More than a yoga studio.
Your home through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
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Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
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Baby & Me Yoga
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Massage
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Childbirth Education
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Private Classes
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Lactation Support
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Teacher Training & Mentorship
〰️ Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga 〰️ Baby & Me Yoga 〰️ Massage 〰️ Childbirth Education 〰️ Private Classes 〰️ Lactation Support 〰️ Teacher Training & Mentorship
Where midwifery meets movement
Founded by Neelu Shruti, a midwife, doula and West Village resident, Love Child has supported families through pregnancy and parenthood for over a decade.
Services
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Our prenatal yoga classes are designed to build real strength, open the hips, and quiet the mind — with modifications for every trimester and a teacher who understands exactly what your body is preparing for. Weekly classes, all levels welcome.
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A gentle, joyful class that incorporates your baby into movement while connecting you with a room full of parents navigating the same beautiful, exhausting season. Suitable for babies from around six weeks through si crawling.
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Our childbirth education series gives you the evidence-based foundation to understand your options, advocate for yourself, and walk into your birth feeling genuinely ready — whatever path it takes. Taught by Neelu, a Certified Nurse-Midwife and doula who has been present at hundreds of births.
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Our bodywork sessions are tailored to the pregnant and postpartum body — relieving tension in the places that carry the most load, supporting circulation, and giving you permission to do absolutely nothing for an hour. Available to members at a discounted rate.
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Private sessions are available for prenatal yoga, postnatal strength, birth preparation, or early postpartum support — tailored entirely to where you are in your journey. Ideal for those with complications, specific concerns, or who simply want undivided attention. Available in-studio or in-home.
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Our in-home lactation visits meet you where you are — literally — in the days and weeks after birth, when leaving the house feels impossible and the questions feel endless. Included in your membership with nngoing text support because the questions don't stop after one visit.
Love Notes
“This is exactly what I needed while pregnant. These classes made me feel so strong, and were a huge relief from the pains and stresses of pregnancy. I made great new friends along the way, and the Baby and Me classes are so fun. Almost makes me want to have another baby!"
— Adrienne T."Love Child is the perfect partner for the prenatal and postnatal experience. Neelu has created such a welcoming boutique environment for new and expecting parents. From prenatal yoga to childbirth classes to in-home lactation support after birth — you truly feel cared for at every stage."
— Marissa L."In New York, where many of us experience pregnancy far from our families, Love Child became my local support system and extended family. What I loved most was the genuinely caring team and the inclusive community of expecting and new parents. Neelu and the team always had the right support at the right moment."
— Kinjal P."Love Child helped me build the mental and physical strength I needed for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in ways I never expected. The childbirth education classes gave my husband and me real confidence about what was to come. By the last month of pregnancy I was going five times a week."
— Tiphaine T."My experience at Love Child was extraordinary. I'm French and my whole family lives in France, so finding people I could trust during my first pregnancy was everything. I prepared my body and mind for childbirth here through yoga three times a week and massage. I am so grateful I found this place."
— Mathilde G."Cannot say enough great things about this studio. Highly recommend for all expecting mothers. So much more than a yoga class — Neelu does an incredible job of fostering a community for both pre and post baby. She really cares about each and every person who walks through the door."
— Alexis J."This studio was such a warm and inspiring place for prenatal yoga throughout my pregnancy. Neelu's class is the perfect mix of building strength and flexibility while also being calm and relaxing. It's now become a wonderful spot to come with my baby for postnatal yoga and Baby and Me classes."
— Myra O."I feel like my pregnancy and birth would have been very different without Love Child. While everything around me felt like it was changing — physically, emotionally, mentally — my prenatal yoga practice kept me grounded and in control. The post-natal yoga is now helping me thoughtfully rebuild my strength."
— Lucy K."We don't have any family in the city, but with Love Child it certainly feels like we do. The prenatal and postnatal yoga are superb, and when I arrived home from the hospital, Neelu came over and spent three hours helping me with breastfeeding. Completely invaluable — and included in the membership."
— Tabisa L. "Love Child is so much more than a yoga studio. Neelu came to my home the week after I delivered to help with breastfeeding — included in the membership. The community she has built for parents in the West Village has a neighborhood feel you simply don't find anywhere else in the city."
— Erin F."The space is quiet, calm, and inviting. Prenatal yoga with Neelu was a lifesaver during my pregnancy — the perfect combination of relaxing and a real workout. I've returned with my baby for the Baby and Me classes, which are also wonderful. Highly recommend to any expecting or new parent."
— Becky L."Going to prenatal yoga at Love Child was the best thing I did for myself while pregnant. The exercises truly helped me during labor and delivery. I also attended the childbirth education class with my husband and we both felt so much more prepared. I highly recommend everything about Love Child."
— Amy K."Lovechild is so much more than yoga — it's a one-stop home for any expecting or new parent. Neelu's passion clearly shows every day through the genuine care she has for every member of the community. I feel so fortunate to have a warm, caring place that truly feels like an extension of my own home."
— Emma P."Love Child is much more than a yoga studio. The team go above and beyond to create a community where every member feels valued and supported. They helped me navigate every stage of pregnancy and new motherhood with such care and kindness. I cannot recommend them enough."
— Rosie B. "I've been a Love Child member since being 3 months pregnant and have taken every service they offer — prenatal yoga, birth classes, postnatal yoga, and new parent circles. Neelu is especially amazing — a great teacher, incredibly caring, and an expert at what she does. I couldn't recommend Love Child more."
— Anna P.As Seen In
"Hits a sweet spot — therapeutic but challenging, a slow but rewarding burn." — Jia Tolentino, author, via New York Magazine / Curbed
You may have heard this story. When Seth Meyers' wife went into labor unexpectedly with their second son, it was Neelu who was there.
