Eetrarai’s Birth Stories
Celebrating the Unique Journeys of Motherhood
Our birth stories are tender, heartfelt experiences shared by mothers from all walks of life, each with their own beautiful and unique experience. These stories, full of love, strength, and raw emotion, paint the real picture of what it means to bring a child into the world. Whether from a small village or a city, each story holds its own special journey, filled with moments of joy, fear, and wonder. These stories remind us that no two paths to motherhood are the same. We hope that through these stories, every mother feels seen, supported, and connected, no matter where she comes from.
For every woman, pregnancy and childbirth are among the most joyful moments of life — unforgettable experiences that remain etched in the heart forever. Carrying a first child, in particular, is a time when a woman feels the fullness and beginning of her womanhood. I too was blessed with such beautiful experiences at the ages of 19 and 22. Each day was filled with overwhelming hope, dreams, imagination, and anticipation — perhaps even more so because of how young I was.
“One has to bring up a child as if it belongs to the world and the world belongs to the child” Krishnammal paati said to my partner before continuing with ‘… baby is going to come…!’ At Jagannathan ayya’s samadhi in Gandhigram, we shared the moment and took their blessings.
Becoming pregnant was not an easy journey for me. I conceived at the age of 30, after trying for three long years. After 40th periods of being together. It was a challenging time, meeting family and friends who often asked when we’d be expecting, and dealing with the emotional ups and downs of waiting for our blessing.
Even though millions of children are born worldwide, each birth is its own unique story. A mother with ten children will have ten different stories. I believe that every birth story deserves to be told. By sharing these stories, experiences get recorded.