Voices of Change

This initiative showcases obstetricians and gynaecologists who have championed and set up institutions or practices that promote a positive birthing experience for women. By sharing their stories in their own voices, we envision inspiring others to emulate their approaches and drive change.

The Voices of Change initiative also aims brings these trailblazers together to form a community, honour their invaluable contributions, and celebrate their impact.

Dr Evita Fernandez: Voice of Change

A pioneer of professional midwifery in India. An obstetrician by background who embraced midwifery. A leader who works with and respects midwives as colleagues. The founder of India’s first international-standard training programmes for midwives.

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Dr Vidyadhar Bangal: Voice of Change

A powerful conversation that gives us a window into the decades of experience and progressive thinking, introducing our second Voice of Change – Dr Vidyadhar Bangal – Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences @pims_du_official.

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Dr Namrita Mary George: Voice of Change

Dr Namrita shares her journey from the time she was a student, where she saw crowded public hospitals with labouring mothers often not having a bed or labour companion and the rampant use of non-evidence based practices.

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Dr Poonam Verma Shivkumar: Voice of Change

Dr Poonam shares her inspiring journey in maternal health care. Deeply influenced by the Gandhian idea of community service and rural healthcare, she embarked on a path to ensure equitable access to quality maternal care for women in rural areas.

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Dr Shrinivas Gadappa: Voice of Change

Pioneering the implementation of Respectful Maternity Care at a high caseload facility in Aurangabad, promoting privacy, informed consent, encouraging birth companions and alternative birthing positions…

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Did you know?

In a research partnership with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, we are studying the implementation of professional midwifery in India, including midwifery education, capacity-building initiatives, midwife-led care units, and acceptance of midwifery.

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