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“At the time of registering the pregnant woman at the antenatal OPD, we ask if her mother, sister, sister-in-law or friend can volunteer as a birthing companion. NGO M-mitra is assisting GMCH in carrying out this exercise,” said Gadappa.Women are also allowed to choose the birthing position in which they feel comfortable. “I was given a choice of birthing position. As per records from June to November, squatting position was most favoured by patients with around 1,335 deliveries while 295 women delivered in reclining position. Despite having weight issues, they encouraged me to go for normal delivery instead of caesarean,” said Shraddha.Dean Kanan Yelikar said, “The programe is the need of the hour..