Born Into
Every pregnancy should be safe, yet nearly 800 mothers die daily from preventable complications.
Brought to you by Every Pregnancy, a global coalition of health organizations, Born Into is a maternal health podcast that explores what needs to happen to make moms and babies safe worldwide. The show invites the world’s most dynamic thinkers, scientists, and advocates to share solutions to this critical issue.
Born Into is hosted by Isra Chaker, a Syrian-American mother, activist, and CEO of Every Pregnancy. Isra’s empathetic worldview and track record of leadership lend the show’s serious subject matter an undeniable warmth and positivity.
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Born Into
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.
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