Host Shayan Mahmud in conversation with Meesha & Ummam Baig, Founders of Goud.pk, Pakistan’s first & only personalized pregnancy, baby milestone tracker App! The App provides medically accurate information approved by local experts, and aims to build a community for parents having a baby, for both mothers and fathers in Pakistan.

Meesha and Ummam talk about why there is a need for creating a community for mothers in Pakistan, what issues do new fathers and new mothers face and how the App will help them, why do mothers need a space where they can be imperfect, what is the misinformation that exists and how can the App help with that, what can help with postpartum depression, how can parents communicate effectively with one another during pregnancy and after birth. The discussion touches on baby development, how mothers are perceived in our culture and society, how men also feel a lack of support, the lack of lactation consultants in Pakistan and why there are more needed, mental health in Pakistan, and how women-led businesses are making a difference. The App helps build a community of parents, helps them find friends who also have kids, gives pregnancy tips and support, tracks your pregnancy, tracks your baby's health, has a blog section with important articles and provides two way communication.

The founders also talk about the future of Goud and how it will move forward to support a community of mothers and become the core of female reproductive health education in Pakistan. How has it had an impact already? What is the service they provide and how? Why are play dates important for a child's development? How can the bond between the child and father be developed? How can parents find new friends with kids of the same age? What are the workshops that Goud does and how do they help both mothers and fathers? Get these answers and more in this episode!
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00:00 Intro & Highlights
02:10 The Beginning of Goud 
03:25 Misinformation About Newborns
05:19 A Community of Moms – Two-Way Communication
07:30 How Goud Helps New Dads
08:30 How Can Husbands Support Their Wives?
10:00 How Goud Is Making An Impact
12:29 The Way Forward For Goud
14:34 How Play Dates Help Kids & Parents Both 
17:35 Finding Friends As Parents
20:45 Working With Your Sister
24:00 Capturing The Audience
27:05 Mental Health In Pakistan
29:25 Mentors & Women-led Businesses in Pakistan
31:30 Goud’s Growth & People Asking For Help

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