Aastrika Foundation is committed to improving the standards of maternal care and transforming the birthing experience for millions of women. Their goal is to ensure a healthy, dignified, and joyful journey into motherhood. Aastrika believes that midwifery is crucial to resolving the challenges faced during childbirth.

They strive to establish professional midwives as an essential cadre in India, offering women the choice of midwifery care, knowledge to make informed decisions, and the agency to select their preferred care. Aastrika focuses on capacity building by providing a collaborative digital platform called Aastrika Sphere, which supports the training and development of maternal healthcare workers to improve outcomes. Through advocacy, Aastrika aims to increase awareness and knowledge of quality maternal care in India, empowering expecting women with information about their basic human rights during childbirth.

Aastrika also operates the Aastrika Midwifery Centre at Vasavi Hospital, following ethical, evidence-based clinical guidelines to provide exceptional maternal care. With the inspiration and personal experience of founder and chairperson Dr. Janhavi Nilekani, Aastrika is dedicated to transforming the maternity care system in India and ensuring every woman has a positive birthing experience.

Join the movement and collaborate with Aastrika to make a difference in maternal care. Visit their website for more information and appointments