience providing healing and recuperative support for birth trauma experiences as well as deep inner work support to pregnant couples. Also, there is more nuance to this topic than what I can possibly sum up in this description. So straight to the... Focus Points 1. Reba's Story of Unassisted Birth 2. How Birth changed Reba's inclination further into the intuitive and spiritual container that life is. 3. The methodology Reba used to surrender or find a direction. 4. Birth and the various layers of Fear in it. 5. Authenticity and Birth 6. Inner work for Birthworkers 7. Birthwork and Activism 8. Birth and Safety Tune in now! Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:48:33

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#146 - The road to Free Birthing with Sarah Schmid

10/28/2025
Sarah Schmid is a medical doctor, author, and mother of ten children. Nine of her children, including a set of twins, were born in planned unassisted home births. For many years, she has been active online in various ways on the topics of self-responsible pregnancy and autonomous childbirth. She has written several books on the subject, the best known of which is “Freebirth – Self-directed Pregnancy and Birth” Other key areas of her work include traditional nutrition, gut health, and dental health. She narrates Tune in now! Find Sarah's Youtube Channel Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:50:30

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#145: Our Gateway into menarche and essence of childbirth the spiritual container

10/21/2025
What if we learnt that our menstrual cycles were a tool for growth. It is something that makes us women special and powerful. If we are looking at helping women see the Shakti or the power in themselves, the road begins at Menarche. I have been meaning to have an episode on this topic and keenly follow the work of elder home birth Midwife of 30 years, Jane Hardwicke. She is a grandmother , teacher, writer and educator in the realms of menarche, childbirth and menopause. She offers training on the spiritual practice of menstruation, pregnancy and founded 'The School of Shamanic Womancraft' and she has created the first holistic menstrual cycle charting app – Spinning Wheels. Focus points: 1. Menarche as a spiritual pathway. 2. Role of mums in passing down the wisdom of Menarche. 3. Are we victims of our periods or there is more power, wisdom and teachings it can unleash if we knew better. 4. Role of fathers in setting the right protective environments for menarche. 5. Our association of pain through Menarche and its impact on Childbirth. 6. The significance of building rituals for Menarche , Childbirth and Postpartum. Tune in now ! More about Jane: Website: https://janehardwickecollings.com/ E courses: https://janehardwickecollings.com/ecourse/ Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:05:45

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#144 - Fertility and The Traditional Chinese Medicine with Nicole Lange, founder LifeHealingLife | IVF | PCOS

10/14/2025
There was a news article recently that said India’s fertility rate is down , First dip in two years. Generally , we are all observing a rise in the need for fertility as well. More and more IVF clinics and centers are coming along. When we think of supporting our conception or having a baby, we think the medical route, tests , pills and hormonal therapies, what if there was an alternative pathway, efficient and workable for couples , an area they can explore. That's the focus of today’s podcast. I sit down with Nicole Lange , founder LifeHealingLife, a fertility expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist and educator specializing exclusively in trauma informed care, pregnancy, and post-infertility care in Minneapolis Minnesota. We have a fabulous conversation today going peeling off the general understanding of fertility and TCM. Nicole is passionate about her work and it comes through the conversation. The Podcast focuses on Nicole is offering a 10% off for our listeners on her programs and some free education resources: Online education — programs, mini-courses, blog, youtube channel, podcast conversations, etc can all be found at: https://www.lifehealinglife.com/online-fertility-education Fertility Freebies: https://www.lifehealinglife.com/fertility-freebies Code for $10 off any of Nicole’s online program for podcast listeners: LHLPOD10 Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:53:56

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#143 - Part II Kriti's Birth Story - the story of surrender to inner calling | Meconium | Self Directed Birth | Inner Strength

10/8/2025
This is the story of Kriti's Labor and Birth and how they made the decisions moving through each phase. The highlight of the story is 'Self direction' . It is not important where you really birth, what is important at the core of it all is how 'self directed' a family is in their birth choices. Kriti and Ashish are a grounded couple who take time to decide what is good for them, they listen in and are great examples of strength, inner strength. There is vulnerability and charm in their story. Discussion points: Kriti is the founder of the permaculture farm ‘Slowness Himalayas’. Natural dyer and ethnobotanist. Find her on insta: @digitalbatutta Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:16:39

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#142 - Part I - Why Kriti Chose a Home Birth – Her Pregnancy Story

