From Pregnancy to Parenthood: How Gentle Beginnings Supports You Every Step of the Way
Pregnancy is more than just nine months of change. It’s a journey filled with choices, expectations, and emotions. While family and friends provide love, there’s something uniquely reassuring about having an experienced professional by your side throughout this transformation.
That is where Gentle Beginnings comes in. Founded by Tania Stephan Gowrishankar, a Singapore-based birth doula and lactation counselor, we provide steady guidance, comfort, and practical support from the moment you see those two pink lines until well after your baby arrives.
A Partnership, Not Just a Service
Our philosophy is simple: birth is a natural process, and when families feel supported, informed, and respected, the experience can be both empowering and joyful. As your doula, we work hand in hand with your medical team to create a safe and positive environment for you, your partner, and your baby.
Ways We Support You
From the first trimester to the early days of parenthood, our care is tailored to your needs:
Prenatal Support
Birth education to help you understand your options
Creating a personalized birth plan
Guidance on movement during pregnancy
Comfort measures to prepare for labor
Techniques to reduce anxiety and boost confidence
During Labor
Continuous, in-person presence to keep you calm and focused
Physical and emotional support through counter pressure, TENS machine, breathing guidance, acupressure, rebozo, position guidance and many more
Clear information and reassurance at each stage of labor
Postpartum Support
Breastfeeding troubleshooting and latch guidance
Emotional check-ins to support your adjustment
Practical newborn care tips to build your confidence
Why Gentle Beginnings Is Different
Our care goes beyond standard doula services:
A blend of medical knowledge and emotional care
Support in multiple languages to bridge cultural and communication gaps
A calm and adaptable presence for any birth scenario, from natural to planned C-section
A family-centered approach that actively involves partners in the journey
The Doula Advantage
Research shows that having a doula can make a meaningful difference:
Reduced need for pain medication
Lower risk of unnecessary interventions
Higher likelihood of successful breastfeeding
Greater emotional satisfaction after birth
A Gentle Start for Your Family
Every parent deserves to feel confident and supported throughout pregnancy and beyond. At Gentle Beginnings, we believe your birth story should be one you look back on with pride, peace, and joy.
We are here for:
First-time parents seeking guidance
Families hoping for a more positive second or subsequent birth
Parents needing hands-on breastfeeding support
Those looking for emotional and physical care during recovery, your journey matters. Let Gentle Beginnings walk beside you, offering expert care and a compassionate heart from bump to baby.
Learn more at gentle-beginnings-doula.com.
