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byBangalore Birth NetworkOnline & in-person across Bengaluru; Center in Shanti NagarStarts from₹200 per classView full gallery

Navigate your pregnancy and birth choices with support that respects your values. Whether you are considering a home birth, hospital delivery, or VBAC, we help you make informed decisions in the language you are most comfortable with.

Are you an expecting mother needing guidance? Our expert counseling team is here for you from pregnancy through toddlerhood. We speak multiple languages to make you feel comfortable and understood.

Do you believe parents should have the freedom to choose their birth setting? We advocate for informed choice, whether it's a hospital, home, or birth center, and we are here to discuss what each option entails.

An epidural is a common choice for pain management during labor. We provide factual information about how it works, its benefits, and potential side effects, so you can decide if it's the right option for you.

Our birth options counseling is a two-way conversation. It helps us understand your unique situation and needs, so we can develop a personalized plan that respects your values and preferences for childbirth.

Do you have questions about your pregnancy or birth choices? Our counseling sessions are designed to answer your questions about natural birth, VBAC, and the changes your body is going through.

The role of a birth options counselor is not to decide for you, but to provide unbiased, research-backed information. We help you explore your feelings and values to come to a decision that feels best for you and your family.

Are you looking for caregivers who support natural birth? Do you want to know if a vaginal delivery is possible after a C-section? Our counseling services are here to address these questions and more.

A birth plan is a powerful tool for communication. Our counseling sessions help you create one by discussing your wishes, which promotes natural birthing practices and helps your healthcare team understand what is important to you.

Our counseling sessions provide essential information to help you and your baby stay healthy. We discuss health promotion, nutrition, and how to prepare your family for the journey ahead, both physically and emotionally.

This short video provides an overview of Cesarean sections. We believe in providing clear, factual information about all birth outcomes to support you in making an informed decision.

About Birth Options & Preparation Counseling

Our sessions are about you, not us. In a 45 to 60-minute video or phone call, we work through your specific preferences—from pain management like epidurals to labor mobility—and help you draft a birth plan that you can actually present to your medical team. We do not push for specific outcomes; we simply provide the evidence-based, research-backed information you need to advocate for yourself in the hospital or birth center.

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Bangalore Birth Network

Online & in-person across Bengaluru; Center in Shanti NagarStarts from ₹200 per class

We are a team of parents, counselors, and birth professionals who know that the journey to motherhood is a wild, unpredictable ride. We are not here to tell you how to give birth; we are here to ensure you feel heard and safe, no matter what path you choose.

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