9/30/2025
Kriti and Ashish left behind a city life to build a farm and live in a remote village - all because it meant a slower life of connection. "We would not have had a baby had we been in the city", Kriti says and then goes on to share how living with nature, they started craving to have a third energy in her own words in the world around them. In this episode, Kriti also shares how the collective women echoed a sense of strength in birth but when she went the regular route of going to a doctor, they were always reminded to be cautious , not joyous. This contrast and an episode of misconduct from the doctor shifted their approach to a more natural birth . Tune in to hear us discuss: Kriti is the founder of the permaculture farm ‘Slowness Himalayas’. Natural dyer and ethnobotanist. Find her on insta: @digitalbatutta Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:56:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#141 - Postpartum Depression - my experience - Retake

9/23/2025
Postnatal Depression - My experience... This is a Retake of the first episode of Birth Agni, postpartum depression, because it is an important discussion area. It’s me, vulnerable, traumatised by the Birth experience , cornered in the family power dynamics and sleep deprived. I share what my own experience in this episode along with If you’re a new parent, expecting, or just want to understand what it feels like when things don’t look picture-perfect after birth—this is for you. Let’s make space for the messy, the scary, the raw, and remember that you are not alone. Also check out: Postnatal Depression for Men with Joshua, Dad Coordinator for Postpartum Support International. Sign up for the Free 'Natural Birth Approach' Webinar Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:24:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#140 - Releasing Fear in Birth - The Hypnobirthing Approach with Katharine Graves , founder KGhypnobirthing

9/16/2025
Fear and birth—two words that often get tangled together. Katharine Graves, an internationally recognised hypnobirthing expert and trainer , founder of KGhypnobirthing takes us through the grounding methods in hypnobirthing and working with fear in Birth. We discuss: About the Guest: Katharine Graves is an internationally recognised expert on hypnobirthing, and author of The Hypnobirthing Book. She is the founder and leader of KG Hypnobirthing. Katharine has also trained thousands of KG Hypnobirthing teachers who have spread her method across many countries. She has been invited to speak about hypnobirthing in many countries worldwide. She is the author of the Hypnobirthing Book. Link of her online hypnobirthing course: kghb.org/kgonline Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:53:49

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#139 - Birth then and Now - 40 years of difference in the Indian Maternity Care with seasoned Birth Educator, author and former journalist Nutan Lakhanpal Pandit

9/10/2025
Nutan L Pandit has been teaching birth preparation since 1978. Back then, the Indian birth scene was very different. Nutan aunty gave birth using breathwork taught by a foreigner — so calmly, in fact, that the nurses were shocked she was already pushing while chatting! This was in Mumbai, with no ultrasounds, and one baby in face presentation. Her doctor, Dr. Jay Dhurandar, was part of a system that wasn’t yet afraid of birth the way it often is today. This episode dives into the massive changes Nutan ji has seen over 40+ years of her work. We talk about: About the Guest Nutan L Pandit is the author of 4 books (one translated into 2 languages). Everything she teaches stems from her own joyful experience of birthing and breastfeeding her two children. She’s a founding member of Birthing The New Humanity (BTNH) and has spoken at Fortis La Femme, FOGSI, Fernandez Hospital, and more — including appearances on Doordarshan, NDTV, and international conferences like the Asia Pacific Midwifery Conference and State University of New York Conference. Sign up for The Free Birth Guide Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:07:39

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#138 - Best way to Interview your Doula, Birthkeeper, Midwife

9/3/2025
Choosing the right doula, midwife, or birthkeeper for your birth journey is more than just credentials and experience — it’s about alignment. In this episode, we walk you through a heart-centered approach to choosing your birth team. We start with a self-inquiry activity to help you tune into what you truly need and desire as the first step before drafting your questions. Then, we’ll guide you through sample questions to ask during interviews (yes, interviews!) . Think of it as creating your own little soul-led checklist — from practical things to deeper “how-do-you-hold-space-for-me” kind of vibes. And we couldn’t talk about choosing the right person without pulling the Trump Card — your intuition. That quiet inner knowing often speaks louder than any resume. We’ll share how to recognize those yes/no feelings and what to do when logic says one thing, but your gut says another. Whether you're birthing at home, in a center, or in a hospital, this episode is your reminder: you deserve to feel safe, seen, and sovereign in your choices. Grab a cup of tea, bring your journal, and let’s explore how to find your people for this sacred chapter. Interested in knowing the difference between a doula, birthkeeper and Midwife, listen here Last one week to apply for the extended Free Guide Link for the Free Childbirth Guide Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:00:23:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#137 - Aishwarya's VBAC Birth Story at a Birth Center

