Our Story

At Magavu, every mother deserves the knowledge, confidence, and support to shape her story mindfully.

Founded by Lakshmi Karthikeyan โ€” International Certified Childbirth Educator, Pregnancy Fitness Educator & Lactation Professional.

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Qualifications

  • โœฆ B.E โ€” Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • โœฆ CCCE โ€” Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator
  • โœฆ CPFE โ€” Certified Pregnancy Fitness Educator
  • โœฆ ACLP โ€” Advanced Certified Lactation Professional
  • โœฆ Yoga Therapist
  • โœฆ RYT โ€” Registered Yoga Teacher
  • โœฆ RPYT โ€” Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Lakshmi Karthikeyan

"Every human holds a purpose within."

At Magavu, we believe that every life begins with a story โ€” and every mother deserves the knowledge, confidence, and support to shape that story mindfully. For me, that purpose revealed itself through my own journey into motherhood.

My experiences with two very different births โ€” a Cesarean and a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) โ€” opened my eyes to the importance of informed choices during pregnancy and childbirth. What started as a personal journey soon became a deeper calling.

๐ŸŒฑ The Beginning of Magavu

Like many mothers, I faced challenges, doubts, and unanswered questions during my first pregnancy and early parenting days. With my second child, I began observing more consciously โ€” from pre-pregnancy to breastfeeding โ€” trying to understand how every stage impacts a child's health and development.

At the same time, my work in social service exposed me to children with health challenges. While helping them grow and gain independence was fulfilling, one question stayed with me:

"Can we prevent these challenges before birth?"

This question became the foundation of Magavu.

๐ŸŒฟ Our Philosophy

Through research, learning, and lived experience, one truth became clear: The care, awareness, and choices made during preconception, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding have a lasting impact on a child's health. In today's world, where lifestyles have changed and traditional knowledge is evolving, expecting parents need reliable, scientific, and compassionate guidance more than ever.

Magavu exists to bridge that gap.

"These experiences shaped Magavu into more than a service โ€” it became a mission to ensure no woman feels unprepared or unheard during her motherhood journey."

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Why We Exist

A Mission Born from Experience

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Lack of Awareness

Lakshmi faced a lack of awareness during her first pregnancy โ€” leading to choices she wishes she had known more about.

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An Unnecessary Cesarean

An uninformed decision during her first birth led to a cesarean that could have been avoided with the right knowledge.

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Breastfeeding Struggles

Challenges during breastfeeding highlighted just how little support was available for new mothers navigating this journey alone.

"Prevention is better than cure."
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Our Mission

Magavu is a Pregnancy Care Education Centre & Lactation Consultation Clinic dedicated to:

  • Empowering women with knowledge
  • Supporting families in making informed decisions
  • Creating calm, confident, and mindful birth experiences
  • Nurturing healthier generations

We don't just guide pregnancies โ€” we build awareness, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.

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Our Vision

To create a world where every mother feels informed, supported, and empowered โ€” and every child begins life with the strongest possible foundation.

"At Magavu, we walk this journey with you โ€” with empathy, knowledge, and care โ€” every step of the way."

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Expert-Led
Internationally certified educator
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Evidence-Based
Scientifically grounded sessions
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Compassionate
Guided with empathy & care
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Ongoing Support
WhatsApp follow-up after every session

Let's Nurture a Healthy Generation

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