Morning Star: Birth & Wellness Center

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A team of midwives and doulas that provide prenatal, postnatal, and breastfeeding care, education and support for birthing women and their partners on the journey of becoming parents.

Last Sunday, the Morning Star team gathered together with spouses and children for a beautiful retreat at Mango Hill. It...
10/05/2026

Last Sunday, the Morning Star team gathered together with spouses and children for a beautiful retreat at Mango Hill. It was a much-needed pause from our regular work — a space to reconnect, relax, laugh, and spend meaningful time together as a community.
Mageshwari ShanmugamPaula Murphy
The day was filled with children’s activities, games, swimming, conversations, good food, and simple moments of joy. At Morning Star, while we work toward building a respectful maternity and women’s wellness space, we also deeply value the importance of human connection, family, and collective wellbeing within our own team.

Many thanks to everyone who joined and helped make the day warm and memorable. And sincere gratitude to Mango Hill for hosting us with such care and hospitality.

Sometimes, these simple moments of togetherness become the foundation of stronger work and deeper community.

— Morning Star Team

05/05/2026

On this International Day of the Midwife, we share a small glimpse of the new space taking shape here in Auroville.

This is more than a building.
It is a vision for respectful birth, for care, and for community.

At the heart of this journey is our midwives Paula Murphy Mageshwari Shanmugam and
whose dedication, presence, and tireless work are helping bring this dream into reality.

Every brick carries intention.
Every space is being shaped with care.

Today, we honour the hands, the hearts, and the quiet strength of midwives everywhere. Happy international midwives day

05/05/2026

Happy international midwives day

05/05/2026

Vanakkam,

Today, May 5th, we acknowledge International Day of the Midwife.

A heartfelt thank you to all midwives across India.

This year’s theme:
1 Million More Midwives

In India, this is a real need.

Midwives improve outcomes for both mother and baby.
But more than that, they bring presence, trust, and continuous support during birth.

At Morning Star, we see the impact of midwifery every day.

To all midwives — thank you for your work, your strength, and your quiet dedication.

India needs more midwives. The time is now.

Vanakkam,A small but significant step at the Morning Star site.Today, we move into the concreting phase of the building—...
26/04/2026

Vanakkam,

A small but significant step at the Morning Star site.

Today, we move into the concreting phase of the building—
a process that gives strength, stability, and structure to what we are creating.

Each layer that goes in is not just material,
but intention.

This space is being built to support
birth, care, and dignity—
for women, for families, for life itself.

From drawings to foundation,
and now into structure…
it is slowly taking form.

Grateful to everyone involved—
the workers on site, the team behind the scenes,
and all those who are supporting this vision.

We continue, step by step.

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A dream becoming a space.Morning Star is rising.From drawings…To foundation…To structure…To a future centre for respectf...
22/02/2026

A dream becoming a space.

Morning Star is rising.

From drawings…
To foundation…
To structure…
To a future centre for respectful birth and women’s wellness in Auroville. #
Every wall carries purpose.
Every step carries responsibility.

Auroville International USA Paula Murphy Mageshwari Shanmugam Balaganesh Sivaprakasam

Grateful for everyone who believes in this work.

ConsciousBirth BuildingWithPurpose

14/02/2026

Today we installed our granite birth pod — a space designed to support natural pain relief during labour.

Warm water immersion is one of the most effective physiological tools in childbirth. It helps relax muscles, reduce stress hormones, ease pain perception, and support smoother, calmer labour.

Carved from stone, this pod represents stability, grounding, and trust in the birthing body.

At Morning Star, we are building not just infrastructure, but an environment of respectful, woman-centered care.

Birth deserves dignity.
Birth deserves patience.
Birth deserves support.

Breast Health Awareness Talk 🌸Let’s come together to talk about breast care and the early detection of breast cancer — b...
16/10/2025

Breast Health Awareness Talk 🌸
Let’s come together to talk about breast care and the early detection of breast cancer — because awareness saves lives.

🩷 Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon

🗓️ Date: October 25, 2025
🕓 Time: 4 PM
📍 Venue: MMC – Multimedia Center Auditorium, Auroville

Organised by Morning Star, Auroville, this session aims to empower women and families with knowledge, self-care practices, and open dialogue around breast health.

✨ All donations collected will go to support the Morning Star Project.

📧 [email protected]

📞 +91 98926 99804

Morning Star Construction Begins! 🛠️We’re overjoyed to share that construction has officially started for the Morning St...
19/06/2025

Morning Star Construction Begins! 🛠️

We’re overjoyed to share that construction has officially started for the Morning Star Natural Birth Centre in Auroville! 🌿👶🏽

This center will offer a gentle, respectful, and holistic space for mothers, babies, and families—complete with natural birthing options, waterbirth facilities, and community gardens. 💫

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💛 How You Can Support

🇮🇳 Indian Citizens / Residents

Donate via Auroville’s official donation portal with 80G tax benefit:
👉 www.donate.auroville.org
1. In Step 1, select “Morning Star”
2. Enter your details and donation (UPI, RuPay, bank transfer)
3. Add your PAN number for tax receipt

🌍 International Donors

You can contribute through:
1. www.donate.auroville.org – accepts foreign donations
2. Your country’s Auroville International (AVI) organization
– For U.S. donors:
🔗 http://give.aviusa.org/page/MorningStar

✅ Foreigners living in India: Due to FCRA rules, please do not donate through the Indian route.
📩 Write to us at [email protected] and we’ll guide you personally.

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Let’s co-create this sacred space for natural, empowered, and loving births.
Thank you for walking with us. 🌼
— The Morning Star Team



Auroville International USA Balaganesh Sivaprakasam Mageshwari Shanmugam Ovoid Atelier

Building Our New Birth Centre ✨We are overjoyed to share that Morning Star is building a new sustainable birth centre in...
10/06/2025

Building Our New Birth Centre ✨

We are overjoyed to share that Morning Star is building a new sustainable birth centre in Auroville—complete with water birth pools, serene class spaces, consultation rooms, and shaded community gardens 🌿💛

Want to support this dream? Your generosity is the foundation!

🌍 For donors outside India (tax-deductible in the USA):
Every donation made through Auroville International USA (AVI‑USA) is matched—doubling your impact! Please visit:
👉 aviusa.org/connect/projects (select Morning Star under Auroville Projects)   

🇮🇳 For donors within India:
Use the official Auroville Donation Portal on Auroville.org. Choose “Morning Star” from the project list.
👉 donate.auroville.org 

Your support—big or small—helps shape a caring, respectful, and eco-conscious space for birthing families. If Morning Star has touched your life or vision, please donate and share.

🙏 “Together, we are laying each brick with love and intention.”

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Sante
Auroville
605101

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+914132622803

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