PREGNANCY & ANTENATAL CARE
Care for your pregnancy. Clarity for what comes next.
Medical care, guidance and support throughout your pregnancy.
From your first positive pregnancy test to the weeks leading up to birth, antenatal care helps you understand how your pregnancy is progressing, monitor your health and prepare for the journey ahead.
At The Birthwave, pregnancy care brings together obstetric consultations, pregnancy monitoring, guidance on recommended tests and scans, nutrition, physical and emotional wellbeing, and preparation for childbirth.
Every pregnancy is different. Your care is planned around your medical needs, personal concerns and the changes that happen along the way.
The Birthwave · Nungambakkam, Chennai
Care for the pregnancy.Space for the person.
Your pregnancy. Your questions. Your next step.
Antenatal care is more than attending appointments and completing scans. It is an ongoing conversation about your health, your baby's development, how you're feeling and what you may need as pregnancy progresses.
At The Birthwave, your consultations are also a space to discuss everyday concerns, including symptoms, food, sleep, physical activity, emotional changes and preparation for childbirth.
Understand your pregnancy
Learn about the changes happening during pregnancy, recommended check-ups and what your care plan involves.
Ask what matters to you
Discuss symptoms, concerns, preferences and the questions you have between appointments, with time to understand the information being shared.
Prepare for what comes next
Plan for the next stage of pregnancy and gradually explore labour, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum recovery.
Different stages.Connected care.
From medical check-ups to everyday wellbeing, pregnancy care considers both your clinical needs and the support you may find helpful.
Keeping track of your pregnancy
Regular Antenatal Consultations
Review your health, symptoms and pregnancy progress through scheduled consultations. Your doctor may assess blood pressure, discuss your baby's growth and recommend further monitoring based on your stage of pregnancy.
Laboratory Tests, Scans & Screening
Understand which blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound scans and pregnancy screenings may be recommended, when they are needed and what the results mean for your care.
Preparing for childbirth
Birth Preparation & Childbirth Education
Learn about labour, birth options, comfort measures, pain-relief choices and newborn care through childbirth education and preparation sessions.
Birth Preferences & Partner Involvement
Discuss what matters to you during birth, how your partner or chosen support person may participate, and how preferences can be considered alongside your individual medical needs.
Supporting your wellbeing
Pregnancy Nutrition & Supplements
Discuss balanced nutrition, folic acid, iron and other supplements as advised by your doctor. Nutrition guidance can also consider nausea, appetite changes, dietary preferences and individual health conditions.
Pregnancy Movement, Physiotherapy & Fitness
Explore pregnancy-appropriate activity, guided movement, physiotherapy, yoga and strength and conditioning support where medically suitable. The focus is on maintaining physical wellbeing and adapting activity to your changing needs.
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
Pregnancy can bring emotional changes alongside physical ones. Discuss stress, anxiety, sleep concerns or other emotional difficulties, with access to appropriate psychological support when needed.
Conscious Pregnancy & Garbh Sanskar
Explore mindfulness, relaxation, breathing practices, music and activities that may support emotional wellbeing and your personal connection with pregnancy. These practices complement, rather than replace, medical antenatal care.
Important Note
Your consultation schedule, investigations and recommendations are individualised. Not every test, therapy or supportive service is required for every pregnancy, and additional services may involve separate appointments.
It starts with understanding you.
Whether you've just discovered you're pregnant or are considering transferring your pregnancy care to The Birthwave, your first consultation is an opportunity to talk about your health, pregnancy and questions.
Discuss your health & pregnancy
Talk about your medical history, previous pregnancies, current symptoms, medications, lifestyle and any concerns you may have.
Understand your existing records
Your doctor can review previous prescriptions, blood tests, ultrasound scans and pregnancy records to understand the care you have already received.
Know your next steps
Discuss the investigations, supplements, follow-up appointments and monitoring that may be appropriate for your pregnancy.
Know who you'll be speaking with.
Dr. Santoshi Nandigam
MBBS, DNB — Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Founder · Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr. Santoshi Nandigam's approach to pregnancy care centres on understanding each woman's health, explaining available options and making space for questions throughout the pregnancy.
From antenatal consultations to discussions about labour and birth preferences, the focus is on individualised medical guidance, informed decisions and continuity of care.
Know what's happening.Know what comes next.
Pregnancy care should help you understand the recommendations being made and feel involved in decisions about your health.
Understand the recommendation
When a test, scan, treatment or next step is advised, your doctor can explain why it is being considered and how it relates to your pregnancy.
Discuss your questions & preferences
Your questions, concerns and birth preferences matter. Discuss the available options with your care team and understand when a recommendation may need to change for medical reasons.
Prepare beyond the next appointment
As your pregnancy progresses, explore childbirth education, birth preparation, nutrition, movement, breastfeeding preparation and postpartum support according to your needs.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about pregnancy & antenatal care.
When should I have my first antenatal appointment?
What happens during an antenatal appointment?
How often will I need antenatal check-ups?
What tests and scans are needed during pregnancy?
Can I discuss food, supplements and exercise during my appointments?
When should I start preparing for childbirth?
Can I discuss vaginal delivery, natural birth, VBAC or water birth during antenatal care?
Can my partner be involved in pregnancy and birth preparation?
Can I receive support for stress or anxiety during pregnancy?
Can I practise yoga or exercise during pregnancy?
I'm already receiving pregnancy care elsewhere. Can I move my care to The Birthwave?
Where will I give birth if I receive antenatal care at The Birthwave?
Plan your visit.
Find the clinic and contact the team for appointment information.
Find us
The Birthwave
No. 8/15, Mahalingapuram Main Road
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034
Contact the clinic
Contact the clinic to enquire about consultation availability and appointment arrangements.
Getting here
Directions & Navigation
Easily accessible via Mahalingapuram Main Road. Directions and parking details are confirmed prior to your visit.
Start your pregnancy care with a conversation.
Whether you're recently discovered you're pregnant, have questions about your current pregnancy or are considering continuing your antenatal care at The Birthwave, you can contact the team for consultation information.
Share what you need help with, and the team can guide you on appointment availability and the next steps.
Dedicated, unhurried time
A calm space to discuss your concerns and plan without being rushed.
Attentive clinical guidance
Clear, evidence-informed information to help you make confident next steps.
Supportive care planning
Personalised guidance that considers your medical needs and family goals.
Your information is kept private and used only to respond to your enquiry and support your care at The Birthwave.