26/01/2025
Inauguration of Garbha Vriksham, Birthing Room: A Sanctuary for Mothers and Newborns
We are delighted to announce the inauguration of "Garbha Vriksham" at Kadambathur Primary Health Centre (PHC), graced by the presence of Dr. T. Prabhushankar, IAS, District Collector of Tiruvallur.
Adding a heartfelt touch to the event, antenatal mothers from the community inaugurated this transformative space, symbolizing the nurturing essence of motherhood.
The District Collector also unveiled the Comprehensive Lactation Training Kit, specially curated to empower frontline healthcare workers and mothers with the right tools and techniques for effective lactation support. He appreciated the thoughtful design and its potential to create lasting impact on maternal and child health outcomes.
We were especially happy to launch this initiative on our Founder’s Day, making it a heartfelt tribute to our mission and the vision of our late founder DrSailakshmi Balijepally Sivaram.
As part of the Care4All Project, this initiative by EKAM Foundation and Cognizant Foundation India enhances maternal and neonatal healthcare infrastructure in Tiruvallur district.
About Garbha Vriksham:
"Garbha Vriksham," meaning "Tree of Life," reimagines childbirth as a positive, empowering milestone in a mother's journey. This thoughtfully designed birthing room provides a dignified, supportive, and comforting environment for mothers and families.
Scalable and replicable, Garbha Vriksham adheres to LaQshya guidelines, bridging gaps in maternal and neonatal care while ensuring access to quality healthcare in underserved regions.
Stay tuned for more updates on the progress and inspiring stories from this initiative. Together, we strive to make every birth a celebration of life.
J***y Livingstone. A Santhosh Sam Prahalathan Karunakaran Rashmi Thakkar
