New York, NY — Transforming the birthing experience for the better, Aastrika Midwifery Centre, founded by Dr. Janhavi Nilekani, is an evidenced-based birthing center in India designed to promote natural births and steer mothers-to-be away from Cesareans. Perkins Eastman was commissioned to do the programming, planning, interior design, and execution of the 5,300 sf healthcare center.