Times Future of Maternity 2026 South Edition
31st October 2026 | Bengaluru"Better-informed families. Better-connected care."
Times Future of Maternity – South India Edition 2026 brings together doctors, healthcare experts, legal professionals, technology specialists and families to examine the questions that matter across the maternity journey.
A Look Back
Event Glimpses
About the Summit
South India has made considerable progress in maternal health, but the maternity journey continues to raise difficult questions for women and families. The latest government data put India's Maternal Mortality Ratio at 88 per 100,000 live births for 2021–23, while southern states' figures vary considerably. Andhra Pradesh recorded 30, Kerala 30, Tamil Nadu 35, Telangana 59 and Karnataka 68.
The next phase of maternity care therefore goes beyond access to childbirth services. It involves making informed decisions about birth, identifying risks early, ensuring timely emergency care, protecting women's rights, preparing for pregnancy and supporting mothers after delivery.
This comes at a time when the Government of India has introduced the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, with a continuum-of-care approach spanning pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. The roadmap places particular emphasis on high-risk pregnancy identification and management, quality emergency obstetric care, referral systems, Caesarean-section practices, digital health and AI-enabled care.
Against this backdrop, Times Future of Maternity – South India Edition 2026 brings together doctors, healthcare experts, legal professionals, technology specialists and families to examine the questions that matter across the maternity journey.
From C-section and vaginal birth to maternity rights, pre-pregnancy health, maternal safety, postnatal recovery and AI-enabled care, the summit aims to make complex maternity decisions easier to understand while examining how the healthcare ecosystem can deliver safer, more responsive and better-connected care.
National Edition Moments
Times Future of Maternity in Action
TFM Bengaluru, 2026
Agenda
Registration
Welcome Address
Guest of Honour Address
- U.T. Khader Fareed, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Keynote Address
- Mohammad Mohsin, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education Department, Government of Karnataka
Panel Discussion
C-Section or Normal Delivery: What Should Mothers Know?
- Dr Ashok Kumar Devoor, Professor & HOD, Department of OBG, Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute
- Dr Malathi T, Professor, Dept. of OBG, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
- Dr R Nagarathnamma, Professor and Former HOD - OBG, Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital
- Dr Shubha Rama Rao, Former President, Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Fireside Chat
Maternity and the Law: Challenges in Urban and Rural India
- Dr Nagalakshmi Choudhary, President, Karnataka State Commission for Women
- Pramila Nesargi, Lawyer and Women's Rights Advocate
Panel Discussion
Planning for Pregnancy: Is the Body Ready?
- Dr Jayanthi T, Prof. & HOD of OBG, East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
- Dr Priyanka Dilip Kumar, Consultant Obgyn and Fertility Specialist, Anugraha Nursing Home
- Dr Savithri D.R., Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital & Sagar Hospital; Former Professor & Head - OBG, KIMS Bangalore
Lunch
Fireside Chat
IVF vs Ayurveda: Natural Fertility Care or Modern Treatment?
- Dr Mamatha K V, Principal and Senior Obstetrician, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital
- Dr Usha B R, Lead Consultant ObGyn, Fertility & Robotic Surgery, Superhealth Hospital, Bengaluru
Panel Discussion
What Makes Maternity Care Safe? Recognising Risks and Getting Help in Time
- Dr Deepali Thakur, Deputy Country Director - India, Noora Health
- Dr Revathi Soundararajan, Managing Director, Mirror Health & Global Co-Chair, ISSHP
- Sucheta Pal, Maternal Fitness Educator, Founder - Mom.Bod.Strong
- Dr Suresh Kanakannavar, (Retd.) Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Unit Chief, Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI)
Masterclass
Postpartum Recovery: What to Expect in Week One, Month One and Month Three
- Dr Divya Kumawat, Counselling Psychologist and Expressive Art Therapist & Director, Kalpari Art & Mind
Panel Discussion
Pregnancy and Technology: Can AI Make Maternity Care Better?
- A Vijayarajan, Founder & CTO, InnAccel
- Ganesh Kavi, Founding Member & AVP, Product (Software), Janitri Innovations
- Senthilkumar Murugesan, Founder & CEO, savemom
- Dr Usha B R, Lead Consultant ObGyn, Fertility & Robotic Surgery, Superhealth Hospital, Bengaluru
Vote of Thanks & Awards
Speakers
Why Attend?
Expert perspectives on the questions that matter.
The South India Edition brings expert perspectives on:
Choosing a maternity hospital and knowing what to ask before admission
Understanding informed consent and women’s maternity rights
Preparing for pregnancy and identifying health issues before conception
Managing conditions such as anaemia, hypertension, PCOS
Understanding the importance of emergency maternity care
Knowing what recovery after childbirth should look like
Recognising physical and emotional concerns during the postnatal period
Understanding the role of family support in postpartum mental health
Examining how high-risk pregnancy tracking and AI could improve care
Who Should Attend?
