Why Kerala influencer Diya Krishna’s viral birth vlog is the heartwarming wake up call we didn’t know we needed

Dubai: At a time when childbirth is often spoken in hushed tones in several households in India, Kerala vlogger Diya Krishna has done something quietly revolutionary — and incredibly stirring.

The popular Malayalam influencer and daughter of actor-politician Krishna Kumar gave birth in a private hospital, surrounded by her husband, sisters, and parents.

The moment was filmed, shared, and celebrated — and it has now gone viral for all the right reasons. It has clocked nearly 8 million views.

Titled “Neeom’s Birth Story”, the 51-minute video posted on YouTube is a raw, unfiltered, deeply moving account of what supported childbirth can look like. There’s no stigma, no shame, just love, family, and vulnerability — and it’s absolutely lovely to witness.

“I felt so seen,” wrote one viewer. “Watching her family be there for her reminded me of what I didn’t have when I gave birth alone in a government hospital.”

That’s the quiet power of Diya’s vlog. She’s not glamorising labour — she’s normalising emotional support, and in doing so, she’s setting a new standard for what we should expect and demand from maternity care.

She didn’t stage the love. She simply allowed it.

In the video, Diya is comforted by her husband Aswin Ganesh, fed ice chips by her sister, and cheered on by her parents — all while navigating active labour. The authenticity is what makes it resonate.

This wasn’t a “content moment” — this was a life moment. And the world responded.

Malayalam TV stars like Bhagyalakshmi, Pearle Maaney, and Aswathy Sreekanth praised Diya for sharing something so intimate and yet so universally relatable. Bhagyalakshmi admitted she cried watching it. Pearle called it “inspiring.” These were not reactions to a viral stunt — they were deeply human responses to a woman reclaiming her experience.

What stands out even more is how Diya owned every part of the process. From wearing makeup (“to feel like myself,” she said) to choosing to be surrounded by her loved ones — Diya’s choices reflect a woman in control, not one confined to outdated norms or hospital rigidity.

As Onmanorama’s Deepa Soman reports, fewer than 10% of Kerala hospitals allow family members inside delivery rooms. So, when Diya delivered with her full support system present, it wasn’t just a personal milestone — it was a quietly radical statement.

Let’s say it: She’s helped de-stigmatise childbirth

For decades, childbirth in South Asian society has been treated as something private, painful, and even shameful. Women are often made to suffer in silence, expected to endure with little emotional support. Diya Krishna shattered that silence — with grace, strength, and an open heart.

She has humanised the birthing experience, and in doing so, inspired a wave of women to speak up about their own stories — the good, the bad, and the lonely. Her courage has offered comfort to those who never had the chance to feel held.

Yes, she’s an influencer. Yes, there was a camera. But this wasn’t a performance — it was a public permission slip for other women to seek love and support in one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

And it’s working. The video has now sparked calls for hospitals to revisit their birthing policies, especially in public healthcare. If Diya’s vlog has shown us anything, it’s that supportive birth isn’t a luxury — it should be the baseline.

In short, Diya Krishna didn’t break the internet. She broke the silence.

And we’re all the better for it.