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Mother-Child COVID-19 Helpline
Free help is a phone call away.
Preconception, pregnancy, birth planning, postpartum, newborn, infant, child,
whatever your stage, our trained counsellors can help.
Available in eight Indian languages :
88848 64036
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Birth
Birth Options Counselling
Babywearing / Sling Library
Practice Conversion to Midwifery-based approach
Birth Options Counselling
Preconception, pregnancy, birth planning, postpartum, newborn, infant, child
Contact us on 88848 64036 to make an appointment for a paid, private counselling session. BBN has some of the best offerings in childbirth education, lactation counselling, physiotherapy, mental health counselling, online midwifery consultations, and other modalities.
BBN’s highly experienced team members strive to understand each woman’s and family’s situation and help from finding a caring doctor or hospital, to supportive care covering pre-conception through early childhood (including mental health).
BBN has years of feedback from Bangalore women regarding the care they received during childbearing. Based on their experiences and our interactions with obstetricians, gynaecologists and paediatricians, we have compiled a database of providers supportive of normal physiological birth and holistic postpartum and newborn care. We’d love to talk to you about how we can help you make informed and empowered decisions that are right for you.
Baby Wearing & Sling Library
Categories Of Slings And Carriers Available :
- Stretchy and hybrid wraps
- Ring Slings
- Meh Dai
- Full buckle Soft structured carrier (FB SSC)
- Half buckle from Kol Kol
- Woven wraps
- Onbuhimo
The BBN Sling Library is the Babywearing wing of the Bangalore Birth Network.
It acts as a reference and hiring library for those wishing to try out different slings, wraps and baby carriers for babywearing. Importantly, BBN sling library has an in-house babywearing educator. The educator links the library to parents/caregivers in various ways. She plays a major role in understanding the needs of the caregiver and offers a suitable carrier for their use. We make sure the caregiver returns home happy, with a happy baby.
For more information about the Bangalore Birth Network Sling Library, please visit: Click here
Midwifery Model Of Care
Interested In Converting Your Practice Or Department To A Holistic/Midwifery-Based Approach? Contact Us!
BBN has the experience and knowledge to set up evidence-based, respectful maternity care based on a midwifery model and/or holistic approach of care for hospitals, doctors and other birth professionals.
Bangalore’s first independent birth centre, The Birth Home, was developed by BBN.
BBN developed and executed a business plan in consultation with foreign and domestic midwives, doctors, doulas and nurses in compliance with international standards and state statutory regulations. This centre is owned and operated independently of BBN.
Let us help you transform your services!
Service Directory
Find support in your location:
Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more.
We do not specifically endorse or verify anyone listed on our website. Please do due diligence – check the provider’s training, experience, certification (if that’s important to you). Ask to speak with previous clients who have availed the service and decide if their experiences match what you are seeking.
Service Directory
Find support in your location:
Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more
*We do not specifically endorse or verify anyone listed on our website. Please do due diligence – check the provider’s training, experience, certification (if that’s important to you). Ask to speak with previous clients who have availed the service and decide if their experiences match what you are seeking. Click here for Service Directory
Service Directory
Find support in your location. Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more
We do not specifically endorse or verify anyone listed on our website. Please do due diligence – check the provider’s training, experience, certification (if that’s important to you). Ask to speak with previous clients who have availed the service and decide if their experiences match what you are seeking
* Find support in your location. Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more
Find support in your location:
Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more.
* Find support in your location. Search the Service Directory for Midwifery Care, Childbirth Educators, Lamaze Classes, Pre and postnatal yoga, Breastfeeding counselors, Physiotherapists, Hypnobirthing Practitioners, Cranio-Sacral Therapists, Parenting coaching, Sleep coaches, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional counseling and more
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Resource Center
Birth Choices play a very important role during your pregnancy and labour. Atheetha RS talks about listing down making birth choices and why it is important
What does a doula do? How can she help me during my labour? What is it that differentiates her from having my spouse or family beside me during labour?
Research shows that up to 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, Know that you are not alone, you don’t have to deal with this alone and help is a phone call away!
Respecting the Golden Hour (First Hour) after birth decreases infant mortality and provides optimal immunity benefits for the baby. Watch to learn about our recommended best practices in the first hour after birth.
Previously known as Delayed Cord Clamping, this is a very important practice that is recommended by the WHO for all newborns. Baby Gold Counsellor, Gayatri Chadhva, breaks down Optimal Cord Clamping of the umbilical cord after birth.
How can breastfeeding help protect your newborn, improve immunity and provide long-lasting benefits? Lactation Counsellor, Chetam Kulkarni, explains.
Is COVID-19-positive status, suspected COVID-19-positive or exposure to COVID-19 a reason for a c-section? COVID-19 Helpline Counsellor, Mithra Hari, explains.
Mother-Child Helpline
BBN launched our COVID-19 Mother-child Helpline in March 2020. With the free helpline, we identify the need of the hour access during the pandemic and provide a prompt response to any situation.
Finding Common Ground: Experiences Of Evidence-based, Respectful Maternal Health Care.
Panel discussion with Dr. Evita Fernandez, Dr. Vijaya Krishnan, Priyanka Idukula, Celestina Cavinder, Dr. Madhavi Latha, Asha Kilaru and Dr. Latha Venkataraman.
Birth Choices play a very important role during your pregnancy and labour. Understanding your choices and making an informed decision while you are pregnant or at labour can help you with a better birth experience. Listing down your birth choices also ensures that you have a birth experience that you wish for. Atheetha RS, talks about making birth choices and why it is important in this video.
