Dakin-Sadgopal, Dr. Mira — Midwifery in Rural India-Part 2

Posted on October 19th, 2010 in Feminism,Health,Sex,World Culture by LeGov

Join us for part two of an interview with Dr. Mira Dakin-Sadgopal, an obstetrician and gynecologist living and working in rural India and an organizer of the Jeeva Project, which in part, studies an indigenous midwifery practice that uses the placenta to revive newborn babies who are unable to breathe.  In this two part series we discuss  current and traditional midwifery practices in India’s rural countryside. For part one and more information on Dr. Mira Dakin-Sadgopal, visit our first interview here .

This second interview with Dr. Mira Dakin-Sadgopal was recorded in the studios of Radio Curious on September 6th, 2010.

The book Dr. Dakin-Sadgopal recommends is, “Anila’s Journey,” by Mary Finn.

Click here to listen to part two of the interview with Dr. Mira Dakin-Sadgopal, or click on the player below.

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