Driving Systemic Change in Maternal Healthcare

On Suicide Prevention Day, we highlight the link between maternal mental health and reducing maternal mortality. This graphic series explains how quality healthcare, including prenatal, skilled birth, and postnatal care, is crucial for both physical and mental well-being.

We celebrate and advocate for midwifery-led care. Midwives provide compassionate, personalized, and empowering support that makes each birth a unique and cherished experience. We believe they are central to a respectful and safe maternity care system.

Our work intersects with public health and urban planning. Here, our co-founder Asha Kilaru participates in a workshop on Bengaluru's "Blue-Green Commons," advocating for the importance of open, green spaces around government hospitals as vital areas for healing and well-being.

A moment from the "Reclaim and Turn Inclusive Bengaluru" workshop where community members discussed pathways for pro-people and pro-ecology planning. We believe that a healthy city with accessible public spaces contributes to the overall health of its families.

A wider view of the engaged audience at the Environmental Social Group workshop. Our participation ensures that the perspective of maternal and child health is included in broader conversations about creating a healthier, more inclusive city for everyone.

We were present at the Aastrika Foundation's important discussion on "Too Much, Too Soon: India's Rising C-Section Rates." This image captures the speakers on stage, highlighting the high-level engagement needed to address this critical issue in maternal health.

A panel discussion in progress at the event addressing India's high C-section rates. We actively participate in and promote these conversations to create awareness and explore potential solutions for ensuring medically necessary, not elective, procedures.

The official invitation for the discussion on rising C-section rates, featuring key stakeholders from the government and healthcare foundations. We share these events to encourage wider participation and dialogue on improving maternal health outcomes.

We believe in empowering women with information about their rights and entitlements. This graphic explains the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a government scheme providing free, quality antenatal checkups to ensure a safer pregnancy for every woman.