Key findings of the impact research conducted by Illume Research, Bangalore:
- One of the most significant influences of the program has been, not just the physical strength, but on developing the mental strength of the girls. It has helped them recognize practices and beliefs that limit their growth, even though they did not have support from their family.
A More Natural Setting for Childbirth
Dr. Janhavi Nilekani founded Aastrika in an effort to take childbirth out of the clinical setting and steer expectant mothers away from surgical Caesarian sections. Perkins Eastman began the design process after digesting multiple studies on best practices in childbirth facilities, including “Innovation in the Design of Child Birth Spaces” by Dr. Neel Shah and “The Birth of a Birth Centre” by Reshma Bachwani, which Aastrika commissioned for the project.
New Birthing Center in India Seeks to Transform the Birthing Experience
After referencing several evidenced-based research papers, including the Ariadne Labs and MASS Design Group’s study on “Innovation in the Design of Child Birth Spaces” by Dr. Neel Shah and colleagues, as well as the research and documentation conducted by Reshma Bachwani for Aastrika, “The Birth of a Birth Centre,” Perkins Eastman began the design process.
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