Pregnancy · Birth · Early motherhood

Prepare for birth. Be supported into motherhood.

Grounded in scientific research and Ayurveda, Viji offers personalized pregnancy guidance, hands-on labor support and care at home after birth.

San Francisco Bay Area · Virtual preparation available

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The belief behind my work

Birth preparation begins with the whole of you.

Your body’s history, nourishment, emotional well-being and daily life shape your experience of pregnancy, birth and recovery. Understanding these connections helps me prepare you for birth while caring for the whole of you.

Signature programs

Care shaped around you.

Integrated care through pregnancy and birth, and a separate program for recovery after birth.

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01 / Pregnancy, birth & the first days home

Birth Concierge

One practitioner. Integrated care.

Prepare with a practitioner who knows your history and needs.

  • Ayurvedic understanding of your history and digestion, guiding nourishment and daily care.
  • Coaching, bodywork and birth preparation shaped to you and your partner.
  • Labor support, day or night.
  • One 90-minute post-birth home visit, preferably in your first week home.
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02 / A separate postpartum program

Postpartum Care

Your baby is born. Your care continues.

Ayurveda-informed care at home, with attention to:

  • Your recovery and nourishment.
  • The questions of early motherhood.

A separate program from the single home visit included in Birth Concierge. We discuss the right scope and rhythm for you.

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Viji Natarajan, founder of Divine Journey
Vijayalakshmi “Viji” Natarajan

Meet Viji

I see the woman. Not just the pregnancy.

I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and former research scientist, with advanced study in Ayurvedic women’s health. My work brings together birth physiology and body-based preparation, birth and lactation support, mind–body coaching, bodywork, yoga and Jyotiṣa.

I listen closely, explain clearly and help you put your preparation into practice.

Meet the person behind the care ↗

Five self-paced guides, available individually or as a collection for purchase.

Other ways to work together

Care beyond pregnancy.

Private consultations and learning are available whether or not you are pregnant.

Begin with a conversation

What kind of support do you need?

Tell me where you are in your journey and what support you need.

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DIVINE JOURNEY

Mango

Your Divine Journey virtual guide

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Hi, I’m Mango.

Your Divine Journey virtual guide. Let me help you find your way.