Understand your body
Learn what happens during labour, how birth progresses and why different care options may be discussed.
THE BIRTHWAVEALL-IN-ONE PRENATAL WORKSHOPNEXT WORKSHOP: DEC 6TH
Childbirth education, prenatal yoga, breastfeeding preparation, birth-partner involvement and newborn care — thoughtfully brought together in one prenatal workshop.
NEXT SESSION · SUNDAY, DEC 6TH, 2026
LEARNING, IN GOOD COMPANY
A glimpse into the learning experiences and practical preparation at The Birthwave.




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RECENT WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS · 9TH NOVEMBER
A glimpse into the real learning, partner practice, and unhurried discussions from our recent 9th November workshop. Experience how couples prepare for childbirth, calm comfort techniques, and early newborn care together at The Birthwave.
A LITTLE PREPARATION. A NEW PERSPECTIVE.
Preparation begins with understanding what to expect. Space to learn. Room for your questions.
Learn what happens during labour, how birth progresses and why different care options may be discussed.
Explore breathing, movement, comfortable positions and supportive techniques that may be useful during labour.
Help your partner understand what you may experience and how they can participate in supporting you.
Begin preparing for breastfeeding, newborn care and the changes that follow childbirth.
FIVE CONNECTED AREAS OF LEARNING
From the first signs of labour to the first days together. Understand each part of the journey, one conversation at a time.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Understand the stages of labour, signs that it may be beginning, birth preferences and the reasons different care options may be discussed.
CONNECT WITH YOUR BODY
Explore gentle movement, breathing, body awareness and relaxation. Participation depends on your pregnancy, medical history and advice from your obstetrician.
PREPARE AS A TEAM
Learn how your partner can offer reassurance, help with practical needs, encourage comfortable movement and support communication during labour.
LOOK A LITTLE FURTHER AHEAD
Get familiar with early feeding, positioning, attachment and feeding cues. Understand when individual lactation support may be useful.
MEET THE DAYS AFTER BIRTH
Prepare for questions about feeding, sleep, hygiene and routine newborn care, with guidance on assessments, vaccinations and paediatric follow-up.
Your questions are welcome at every stage.
Reserve SeatCOME AS YOU ARE
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
That’s a good reason to begin.
You want to understand labour, delivery, breastfeeding and newborn care before experiencing them for the first time.
You have new questions, a different pregnancy experience or preferences you would like to explore this time.
You would like to understand vaginal birth, Caesarean birth, pain-relief choices and how birth preferences are discussed.
You would like the person supporting you to understand what happens during labour and what practical support may be helpful.
You want guidance about early feeding, newborn needs and the transition into parenthood.
THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Knowledge becomes more meaningful when there’s space to explore it.
Begin with explanations about labour, childbirth, feeding and newborn care.
Learn about birth choices, comfort measures and the different decisions that may arise during labour.
Take part in appropriate guided activities, including breathing, positioning and prenatal movement.
Bring up questions about childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care or anything you would like to understand before delivery.
Discuss your birth preferences, understand how your partner can help and identify what you would like to clarify with your maternity care team.
An educational experience to support your preparation. It does not replace personalised medical care.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR PREPARATION
Bringing together perspectives from obstetrics, childbirth education, lactation, prenatal movement and newborn care.

Founder · Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
MBBS, DNB – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
An obstetric perspective on labour, birth choices and informed decisions.
View Profile of Dr. Santoshi Nandigam (opens the Birthwave website)
Childbirth Educator · Birth Doula
DONA-certified Birth Doula, Lactation Counsellor
Childbirth preparation, partner support and early feeding guidance.
View Profile of Sheethal Sathya (opens the Birthwave website)Paediatrician
MBBS, MD – Pediatrics
A paediatric perspective on newborn health and the early days of care.
View Profile of Dr. Deepika Sivathanu (opens the Birthwave website)
Naturopathy & Yoga · Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Specialist
BNYS
Pregnancy-appropriate movement, breathing and body awareness.
View Profile of Dr. Amudha Varshini (opens the Birthwave website)BEFORE YOU JOIN
Our team will share timings, format, venue and partner-attendance arrangements when you enquire, and help you find a session that suits your pregnancy.
Reserve Your SeatGOOD TO KNOW
There’s room for all your questions.
Here are a few to start with.
It is a birth-preparation workshop that brings together childbirth education, prenatal yoga, labour preparation, breastfeeding guidance and newborn care. It is intended to help expecting parents understand the stages of birth and early parenthood through guided learning and practical preparation.
You can enquire during pregnancy, rather than waiting until the final weeks. Attending with enough time before your due date may give you an opportunity to practise what you learn and discuss any questions with your maternity care team. The Birthwave team can help you understand which upcoming session may be suitable.
No. It can also be relevant if you have given birth before and would like to revisit childbirth preparation, discuss your birth preferences or learn more about breastfeeding and newborn care.
Birth-partner preparation is an important part of the workshop. Partners can learn about labour, practical comfort measures, communication and supportive roles. Confirm attendance arrangements when registering.
Yes. Understanding birth includes learning about vaginal birth, Caesarean birth and why different approaches may be appropriate in different circumstances. The workshop does not guarantee or determine your mode of delivery.
You can enquire about the workshop if you have had a previous Caesarean birth. If you are considering a vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC), your obstetrician will need to assess your individual medical and pregnancy history and discuss the relevant options.
Not every movement or yoga practice is suitable for every pregnancy. Your medical history, pregnancy-related conditions and your obstetrician's advice should guide participation. Exercises can be adapted or avoided when necessary.
Yes. Breastfeeding preparation is part of the workshop. The educational component introduces early feeding, positioning, attachment and common breastfeeding questions. If you need individual breastfeeding support, you can enquire about a separate lactation consultation.
Yes. The workshop includes introductory newborn care information to help expecting parents prepare for the early days, including feeding, routine care and questions about newborn health.
No. Childbirth education helps you understand labour, explore your preferences and prepare for different possibilities. The type of delivery depends on your individual clinical circumstances and the health of you and your newborn.
No. The workshop is an educational experience and does not replace antenatal check-ups, scans, medical advice or personalised obstetric care.
Contact The Birthwave through phone or WhatsApp. The upcoming session is scheduled for Dec 6th. The team can share information about attendance arrangements, location and registration.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Prepare for the journey ahead with guidance, practical learning and conversations that matter.
Ask about upcoming sessions, fees, format and registration.
Prefer email? thebirthwave@gmail.com