Ms Sheethal Sathya

Passionate and certified childbirth educator and lactation consultant dedicated to transforming birth experiences through knowledge, emotional support, and evidence-based practices. With a strong foundation in antenatal education, birth physiology, and lactation, the focus is on empowering expectant couples to experience confident, positive, and informed births.

Professional Summary

A certified childbirth educator with extensive experience in prenatal education, birth preparedness, and early postpartum support. Founder of Birth and Bond by Sheethal, an online learning and support platform that raises awareness about pregnancy, lactation, and positive parenting.

Experienced in conducting group workshops, personalized sessions, and creating digital educational content for expectant and new parents. Trained in contemporary birth support methodologies such as Spinning Babies®, evidence-based comfort measures, and mindful birthing practices.

Combines medical knowledge with compassionate communication to translate complex information into clear, parent-friendly guidance. Has supported over 100 families in Chennai through hospital visits, breastcrawl initiation, and ongoing lactation counseling.

Areas of expertise include childbirth education, birth doula support, lactation counseling, infant massage instruction, early parenting guidance, child nutrition, and Montessori-based education.

Certifications

• ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator – International Childbirth Education Association, USA

• Advanced Certified Lactation Professional (ACLP) – Begin Ed India

• Infant & Young Child Feeding Counselor – Bangalore

• Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator – Spinning Babies, USA

• Birth Doula – DONA International, USA

• Certified Infant Massage Instructor – IAIM

• AMI Montessori Certified – TMI, Denver CO, USA

Professional Experience

• Delivered over 50 online group childbirth education sessions and 20+ in-person workshops in collaboration with leading obstetricians across Chennai.

• Completed a 3-month intensive internship at Kanchi Kamakoti Childtrust Hospital, Chennai, supporting the establishment of lactation care in the NICU.

• Underwent specialized IYCF Lactation Training at MS Ramiah Hospital, Bangalore.

• Designed structured antenatal programs tailored to Indian families, integrating birth physiology, comfort techniques, and postpartum care.

• Created more than 800 educational resources on topics including labor stages, pain relief options, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

• Served as a visiting Lactation Consultant and Birth Doula at Medway Hospital, GG Hospital, Birthwave Clinic, and HIVE Clinic.

• Supported over 100 births as a doula, facilitating successful breastcrawl initiation and early breastfeeding establishment.

• Built an active online community of more than 162,000 parents, fostering informed and confident approaches to childbirth and parenting.

• Collaborated with doulas, lactation experts, and perinatal professionals for multidisciplinary learning initiatives.

• Conducted guest workshops and seminars on childbirth, lactation, and parenting, including sessions on labor positions, pain management, and postpartum recovery.

• Participated in World Breastfeeding Week campaigns and perinatal mental health awareness programs.