What is the basic concept behind setting up The Cradle?
Birthing is not an illness. On the contrary, it is possibly the most cherished wellness event associated with joy and celebration. Hospitals in India have been designed and staffed as facilities to diagnose and treat illnesses. They fail miserably to address the unique needs of maternity care: home-like ambiance, compassionate staff members, visits by innumerable family members and friends, and more importantly, impeccable hygienic conditions. On the other hand, nursing homes offer a marginally better environment and personalized attention, but lack immensely in terms of medical care capabilities. A Birthing Centre is a significant step forward in the development of maternity and women’s health services. In our country, this is a new concept and is another stride towards the emergence of specialized hospitals. A major difference between Birthing Centres and Hospitals is that hospitals create policies to care for people who are sick, while Birthing Centres design programs for healthy pr
