36. How to Have the Best Childbirth with Lamaze Practices
Do you want to feel calm, confident, and in control during childbirth? Or will you leave everything up to the hospital and hope for the best? 🤔In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Mekha Shaji, certified Lamaze instructor & birth coach, about how women can take charge of their birthing experience. From avoiding unnecessary interventions to choosing the right birthing position, this episode is packed with life-changing insights for every expecting mother.What You’ll Learn:✅ The 6 Pillars of Lamaze for a smooth, empowered birth✅ Why induction can lead to longer, more painful labor✅ The best birthing positions (spoiler: lying on your back isn’t one of them!)✅ How to reduce the chances of unnecessary C-sections✅ The importance of continuous labor support (partners, doulas & family)✅ Why skin-to-skin & early breastfeeding are critical for newbornsDon’t leave your birth experience to chance. Tune in now and learn how to take control of your labor and delivery!📱 Stay Connected With Us!🎙️ Follow The Modern Indian Parent Podcast for exclusive parenting tips & episode updates!📲 Follow here: https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/👩⚕️ Connect With The HostsSanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/🤝 Connect With The GuestMekha Shaji (Lamaze Coach & Birth Doula): https://www.instagram.com/iniziobirth/Chapter timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Empowered Birthing 2:26 Mekha’s Journey to Lamaze 4:53 Rinie’s Birth Story - 27 Hours of Labour 11:20 What is Lamaze? The 6 Pillars of Lamaze: 12:19 Pillar 1 - Let Labor Begin Naturally 13:23 Pillar 2 - Move Freely During Labor 14:40 Pillar 3 - Support from Loved Ones 15:09 Pillar 4 - Avoid Unnecessary Medical Interventions 19:39 Pillar 5 - Avoid Birthing on Your Back 24:39 Pillar 6 - Keep Mom & Baby Together 30:44 Golden Hour For C-Section Births 34:55 How to Work with Mekha 35:22 Final Thoughts: Trusting Your Body.Keywords:Lamaze birthing techniques, natural childbirth preparation, birth plan for first-time moms, positive birth experience, reducing labor pain naturally, avoiding unnecessary C-sections, best positions for childbirth, pregnancy tips for expecting mothers, what to expect during labor, childbirth without fear This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.modernindianparent.com