Maternal Wellness with Mother’s Touch

What is Mother’s Touch?

Conceived by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, Mother’s Touch is India’s first structured, scientifically validated postpartum care program rooted in tribal and village knowledge. The initiative blends ancient traditions with modern medical insight to support post-birth healing, mother-baby bonding, and community caregiving.

Core Practices Revived

Through these events, ZEP bridged the gap between village talent and metropolitan opportunity—making traditional wellness wisdom relevant and employable in urban hospitality sectors. With strategic support from salons, spa chains, wellness resorts, and luxury brands, many youth secured jobs in 5-star hotels and elite spas across India’s metro cities.

• Neem and turmeric hot baths
• Stone therapy and abdominal binding
• Traditional aromatherapy
• Dai (midwife) support using herbal remedies
• Mind-body rituals promoting emotional balance

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Empowering Rural Women

Thousands of women have been trained under this program to become certified caregivers in their communities. These women not only preserve a vanishing art but also build a dignified profession around it—contributing to maternal health and household income simultaneously.
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Global Recognition:

Mother’s Touch has been:

• Cited in World Health Organization (WHO) studies
• Presented at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford
• Backed by academic publishing through ZEP Foundation’s research arm.

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Publications: Book 3 (Upcoming): Mother’s Touch – India’s Forgotten Postpartum Science

‍A meticulously researched volume capturing traditional postpartum rituals, backed by field data and scientific analysis. This is also ZEP’s first published research work.

This initiative is not merely about revival—it is about cultural responsibility, women’s empowerment, and sustainable maternal healthcare. As a result, Mother’s Touch has become a globally recognized symbol of India’s wellness heritage.