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Birth Agni

Divya Kapoor
Home Birth
Breastfeeding
KG Hypnobirthing
Postpartum Depression
Birth Education
Menarche
Menstrual Cycle
Freebirth
Birth Work
Licensure
Oxytocin
Mysore, India
Physiological Birth
Hospital Birth
Egg Freezing
Age and Fertility
Egg Quality
Birth
Fear
Birth Experience

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... more

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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 experien... more

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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. 

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• Laboring at home to reaching the birth centre ... more

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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 experie... more

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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... more

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Dr. Sarah Buckley
Family physician, researcher, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
University of Queensland (researcher); author of Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing
Episode: #149 - Oxytocin and its profound role in Pregnancy , Labor, Birth and Breastfeeding with Dr Sarah Buckley
Maryn Green
Traditional home birth radical midwife, co-founder Indie Birth Association
Indie Birth Association
Episode: #148 - Traditional midwifery , regulations and midwifery care for plus sized women with Maryn Green and Margo from the Indie Birth Association
Reba Daniel
Health journalist, birth doula and childbirth educator
Episode: #147 - Birth and Inner Work for Parents and Birth Workers with Reba Daniel
Sarah Schmid
Medical doctor, author, and mother of 10 children
Independent author/advocate on autonomous childbirth
Episode: #146 - The road to Free Birthing with Sarah Schmid
Jane Hardwicke Collings
Elder home-birth midwife, grandmother, teacher, and author
School of Shamanic Womancraft / Spinning Wheels app
Episode: #145: Our Gateway into menarche and essence of childbirth the spiritual container
Nicole Lange
Founder of LifeHealingLife, fertility expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine
LifeHealingLife
Episode: #144 - Fertility and The Traditional Chinese Medicine with Nicole Lange, founder LifeHealingLife | IVF | PCOS
Katharine Graves
Internationally recognized expert on hypnobirthing, founder of KG Hypnobirth ing
KG Hypnobirthing
Episode: #140 - Releasing Fear in Birth - The Hypnobirthing Approach with Katharine Graves , founder KGhypnobirthing
Nutan Lakhanpal Pandit
Seasoned childbirth educator, author and former journalist
Birth Agni, The New Humanity
Episode: #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

Host

Divya Kapoor
Host and childbirth educator; interviewer and birth-education advocate

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Bravo!

    Such a value packed podcast ever on this topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoebaShe
    India6 months ago
  • SENSITIVE, POWERFUL, EDUCATIONAL

    This podcast is both informative and enjoyable and is going from strength to strength. Each episode is full of interesting people sharing useful knowledge to help women make empowered decisions and reclaim birth. A must listen for any mother or father to be. GREAT JOB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barefoot mother
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very informative podcast

    This is such a great podcast to learn from. Divya is a wonderful host and breaks up an important topic in bite sizes making it easy to take in, use and apply.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Earth Talk
    Australia4 years ago
  • Super detailed info

    I was blown away by how detailed these conversations are. It instilled a huge sense of trust and relaxation about the process. Looking forward to incorporating into future pregnancy journeys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Titi
    United States4 years ago
  • Not enough discussion about these topics

    A “must listen” for women. Didn’t think I’d like a sexual health podcast discussion but here I am leaving a 5 start review. Definitely tuning in again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Queen AA
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the focus on autonomy and informed decision-making in birth.
Listeners praise depth and practical takeaways for pregnancy and birth.
Users highlight authentic, relatable discussions and diverse guest voices.

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#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
Q: What role does intuition play in labor, and how can partners support childbirth?
Intuition is presented as a guiding force that helps a laboring person stay relaxed and in flow, which can reduce pain perception and facilitate natural progression. Partners can support by being present, practicing breathing together, maintaining eye contact, and helping the laboring person stay calm, while avoiding fear-mongering and unnecessary medicalization.
#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
Q: What was birth like in the 1980s compared to today, and what changed most in the system?
The episode highlights a contrast between a less intervention-heavy era with fewer ultrasounds and lower cesarean rates, and today's technology-driven approach where tests, scans, and monitoring have become pervasive. The guest argues that this shift has increased fear and reliance on medical procedures, often at the expense of natural birth processes, and emphasizes the value of private, experiential birth education that centers on intuition and calm.
#145: Our Gateway into menarche and essence of childbirth the spiritual container
Q: How can young women start connecting with their menstrual cycle in a practical way?
Start by daily tracking how you feel, correlating energy, mood, appetite, libido, and sleep with where you are in the cycle and with the current lunar phase. Involve a partner in the process to foster understanding and support.
#148 - Traditional midwifery , regulations and midwifery care for plus sized women with Maryn Green and Margo from the Indie Birth Association
Q: How do plus-size women fit into traditional midwifery and how does the medical system view them?
Plus-size patients are often labeled high risk by the medical system, but traditional midwives focus on overall health, mobility, and individualized risk assessment rather than weight alone, arguing for non-judgmental, capability-based care.
#148 - Traditional midwifery , regulations and midwifery care for plus sized women with Maryn Green and Margo from the Indie Birth Association
Q: What is the difference between a licensed midwife and an unlicensed midwife?
The licensed model imposes regulatory oversight and a medical framework, which can constrain autonomy and create a 'box' for what is considered acceptable care, while unlicensed traditional midwives often emphasize individualized, sovereignty-based care and direct accountability to the client.

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What is Birth Agni about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on birth culture, autonomy, and holistic care within India, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary perspectives. Across episodes, the host curates conversations with birth educators, traditional midwives, doctors, and holistic fertility experts to challenge high-intervention norms, highlight patient-led decisions, and explore practical approaches to safe, empowered birth. Notable threads include deconstructing medicalized narratives, reverence for physiological birth, and the role of community, lineage, and informing resources in shaping birth choices. The format often features personal birth stories, practical guidance on preparation and education, and advocacy for informed consent, safer breastfeeding, and compassi... more

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1. Dr. Sarah Buckley
2. Maryn Green
3. Reba Daniel
4. Sarah Schmid
5. Jane Hardwicke Collings
6. Nicole Lange
7. Katharine Graves
8. Nutan Lakhanpal Pandit

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