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's journey of Pregnancy
• The Women's experience and wisdomm of Birth around her.
• The circumstances with the doctor that led to a shift in their approach.
• The decision to birth at home
• The choice of a local dai to support them

Kriti is the founder of the permaculture farm ‘Slowness Himalayas’. Natural dyer and ethnobotanist.

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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

• Symptoms of Postnatal Depression as different from Postpartum Blues.
• Ways you can recognise it
• What helped me heal from it
• What should Father/Family/Partners do
• How family dynamics affect Postpartum and how men can protect their women in it.

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.

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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:

• Overcoming fear in Birth
• Discerning Fear from Intuition
• Water Birth and the role of mind in Birth
• Weather all fear can be wiped out before Birth

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

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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:

1. Birth: then vs. now
2. Overinformation — helpful or harmful?
3. The real fear behind childbirth
4. Do babies feel trauma during birth?
5. How birth shapes a baby’s early experience
6. What can truly improve birth for women?

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.

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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

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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

• What 'Surrender' means during Birth?
• Why Birth becomes a transformative experience?
• The experience of Labor and the Mind Body Connection
• Having a Doula as a First Time Mother
• The kind of Birth Classes that helped the mother

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 :)

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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!

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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:

• Bleeding in Current Pregnancy
• History of Miscarriage
• Age - 35+

In this episode, we discuss

• Are all these reasons legitimate to use progestrone - a steroid hormone preventively in Pregnancy?
• Are there any side effects you should know of?
• Step by Step sample of my guidance to my parents when they come with a issue.
• What can you do when you have a similar situation.

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

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