8/26/2025
VBACs are often dreaded in the medical system. Birth Centers are open to supporting them. This story is about a successful VBAC in a birth center, yes, but its not just that. It is about a woman trying to find her way back to herself, back to her Birth wisdom and her empowered self. It is also about how she feels she was treated during the experience. There is another very strong yet subtle emotional conflict that is happening and that is about a quest to have 'A Kind of Birth' because that seems to be the 'Only Right Way' and various realisations around it. The reflection is a beautiful journey a woman goes through and Birth's primary purpose is Evolution, a physical and emotional as well as spiritual growth that many women live through their individual experiences. We discuss By the End of this Episode, you would have your own understanding of the emotional roller coaster ride that this journey was for her . It will help give you a direction on how you would like to approach your birth , Listen to your individual needs and desires . Births beyond everything needs Fluidity. Birth is Fluid just like Life, there is no Right Way to go about it, Your Way should be Your Right as it speaks to you :) Last one week to apply Here is the link for the Free Childbirth Guide to support you on your journey. Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox

Duration:01:23:59

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#136 - VBACs - Do you have a choice? Risk of Uterine Rupture

8/20/2025
Once a Cesarean , always a Cesarean - you must have also heard this common notion. Fortunately, this is far from truth. Yet , So many women feel cornered and helpless when they become pregnant again, like the decision has already been made for them. In this episode, we’re getting real about that phrase and why it’s not the whole story. We get into the actual evidence and physiology behind uterine rupture — what it is, how likely it is (with facts, not fear), and why it’s also something that can happen to first-time moms. We’ll also share the real advantages of choosing a VBAC over a repeat C-section, and why VBAC is worth considering — even when the system in India is yet reluctant to support it And if you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure what to believe — we’ve got you. We’ll walk you through what actually makes sense and share our best advice for giving VBAC your best shot. Plus, we’re giving away a Free Childbirth Guide to support you on your journey — because informed choices start with empowered information. Tune in now, share with a friend, and remember — this is your body, your baby, and your birth. You do have a voice and a Choice! Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit www.birthagni.com/birthclasses This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: Donations (India) - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#podcast-list Donations (world) - buymeacoffee.com/birthagni If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvoxSupport the production by making a donation at ...

Duration:00:26:28

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#EP135 - Miscarriage and Preventive use of Progestrone

8/13/2025
A Listener reached out sharing her regret over taking Progestrone the first time around, reason Age 35+ Women are given progestrone in Pregnancy routinely for the following reasons: In this episode, we discuss This episode does not offer individual solutions, it gives a direction of approach and brings informed consent at the forefront of these conversations. General Consultation Link Free Breastfeeding Guide Link Research Papers Link: https://europepmc.org/article/med/14583982 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-016-0294-5 https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006175/abstract https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yamini-Pokale/publication/290474768_Cytogenetic_Studies_of_Recurrent_Miscarriage-_A_Review/links/56d32f6208ae4d8d64a77631/Cytogenetic-Studies-of-Recurrent-Miscarriage-A-Review.pdf Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit www.birthagni.com/birthclasses This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: Donations (India) - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#podcast-list Donations (world) - buymeacoffee.com/birthagni If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvoxSupport the production by making a donation at ...

Duration:00:23:20

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#134 - Natural Pain Relief - What they do not teach you in traditional Birth Classes - The Embedded Gift

8/6/2025
The Embedded Gift of Pain Relief is the name I have given to the very foundation you need first in your laboring journey, without which no pain relief technique works efficiently. And this has come from experience. When I started out as a childbirth educator, the techniques I taught fell flat for some women because this very foundation was missing. Soon after, I started my training as a traditional birthkeeper/midwife and supported women birthing outside the system. This taught me what was missing. The very foundation to access The Embedded Gift of Pain Relief was missing. In today's episode, we talk about this method and the 3-step method to enhance your chances of opening the lock to this embedded gift which every woman is gifted with. It does not reside outside you. Once you are done imbibing these three conscious methods into your life, it's time to then move on to the next steps — the pain relief techniques integrated with this embedded gift — and we talk about it in our Free Guide to Childbirth. You can join the waitlist, and this guide will help you move towards the next steps. Tune in now! Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit www.birthagni.com/birthclasses This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show: Donations (India) - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#podcast-list Donations (world) - buymeacoffee.com/birthagni If you like what you hear, leave us rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvoxSupport the production by making a donation at ...

Duration:00:12:43