Bangalore Birth Network

• Health promotion, nutrition, and identifying health risks.
• Birth preferences, pain management, interventions, recovery, and support.

• Enhanced bonding time, hands-free convenience, and on-the-go naps.

• Offers a wide variety of styles, colors, and sizes.
• Ergonomic designs for both parents and babies.

• Mental health, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and general support during early parenthood.

• Free mental health counseling sessions.
• Emphasis on self-care and community support.

• Online lactation consultations.
• Events like "A Journey of Two Moms: Breastfeeding Across Generations."

• Prenatal heart checks for detecting Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
• Infant mortality awareness and health education.

• Maternal and neonatal health issues.
• Reproductive rights and safe abortion advocacy.
• Mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Foundation and Motivation: The Bangalore Birth Network was established with the core belief that every birth matters and that all women deserve access to safe, respectful, and informed maternity care. The organization was founded to address the gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare, particularly for economically vulnerable communities.

Philosophy and Approach: BBN emphasizes a holistic approach to maternal and infant care, focusing on mental health, maternal and infant well-being, and breastfeeding support. They advocate for informed birth choices and aim to dispel myths related to pregnancy and childbirth through evidence-based practices.

Vision: BBN envisions a world where every pregnancy and birth experience is safe, respectful, and empowering. They aim to create a supportive community for expectant and new mothers, ensuring access to quality healthcare and resources.

Goals:

• To provide comprehensive support and education for mothers and families from preconception through early childhood.
• To raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues and advocate for informed birth choices.
• To empower women through community engagement and support networks.

Achievements:

• Successfully organized numerous community events, workshops, and training sessions for healthcare workers.
• Established a Sling Library to promote babywearing and enhance bonding between parents and infants.
• Actively participated in national and international awareness campaigns, such as World Breastfeeding Week and National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.

Birth Options Counseling: Educates pregnant women on various pregnancy-related issues, focusing on health improvement and maintenance for both the mother and baby before and after birth. Topics include nutrition, health risks, and birth preferences.

Sling Library: Offers a variety of baby carriers, slings, and wraps for parents to borrow and try, emphasizing comfort, safety, and bonding.

Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Counseling: Provides support for pregnant or postpartum mothers experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, with a focus on mental health and well-being.

Community Events and Workshops: Organizes events like Mother-to-Mother Toddler Meets, breastfeeding support groups, and training sessions for healthcare workers to foster community engagement and support.

Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Engages in campaigns to raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues, reproductive rights, and mental health.

Multilingual Support: Offers resources and guidance in multiple languages, including English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, to cater to diverse communities.

Collaborations and Partnerships: Works with organizations like the Center for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) to enhance maternal healthcare outcomes and promote respectful maternity care practices.

Social Media and Online Presence: Actively engages with the community through social media platforms, providing updates, tips, and resources related to pregnancy and parenthood.

• Health promotion, nutrition, and identifying health risks.
• Birth preferences, pain management, interventions, recovery, and support.

• Enhanced bonding time, hands-free convenience, and on-the-go naps.

• Offers a wide variety of styles, colors, and sizes.
• Ergonomic designs for both parents and babies.

• Mental health, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and general support during early parenthood.

• Free mental health counseling sessions.
• Emphasis on self-care and community support.

• Online lactation consultations.
• Events like "A Journey of Two Moms: Breastfeeding Across Generations."

• Prenatal heart checks for detecting Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
• Infant mortality awareness and health education.

• Maternal and neonatal health issues.
• Reproductive rights and safe abortion advocacy.
• Mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Foundation and Motivation: The Bangalore Birth Network was established with the core belief that every birth matters and that all women deserve access to safe, respectful, and informed maternity care. The organization was founded to address the gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare, particularly for economically vulnerable communities.

Philosophy and Approach: BBN emphasizes a holistic approach to maternal and infant care, focusing on mental health, maternal and infant well-being, and breastfeeding support. They advocate for informed birth choices and aim to dispel myths related to pregnancy and childbirth through evidence-based practices.

Vision: BBN envisions a world where every pregnancy and birth experience is safe, respectful, and empowering. They aim to create a supportive community for expectant and new mothers, ensuring access to quality healthcare and resources.

