Did you know that up to 70% of infertility cases could be reversed naturally by fixing hidden nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances—without endless IVF cycles?

In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, child nutritionist Sanchita Daswani chats with Mahesh Jayaraman, co-founder of Sepalika women's hormone health clinic, about unlocking natural fertility for modern couples.

This discussion busts myths around why getting pregnant is harder today, from environmental toxins to gut health issues. Mahesh shares practical preconception tips like optimizing nutrition for hormone balance, addressing PCOD and irregular periods, and involving both partners in fertility journeys—even after failed IUI or IVF. Learn how foundational lifestyle changes can boost chances of natural conception, reduce menopausal symptoms, and promote healthy pregnancy outcomes.

Whether you're dealing with cystic acne, obesity, or just want to prepare your body for motherhood, this episode offers hope and actionable steps for a smoother path to parenthood.

(motherhood fertility tips, preconception care for moms, natural pregnancy planning, PCOS fertility solutions, hormone health for women, trying to conceive after 30, infertility causes and fixes, healthy pregnancy nutrition)

00:00 –Welcoming Mahesh Jayaraman (Sepalika co-founder)

01:30 – How a Man Ended Up Running a Women’s Hormone Clinic

04:58 – Why is it so difficult to get pregnant today?

08:00 – How your makeup and environmental factors can affect your fertility?

11:00 – Why do miscarriages happen?

14:38 – How long should you naturally try to get pregnant?

16:12 – Best time, day of the month to get pregnant

19:39 – The role of stress in getting pregnant

22:48 – Top 5 foods to get ovarian health

26:21 – Top foods for sperm health

27:42 – Tests couple should do when trying to get pregnant

30:35 – How important are supplements?

36:08 – How can you get pregnant after failed IVF attempts?

41:24 – Does thyroid, liver health also affect getting pregnant?

44:19– When and how to reach out to Sepalika

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Mahesh Jayaraman, co-founder of Sepalika fertility

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Choosing the right makeup: https://drive.google.com/file/d/161j2BF898mdM0HpBGG3iexLbu_pfRrJp/view?usp=sharing

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What really happens in the first year of motherhood — behind the perfect Instagram photos, the celebrity glow-ups, and the smiling baby videos?

In this deeply honest and unfiltered episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with Rochelle Rao — former Miss India, actor, Bigg Boss contestant, TV personality, and now mother to 2-year-old Josephine — to talk about her real, raw, messy, beautiful journey through the first year of motherhood.

This is not an expert episode.This is not polished advice.This is the truth of becoming a mother, told by someone the world assumes has it “easy”.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode Introduction

03:13 - Do celebrity mums have an easier time with their kids?

05:40 - Breastfeeding struggles

15:09 - Starting solids and dealing with constant puking

22:09 - Building your mom tribe and setting boundaries

27:25 - How did Rochelle and Keith's relationship change

40:02 - Rochelle's thoughts on having a second baby

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Are you constantly wondering when to start swimming, dance, music, or the dozens of “brain development” classes everyone keeps talking about?

Or do you feel guilty that your child might be “missing out” while other kids are already doing five activities a week?

In this honest episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, paediatric sleep consultant Rinie Gupta and child nutritionist Sanchita Daswani – two regular Indian moms – spill everything they got right and everything they regret about extracurricular classes for their own children. They reveal the real ages when different activities actually start helping instead of just adding pressure, why unstructured outdoor play still beats any paid class for long-term brain growth, and exactly how manyclasses per week is healthy before it turns into burnout.

From baby sensory sessions to school-age sports and classical arts, they share simple rules that work from 6 months all the way to 10 years. If you’re tired of the endless WhatsApp forwards about “best classes in India” and just want permission to relax and enjoy parenting without guilt, this episode ismade for you. Perfect for every Indian mom who loves her child too much to stop worrying.