Gentle Beginnings: Nurturing Your Path from Bump to Baby
At Gentle Beginnings, we believe the journey into parenthood deserves more than just medical check-ups. It’s a time that calls for thoughtful, compassionate support. Founded by Tania Stephan Gowrishankar, birth doula and lactation counselor in Singapore, we walk alongside families with care that is both practical and reassuring. Whether you are planning a natural birth, preparing for a C-section, or simply looking for clarity and comfort, Gentle Beginnings is here to be by your side.
Why Families Choose Gentle Beginnings
Our approach combines knowledge with warmth, making sure you feel both informed and supported.
Prenatal Support
We help you prepare for birth with conversations about your preferences, guidance on movement and positioning, breathing techniques, and emotional preparation so you enter labor feeling confident.
Labor & Birth Support
From the first contraction to the moment you meet your baby, we provide continuous, in-person care. That means comfort measures, reassurance, and clear information so you feel calm and empowered throughout.
Postpartum Support
In the early days after birth, we’re there to guide you through feeding, newborn care, and the emotional transition of becoming parents. Our goal is to help you feel confident in your new role.
Breastfeeding Support
With hands-on lactation guidance, we support you in building a feeding journey that feels manageable and sustainable, setting a strong foundation for the months ahead.
What Makes Gentle Beginnings Different
A calm, grounded presence that makes space for you to feel heard, respected, and supported.
Multilingual support during home visits, helping families bridge cultural and language differences.
Collaboration with healthcare providers so your wishes align with safe, professional care.
A unique blend of scientific knowledge and hands-on experience in birth and lactation support.
What Clients Say
Our work has been featured in HoneyKids Asia, and Tania has shared her perspective on the Slow Birth Podcast in French, bringing the message of gentle, mindful care to a wider community.
What You Can Expect
When you work with Gentle Beginnings, you can count on:
A trusted companion through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Care that adapts to your family’s needs and values.
Confidence that comes from information, reassurance, and emotional support.
A birth experience rooted in respect, empowerment, and gentle guidance.
In Summary
Gentle Beginnings is more than a doula service. It is a space where families can feel safe, supported, and truly cared for — blending science with compassion to nurture your path into parenthood.
