The Birthwave ALL-IN-ONE PRENATAL WORKSHOP
Prepare for birth. Understand what comes next.
Childbirth education, prenatal yoga, breastfeeding preparation, birth-partner involvement and newborn care — brought together in one prenatal workshop.
Pregnancy brings excitement, anticipation and plenty of questions. What happens when labour begins? How can you prepare your body and mind? How can your partner support you? What should you know about breastfeeding and caring for your newborn? At The Birthwave, our prenatal workshop brings these important conversations together through guided education, practical preparation and opportunities to ask questions. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you have given birth before, the workshop is designed to help you and your birth partner understand the journey ahead and participate more confidently in conversations about your care.
BEFORE YOUR LITTLE ONE ARRIVES
You may know your due date. But do you know what to expect along the way?
There is so much information about pregnancy available today. Yet, when it comes to labour, breastfeeding and the first few days with a newborn, it can still be difficult to know what to expect.
You may have heard different birth stories from friends and family, watched videos online or received advice that leaves you with even more questions.
Our prenatal workshop gives you an opportunity to understand the process, learn practical skills and discuss your concerns with people experienced in pregnancy, childbirth and early newborn care.
01Understand your body
Learn what happens during labour, how birth progresses and why different care options may be discussed.
02Prepare in practical ways
Explore breathing, movement, comfortable positions and supportive techniques that may be useful during labour.
03Include your birth partner
Help your partner understand what you may experience and how they can participate in supporting you.
04Look beyond delivery
Begin preparing for breastfeeding, newborn care and the changes that follow childbirth.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Every pregnancy is different. Every parent has questions.
This workshop may be relevant to you if:
You're expecting your first child.
You want to understand labour, delivery, breastfeeding and newborn care before experiencing them for the first time.
You've given birth before.
You have new questions, a different pregnancy experience or preferences you would like to explore this time.
You're considering your birth options.
You would like to understand vaginal birth, Caesarean birth, pain-relief choices and how birth preferences are discussed.
You want your partner to be involved.
You would like the person supporting you to understand what happens during labour and what practical support may be helpful.
You're preparing for breastfeeding and newborn care.
You want guidance about early feeding, newborn needs and the transition into parenthood.
You simply want to feel better informed.
You don't need to have every question or preference figured out before joining.
MORE THAN LISTENING TO A CLASS
Learn. Practise. Ask questions. Prepare together.
The Birthwave workshop is designed to make childbirth education understandable and practical.
Rather than learning only through reading or watching videos, you have opportunities to engage with educators, explore techniques and discuss situations that may be relevant to your pregnancy.
Understand
Begin with explanations about labour, childbirth, feeding and newborn care.
Explore
Learn about birth choices, comfort measures and the different decisions that may arise during labour.
Practise
Take part in appropriate guided activities, including breathing, positioning and prenatal movement.
Ask
Bring up questions about childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care or anything you would like to understand before delivery.
Prepare Together
Discuss your birth preferences, understand how your partner can help and identify what you would like to clarify with your maternity care team.
The goal is not to prepare you for one perfect birth scenario. It is to give you useful knowledge and preparation for a journey that may unfold in different ways.
YOUR BIRTH, YOUR VOICE
Your birth plan is a conversation, not a fixed script.
You may have preferences about the way you would like to give birth, who you want beside you and what kind of support you would find helpful.
A birth plan gives you an opportunity to communicate those preferences with your maternity care team.
Comfort
How would you like to stay comfortable?
Pain Relief
Which options would you like to understand?
Birth Partner
Who would you like beside you?
Communication
How should your care team support you?
Flexibility
If plans change, what matters most?
GUIDED BY The Birthwave CARE TEAM
Meet the professionals involved in your preparation.
The workshop brings together knowledge from obstetrics, childbirth education, lactation and newborn care.
Dr. Santoshi Nandigam
MBBS, DNB — Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Founder, The Birthwave · Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr. Santoshi's approach to pregnancy and birth care places importance on understanding each woman's health, preferences and concerns. Her involvement brings an obstetric perspective to childbirth preparation, including labour, birth choices, medical considerations and informed decision-making.
Sheethal Sathya
DONA-certified Birth Doula, Lactation Counsellor
Childbirth Educator · Lactation Consultant
Sheethal brings childbirth education and lactation knowledge into the preparation experience. Her areas of work include understanding labour, exploring comfort techniques, preparing birth partners and helping expectant parents learn about breastfeeding and early feeding.
Dr. Deepika Sivathanu
MBBS, MD — Paediatrics
Paediatrician
Dr. Deepika brings a paediatric perspective to preparing for the newborn stage. Her involvement helps connect childbirth preparation with questions about newborn health, early care and the transition into parenthood.
Dr. Amudha Varshini
BNYS — Naturopathy & Yoga
Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Specialist
Dr. Amudha brings prenatal yoga and movement into the workshop experience, with a focus on pregnancy-appropriate practices, gentle movement, breathing and body awareness as part of preparing for childbirth.
A LOOK AT THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Important conversations. Practical preparation. Learning together.
At The Birthwave, childbirth education creates space for expectant parents to learn about pregnancy, labour, birth and the beginning of parenthood.
Our workshops bring educators and participants together to explore practical preparation, ask questions and better understand different aspects of the birth journey.
Understanding labour and childbirth
Exploring movement and comfort techniques
Preparing birth partners for an active support role
Learning about breastfeeding and newborn care
Conversations with the care team
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
A few things to know before you register.
Workshop topics
Childbirth education, practical birth preparation, prenatal yoga, breastfeeding preparation and newborn care.
Who can enquire
Expectant mothers, including those who would like to prepare together with their birth partners.
Workshop schedule
Contact The Birthwave for upcoming workshop dates and availability.
Session format & venue
The team can confirm the format and location of the upcoming workshop before you register.
Fees & registration
Workshop fees and registration details will be shared by the team.
Medical considerations
If you have a high-risk pregnancy, activity restrictions or other medical concerns, ask your obstetrician which workshop activities are appropriate for you.
Have questions about upcoming dates or batch sizes?
Our care team is happy to share workshop details and help you find a suitable cohort.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions before you join.
You don't need to have every question or preference figured out before joining.
What is The Birthwave All-in-One Prenatal Workshop?
When should I attend a prenatal workshop?
Is this workshop only for first-time parents?
Can my husband or birth partner attend?
Does the workshop cover vaginal birth and Caesarean birth?
Can I join if I previously had a Caesarean birth?
Is prenatal yoga suitable for everyone?
Will I learn about breastfeeding before delivery?
Does the workshop include newborn care?
Does attending this workshop guarantee a natural or vaginal birth?
Does the workshop replace my regular antenatal appointments?
How can I register for the workshop?
START YOUR PREPARATION
Your questions are a good place to begin.
Whether you are in the early stages of pregnancy or getting closer to your due date, you can enquire about The Birthwave's upcoming prenatal workshop.
Tell us where you are in your pregnancy and what you would like to learn. Our team can help you understand the workshop details and registration process.