Goals:

• To provide comprehensive support and education for mothers and families from preconception through early childhood.
• To raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues and advocate for informed birth choices.
• To empower women through community engagement and support networks.

Achievements:

• Successfully organized numerous community events, workshops, and training sessions for healthcare workers.
• Established a Sling Library to promote babywearing and enhance bonding between parents and infants.
• Actively participated in national and international awareness campaigns, such as World Breastfeeding Week and National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.

Birth Options Counseling: Educates pregnant women on various pregnancy-related issues, focusing on health improvement and maintenance for both the mother and baby before and after birth. Topics include nutrition, health risks, and birth preferences.

Sling Library: Offers a variety of baby carriers, slings, and wraps for parents to borrow and try, emphasizing comfort, safety, and bonding.

Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Counseling: Provides support for pregnant or postpartum mothers experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, with a focus on mental health and well-being.

Community Events and Workshops: Organizes events like Mother-to-Mother Toddler Meets, breastfeeding support groups, and training sessions for healthcare workers to foster community engagement and support.

Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Engages in campaigns to raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues, reproductive rights, and mental health.

Multilingual Support: Offers resources and guidance in multiple languages, including English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, to cater to diverse communities.

Collaborations and Partnerships: Works with organizations like the Center for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) to enhance maternal healthcare outcomes and promote respectful maternity care practices.

Social Media and Online Presence: Actively engages with the community through social media platforms, providing updates, tips, and resources related to pregnancy and parenthood.

• Health promotion, nutrition, and identifying health risks.
• Birth preferences, pain management, interventions, recovery, and support.

• Enhanced bonding time, hands-free convenience, and on-the-go naps.

• Offers a wide variety of styles, colors, and sizes.
• Ergonomic designs for both parents and babies.

• Mental health, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and general support during early parenthood.

• Free mental health counseling sessions.
• Emphasis on self-care and community support.

• Online lactation consultations.
• Events like "A Journey of Two Moms: Breastfeeding Across Generations."

• Prenatal heart checks for detecting Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
• Infant mortality awareness and health education.

• Maternal and neonatal health issues.
• Reproductive rights and safe abortion advocacy.
• Mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Foundation and Motivation: The Bangalore Birth Network was established with the core belief that every birth matters and that all women deserve access to safe, respectful, and informed maternity care. The organization was founded to address the gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare, particularly for economically vulnerable communities.

Philosophy and Approach: BBN emphasizes a holistic approach to maternal and infant care, focusing on mental health, maternal and infant well-being, and breastfeeding support. They advocate for informed birth choices and aim to dispel myths related to pregnancy and childbirth through evidence-based practices.

Vision: BBN envisions a world where every pregnancy and birth experience is safe, respectful, and empowering. They aim to create a supportive community for expectant and new mothers, ensuring access to quality healthcare and resources.

Goals:

• To provide comprehensive support and education for mothers and families from preconception through early childhood.
• To raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues and advocate for informed birth choices.
• To empower women through community engagement and support networks.

Achievements:

• Successfully organized numerous community events, workshops, and training sessions for healthcare workers.
• Established a Sling Library to promote babywearing and enhance bonding between parents and infants.
• Actively participated in national and international awareness campaigns, such as World Breastfeeding Week and National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.

Birth Options Counseling: Educates pregnant women on various pregnancy-related issues, focusing on health improvement and maintenance for both the mother and baby before and after birth. Topics include nutrition, health risks, and birth preferences.

Sling Library: Offers a variety of baby carriers, slings, and wraps for parents to borrow and try, emphasizing comfort, safety, and bonding.

Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Counseling: Provides support for pregnant or postpartum mothers experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, with a focus on mental health and well-being.

Community Events and Workshops: Organizes events like Mother-to-Mother Toddler Meets, breastfeeding support groups, and training sessions for healthcare workers to foster community engagement and support.

Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Engages in campaigns to raise awareness about maternal and neonatal health issues, reproductive rights, and mental health.

Multilingual Support: Offers resources and guidance in multiple languages, including English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, to cater to diverse communities.

Collaborations and Partnerships: Works with organizations like the Center for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) to enhance maternal healthcare outcomes and promote respectful maternity care practices.

Social Media and Online Presence: Actively engages with the community through social media platforms, providing updates, tips, and resources related to pregnancy and parenthood.