Born Into

What Motherhood Looks Like Under Occupation: Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub | S2 E1

Nadeen Ayoub made history as the first Miss Palestine at Miss Universe, then came home to a reality where Palestinian mothers give birth without clean water, without safe passage through checkpoints, without knowing if they'll survive. Nadeen refuses to let occupation define identity. This episode explores what it means to fight for every mother's dignity when your entire people are fighting for survival. Support Every Pregnancy: Follow Every Pregnancy on IG @everypregnancy  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@everypregnancy Sign up for our newsletter: https://tr.ee/5pYbwVFo-J  Visit our website at: https://everypregnancy.org Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.

How One Woman Pushed Tanzania to Change Laws for Preemie Babies | Doris Mollel | Ep.6

Babies born too soon are often born invisible to health systems, policy, and public concern. Born prematurely herself, Doris Mollel is the founder of the Doris Mollel Foundation and has made it her life’s mission to support mothers and babies who begin their journey too soon. She discusses the stigma surrounding prematurity, her foundation’s neonatal care projects, and how better policy—and compassion—save lives. Learn more about the Doris Mollel Foundation: https://www.dorismollelfoundation.org/ Follow the Doris Mollel Foundation on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorismollelfoundation/ Follow Doris Mollel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorismollel/ Support Every Pregnancy: Follow Every Pregnancy on IG @everypregnancy  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@everypregnancy Sign up for our newsletter: https://tr.ee/5pYbwVFo-J  Visit our website at: https://everypregnancy.org Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.

Building Smarter Systems for Safer Births in Bangladesh | Dr. Aqil Jaigirdar | Ep.5

When doctors are few and time is everything, predicting risk can mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Aqil Jaigirdar, founder of the Maternal Aid Association (MAA Global), shares how his team is building digital tools—like Gravida—to predict and prevent complications during pregnancy. From tackling limited doctor-to-patient ratios to using AI and community networks, he outlines a pragmatic path toward safer births across Bangladesh and beyond. Learn more about MAA Global here: https://maaglobal.com/ Follow MAA Global on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/maaglobal_/ Support Every Pregnancy: Follow Every Pregnancy on IG @everypregnancy  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@everypregnancy Sign up for our newsletter: https://tr.ee/5pYbwVFo-J  Visit our website at: https://everypregnancy.org Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.

Turning Lived Experience Into Life-Saving Change For Black Moms | Sandra Igwe | Ep.4

Around the world, the color of your skin can still determine whether you survive childbirth. Sandra Igwe, Founder of The Motherhood Group, speaks candidly about her own traumatic birth experience and how it led her to campaign for Black maternal health. She shares what the data show—Black women are 3.7 times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth—and how collective advocacy is shifting policy and perception. Learn more about The Motherhood Group here: https://themotherhoodgroup.org/  Follow The Motherhood Group on IG: https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodgroup  Support Every Pregnancy: Follow Every Pregnancy on IG @everypregnancy  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@everypregnancy Sign up for our newsletter: https://tr.ee/5pYbwVFo-J  Visit our website at: https://everypregnancy.org Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.

The $1 Tool That’s Saving Mothers’ Lives | Dr. Sidrah Nausheen | Ep.3

A simple, one-dollar tool is changing how postpartum hemorrhage is detected and treated, saving mothers’ lives in minutes.  From Karachi to Islamabad, Dr. Sidrah Nausheen, Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Aga Khan University, is leading lifesaving innovations in one of South Asia’s highest-risk maternal health settings. In this episode, she shares the personal story that shaped her purpose and the breakthrough “EMOTIVE” bundle she helped design—a simple, evidence-based package that detects and treats postpartum bleeding in minutes and costs less than $1 per use. Follow Dr. Sidrah Nausheen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sidrah_nausheen/  Support Every Pregnancy: Follow Every Pregnancy on IG @everypregnancy  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@everypregnancy Sign up for our newsletter: https://tr.ee/5pYbwVFo-J  Visit our website at: https://everypregnancy.org Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.