Birthing Naturally Queen Calendar 2025 Unveiled in New Delhi
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, unveiled the Birthing Naturally Queen Calendar 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative, conceptualized by maternal health advocate Dr. Mahima Bakshi, aims to promote maternal mental health awareness and celebrate the journey of pregnancy and motherhood across India.
Dr. Mahima Bakshi, a leading expert in maternal and child health, has been spearheading the Birthing Naturally Queen movement since 2021. This movement focuses on providing better emotional and psychological support for expecting mothers. The 5th edition of the calendar features pregnant women from various cities across India, who will serve as ambassadors for maternal health awareness.
The presence of the Hon'ble Minister at the launch highlights the importance of initiatives that focus on the well-being of expecting mothers. Dr. Mahima Bakshi expressed her gratitude for this support and reiterated her commitment to ensuring that women receive the care and encouragement they deserve during pregnancy and postpartum.
Dr. Mahima, who has received multiple accolades for her work, has also authored two books - Birthing Naturally and Empowering You Beyond Birthing - and hosts The Mahima Bakshi Show, a podcast dedicated to women's and child health awareness.
With increasing awareness around maternal mental health, this initiative aims to spark conversations, encourage support systems, and bring greater attention to the holistic well-being of mothers in India.
13 Comments
Katchuka
It's amazing to see an initiative focused on improving maternal mental health in India, which is often neglected.
BuggaBoom
Dr. Bakshi's additional resources like books and podcasts provide further support and information for pregnant women.
Noir Black
This calendar promotes an unrealistic image of pregnancy and motherhood, ignoring the challenges and difficulties many women face.
Loubianka
Focusing only on "natural" birth ignores the reality that many women need medical interventions during pregnancy and childbirth.
Eugene Alta
There's a lack of information about the scientific evidence backing the "Birthing Naturally Queen" movement.
Coccinella
By featuring real women, the calendar presents relatable and empowering role models for expecting mothers.
Muchacho
The calendar serves as a platform to start important conversations about maternal mental health and break the stigma surrounding it.
Habibi
The calendar beautifully celebrates the diversity of pregnant women across the country.
Africa
Hopefully, this initiative will put pressure on the government to invest more in maternal healthcare and mental health services.
Bella Ciao
Natural birth is not for everyone. This calendar might put pressure on women to choose this option even if it's not right for them.
ArtemK
The calendar reinforces traditional gender roles by focusing solely on mothers, ignoring the role of fathers and partners.
Africa
Instead of promoting natural birth, we should focus on ensuring every woman has access to the healthcare she needs, regardless of her choices.
ZmeeLove
Dr. Bakshi's expertise and passion for maternal health are inspiring and much needed.