Why a home birth , you may ask? Why a home birth despite risks?What if you have worked in the medical system and chose to home birth realising that is the best option for you?That's Baneen Karachiwala, a Public Health Researcher,  Baneen has been associated with various organisations at the national and international level for the last 19 years, providing support in research, documentation and programmatic interventions in the fields of health and development across India. Her special interests lie in the areas of human rights, maternal and child health. She moved to Goa 7 years ago and now has shifted focus to the areas of hospitality and interior design.In this episode, Baneen walks us through the various challenges we face today both in public and private maternal healthcare system including respectful maternity care as a precursor to her home birth story where placenta accreta was known in advance.We discuss:The gaps that could be improved in the entire spectrum of maternal healthcare to ensure a healthy outcome and a good experience both for the mother and baby.The absorption of traditionally trained and experienced workforce of Dais (Indian Traditional Midwives) into the system as against starting a new cadre of support system from scratch. Baneen's story of Home Birth, working with the contractions, handling an emergency with an experienced midwife and more..The healing community care model of Prenatal and Postpartum SupportBirth and taking responsibility - the downsides of blaming your midwife or provider.There are so many beautiful nuggets that Baneen has shared over the course of her story . Hope it inspires some of you to explore the options you may have around you to birth the way you desire!Reach out to guest:Baneen KarachiwalaSupport the showSign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit www.birthagni.com/birthclassesSupport the show:Donations (India) - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#podcast-listDonations (world) - buymeacoffee.com/birthagni If you like what you hear, leave us a rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode! a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FB Share on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox Support the production by making a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/birthagni. This ensures the continuity and quality and a good coffee on sleepless recording nights! Subscribe to the FREE newsletter at https:/...