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A lifeline for new parents

How mobile-based follow-up care can build confidence and save lives.

A smiling new mother looks at her baby at a hospital in Karnataka, India.

Can text messages improve postpartum care?

Promising evidence from four Indian states.

A caregiver holds a newborn baby at their home in Karnataka, India.

Baishnabi Monger

Designing for critical care decisions at home

Insights from mothers navigating caregiving challenges and medical advice.

Between prayers and protocols: A day in the life of a nurse

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A delicate balance: A husband’s journey navigating love, distance, and disability

An illustration showing a mother and father holding their newborn twins.

In sickness and in health: New parents navigate unexpected challenges

An illustration showing Vijay Luxmi with all the tasks she does in a day represented on her dupatta (scarf).

Vijay Luxmi Dalmotra

Nurturing caregivers, one relationship at a time

A day in the life of a nurse-turned-data collector, who navigates the hospital and home with equal ease.

A mother holds her baby at Dasarahalli Referral Hospital, Karnataka

How did COVID-19 impact maternal and child health in India?

New mothers reported limited access to health services and family support — and higher anxiety levels.