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Safe space for pre,during & post pregnancy - Yoga | Lactation Expert | Pregnancy Health | Workshops

Dr. Sonali Santhanam (Shenoy) is an American Board Certified Physical Therapist specializing in back pain and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She has a Doctorate (PhD) and a Masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. In addition she practices as a childbirth educator and provides breastfeeding support to new mums. Dr. Sonali’s perinatal programs support women
from pre-conception to well

after they have
birthed their babies. Through a variety of
gentle techniques her approach ensures that mothers have a joyful pregnancy, a safe and comfortable birthing experience and a quick recovery. Call 95000-76946 to ask us about our programs

Pre-Conception Fitness Consultation
The Birth Workshop
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method
Post Natal Exercise Consultation
Physical Therapy management of pregnancy related issues such as back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, and diastasis.

17/04/2026

Kindly register to secure your spot.
🔗 Registration Link: http://rzp.io/I/simplysolids

📅 Date: 18th April
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Mode: Live online via Zoom

This session will guide you on introducing solids to your baby in a simple, safe, and confident way.

✨ Limited slots available!

[Baby Solid Foods, Introducing Solids, Baby Nutrition, Infant Feeding Tips, Baby Led Weaning, Lactation Support, Safe Solid Introduction, Online Parenting Class, Zoom Parenting Session, Baby Care Webinar]

15/04/2026

Fl**ge fit directly affects how comfortably and efficiently you pump.

A poor fit doesn’t just cause pain; it can reduce milk output, lead to blocked ducts, and, over time, impact your overall supply.

A simple measurement, the right size, and pumping can feel completely different.

You deserve a pumping experience that actually works for you. 🤍

[fl**ge size guide, ni**le measurement for pumping, breast pump fit, pumping pain solution, lactation tips for new moms, postpartum breastfeeding help, lactation]

05/03/2026

Many women only hear about the pelvic floor once pregnancy begins.

But these muscles have been working for you long before that.

They support your bladder, bowel, and spine, and help your core work properly through everyday life, sitting, lifting, walking, and even breathing.

Sometimes the body gives small signals that these muscles need support.

It may show up as pressure in the pelvis, lower back discomfort, frequent urgency to use the washroom, or a feeling of heaviness.

Pregnancy often makes these signs more noticeable because the body is under more demand.

If something has not been feeling right in your body, it is worth getting guidance instead of trying to manage it alone.

[women’s health, pelvic floor health, pregnancy preparation, postpartum recovery, pelvic health awareness]

23/02/2026

Pain in this region often overlaps with other issues in the body.

The pelvis sits at the center of your bladder, bowel, spine, breathing muscles, and nervous system.

So it is common for symptoms to show up in different ways.

That is why some women feel confused.
You treat one thing, but something else still doesn’t feel right.

It does not mean you are complicated.
It means the body is interconnected.

Real progress usually happens when we stop looking at just one diagnosis
and start looking at how everything is working together.

[pelvic health, endometriosis awareness, chronic pelvic pain, women’s health education, integrated care]

20/02/2026

This workshop is designed for early pregnancy, when your body and mind actually have the space to prepare.

So, birth and the first few weeks after do not feel overwhelming or rushed.

✨ February Batch 2026
✅ Feb 21-22: Labor Birth
✅ Feb 28-Mar 1: Breastfeeding and Newborn Care
Time: 5–8 PM
Workshop Fee: ₹8,000

Limited seats, registrations close once the batch is full.

Comment “LINK” to receive the booking link.

[birth preparation, pregnancy education, early pregnancy care, labour & birth, breastfeeding support, newborn care, postpartum awareness]

16/02/2026

After birth, your body is constantly adjusting, even when you’re not thinking about it.

Many concerns do not start suddenly.
They build slowly as you care for your baby and put your own recovery on hold.

Making time for in-person appointments isn’t always easy during this phase.
Virtual pelvic floor physiotherapy helps support you without adding more pressure to your day.

Stress, routines, movement habits, hormones, and past experiences shape them.

Virtual care is not a shortcut.
For many women, it simply makes support easier to stick to.

[postpartum recovery, postnatal care, pelvic floor health, virtual pelvic floor therapy, women’s health, core healing, bladder awareness, body literacy]

02/02/2026

📩 DM “BLADDER” to understand what your body is actually asking for
Many women assume bladder symptoms mean something is wrong.

More often, it is your body communicating.

Leakage, urgency, or frequent trips to the bathroom are usually signs that your pelvic floor needs support, not force or blame.

When you understand the signals
– You stop fighting your body
– You stop normalising discomfort
– and you start making changes that actually help

If your bladder symptoms are confusing, frustrating, or quietly limiting your day, support can make things clearer.

📩 DM “BLADDER” to learn what your body may be signalling.

[bladder awareness, pelvic floor health, women’s health, pelvic health education, body literacy, core support, postpartum care, midlife health]

29/01/2026

📩 DM “CONSULT” to book a 1:1 pelvic floor consultation
and understand what your body is asking for.

Your pelvic floor is not malfunctioning.It is responding.
To stress you don’t notice yet, to emotions, you keep moving past, and years of showing up, holding in, and holding it together.

Pain, leaks, pressure, discomfort
These are not things to feel ashamed of.
They are information.

Nothing about this means your body is weak.
It means it has been adapting for a long time.

When you stop pushing harder
and start listening more closely,
things begin to change.

[pelvic floor health, women’s health, body awareness, bladder awareness, core support, midlife health, perimenopause support, body literacy]

28/01/2026

📩 DM “LATCH” for support with positioning and more comfortable feeding.

Many mothers are told that breastfeeding hurts and that they just have to get used to it.

But pain is usually a sign that something needs adjusting.

Often, it is about how the baby is positioned, how much breast milk they are taking in, or how tense your own body is while feeding.

Small changes can make a big difference.

You do not have to suffer through feeds or wait for the pain to pass on its own.

If feeding is still uncomfortable, get help.

[breastfeeding support, painful latch, newborn feeding, breastfeeding pain, feeding comfort, lactation guidance, early postpartum care, breastfeeding education]

26/01/2026

🇮🇳 Wishing you a meaningful Republic Day!

[Republic Day, body care, self-respect, understanding, empowerment, health rights, body respect, informed choices, healthcare, support]

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+919500076946

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http://www.birthbasix.com/

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