The Birth Wave – By Dr. Santoshi Nandigam

Lactation Support & Feeding Care

Gentle, practical breastfeeding guidance for you and your baby.

One-on-one lactation counselling, latch assistance, positioning and milk supply guidance — helping you feel confident and supported in feeding your baby.

Care & Support

What lactation support covers

Feeding your baby is a learning process for both mother and infant. We provide calm, hands-on support to resolve feeding challenges early and comfortably.

  • Latch evaluation and comfortable birthing/feeding positioning

  • Relief and management for sore nipples, engorgement or pain

  • Milk supply assessment (addressing low supply or oversupply concerns)

  • Pumping guidance, express milk storage and return-to-work planning

Who this may be relevant for

  • You're expecting and want prenatal breastfeeding preparation
  • You're experiencing pain or difficulty getting your baby to latch
  • You have concerns about milk supply or baby's weight gain
  • You need practical guidance on pumping, storing milk or weaning

Lactation Care Pathway

A supportive pathway from prenatal prep to feeding confidence.

What to expect during a lactation consultation.

  1. 01

    Book

    Reach out by phone or WhatsApp to request a session.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    We observe a feed, evaluate latch and positioning, and listen to your concerns.

  3. 03

    Guidance

    Receive gentle, hands-on adjustments and practical feeding techniques.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Ongoing check-ins to track progress and answer your questions.

Sheethal Sathya, Childbirth Educator · Lactation Consultant

Sheethal Sathya

Childbirth Educator · Lactation Consultant

Doctor Led, Women-Centred Care

Certified, compassionate lactation counselling

Led by certified lactation counsellors and birth doulas, our care provides patient, non-judgmental guidance tailored to your feeding goals.

  • Hands-on, unhurried guidance in a calm environment
  • Individualized care plans respecting your feeding choices
  • Continuity of support across your postpartum journey
Meet the care team

Inside Birthwave

Care designed around the whole journey.

See how Birthwave brings pregnancy, birth, recovery and newborn care together in one connected experience.

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Individual assessment and planning for patients considering VBAC.

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Before You Book

Questions about Lactation & Breastfeeding Support

You can consult prenatally to prepare, or anytime after birth if you experience painful feeding, latching difficulty or supply concerns.

Yes! Partners are encouraged to attend so they can learn how to support positioning and feeding at home.

Yes — we provide complete guidance on flange sizing, pump settings, milk storage safety and bottle introduction.

Ready When You Are

Need help with breastfeeding or lactation?

Reach out by phone or WhatsApp to book a private consultation with our lactation team.

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