Being one of the most populous countries in the world, women in India are also the busiest when it comes to pregnancy. But unlike other planned objectives, pregnancy in India is probably one of the most unplanned forms of expanding your family. This happens because most women in India are not educated and lack the knowledge about how pregnancies can change their lives. It is vital for women to be aware about childbirth education because it empowers women to make informed choices.

These include options like healthcare, how to assume responsibility for their health and also learning on how to trust their inner wisdom. With the help of a little information women can plan out their pregnancies according to their financial, social and even psychological needs. This also gives them the benefit to enjoy the healthiest pregnancy possible and it is vital that women take an active and responsible role in the birth and early care of their baby.
 
With the spread of education and awareness about birth control methods and the need to provide their child with best socio-economic benefits, more and more educated women are delaying their pregnancies or planning out the same. There are various myths, which still dominate the mentalities of women, and these can be cleared only through education and awareness. The government is implementing various measures so that even the rural women can benefit from planned pregnancies and also control family planning. This is essential for the economic and social development of the country along with the basic requirements of families.
 
Due to ill health and malnourishment many women die during childbirth or their children are still born and suffer from various kinds of ailments. But a little awareness can help these women to plan out healthier children in accordance with their financial and psychological needs so that the next generation can benefit from the same. There is no doubt that the experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families and hence these factors should be considered before planning a baby. Also the confidence and ability to give birth can be enhanced or diminished by the mother considering the place of birth and her age. Post pregnancy care and awareness is also vital and this can be provided through various forums, books, websites and other sources which provide women with adequate knowledge and information for their queries and hence restore their confidence for childbirth also.