The Darkest Light
Exploring the untold stories of birth and motherhood in Sri Lanka. Pushing back against stereotypes and stigmas of the "perfect mother". Challenging dominant cultural narratives about women, labour and child-care. Questioning medical and obstetric birthing practices. Searching for grassroots reproductive justice in South Asia.
The Darkest Light
A Lot of Hand-Holding
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Kanya D'Almeida
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Radha and Serena first met on Zoom. Serena is a doula and Radha was her first client in Sri Lanka. They had a whole plan: to get Radha through an unmedicated labor, and a spontaneous vaginal delivery. When Radha’s waters broke ahead of schedule, they had to rethink their plan, reframe their vision, and really double down on what they wanted—and didn’t want—in the birthing process.
There was a lot they couldn’t control and decisions that weren’t in their hands but they were sure about one thing: they were going to do it together, and have a heck of a good time along the way.
Tune in to hear an amazing story of strength, sisterhood and companionship during labor.