Families, care professionals and the wider maternity ecosystem.
The South India Edition brings together perspectives and stakeholders from across the region.
Expecting mothers and couples, new and recent mothers, clinicians, hospitals, public-health professionals, maternal-health organisations and companies working across healthcare and maternity care are invited to attend.
Expecting mothers and couples
Expecting mothers and couples.
New and recent mothers
New and recent mothers.
Obstetricians and gynaecologists
Obstetricians and gynaecologists.
Fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy specialists
Fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy specialists.
Paediatricians and neonatologists
Paediatricians and neonatologists.
Hospitals and maternity centres
Hospitals, maternity centres and women’s healthcare providers.
Birth-care professionals
Midwives, nurses and birth-care professionals.
Public health professionals
Government and public health professionals.
Maternal health organisations
Maternal health, parenting and wellness organisations.
Healthcare and health-tech
Healthcare, diagnostics, health-tech and medical-device companies.
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What We’ll Discuss
Conversations across the maternity journey.
C-Section or Normal Delivery: What Should Mothers Know?
- Making informed decisions about birth
- Choosing a maternity hospital
Maternity and the Law: Challenges in Urban and Rural India
- Access to care, consent, protections and remedies
Planning for Pregnancy: Is the Body Ready?
- Key considerations before fertility treatment or IVF
What makes maternity care safe, how to recognise risks and get help in time, the role of family support in postpartum mental health, and whether AI can make maternity care better are all part of the programme.
The journey so far
From the National Edition to the South: building a more connected maternity ecosystem.
The Times Future of Maternity National Edition, held in Delhi on 28 March 2026, brought together 450+ delegates spanning hospitals, doctors, consultants, expecting and future parents, and people seeking guidance across the maternity journey. The South Edition builds on that foundation with a sharper regional lens and a new set of conversations in Bengaluru.
National Edition Highlights (Delhi)
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A credible event should help families ask better questions, not simply give them more information.
Editorial principle for the South Edition
National Edition Glimpses
Moments of connection, insight and leadership.
Highlights from the Times Future of Maternity Delhi edition, uniting clinicians, innovators, brand leaders, and families.
National Edition Voices
Past Speakers & Leaders
Eminent clinicians, policymakers, healthcare pioneers, and community voices who led conversations at the National Edition.
Prataprao Jadhav
Minister of State (IC)- Ayush; MoS- Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
Meenakshi Lekhi
Former MoS- External Affairs & Culture; Senior Advocate
Government of India
Rahul Datta
Group COO
Ankura Hospitals
Ms. Saloni Arora
Nutritionist and Founder
MyFemily
Dr Rajni Mittal
Senior Gynaecologist
Hindu Rao Hospital
Dr Urvashi Prasad
Senior Fellow & Former Director NITI Aayog
Pahle India Foundation
Prof. (Dr.) Arti Maria
Neonatologist, Former Dean
ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital
Dr. Tripti Sharan
Director- Obst & Gynae; Head, High Risk Pregnancy
BLK MAX Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Madhu Goel
Director, Obst & Gynae
Fortis La Femme
Prof. (Dr.) Jyotsna Suri
Consultant & Unit Head, Obstetric Critical Care
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
Dr. Rashmi Bawa
Founding Director
WellMom
Dr. Helai Gupta
Senior Consultant, Obst & Gynae
Rosewalk - Rainbow Hospital
Ms. Deepti Arora
Founder, EverBliss | Maternal Well-Being Leader
EverBliss
Dr. Juhi Rachel Baluja
Consultant Psychiatrist
St. Stephen's Hospital
Dr. Sanjay Kapur
Managing Director
John Snow India
Natasha Uppal
Founder, Matrescence India
Matrescence India
Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur Sanyal
Founder
MOMentum
Dr. Vandana Prasad
Founder Secretary & Technical Advisor
Public Health Resource Society (PHRS)
Mrs. Richa S. Sethi
Mother to a Specially-Abled Child & Educator
Educator
Prof. (Dr.) Indranil Mukhopadhyay
Professor, School of Govt & Public Policy
OP Jindal Global University
Prof. (Dr.) Sunita Reddy
Professor, Centre of Social Medicine
JNU
Mr. Aviral Shrivastava
Founder and CEO
Momkidcare
Dr. Monika Banerjee
Head- MEAL
Mobile Creches
Prof. (Dr.) Nemthianngai Guite
Associate Professor, Social Medicine
JNU
Mrs. Stuti Shrivastava
Mother & Legal Professional
Community Voice
Prof. (Dr.) Manju Puri
Senior Professor, Obst & Gynae; President NARCHI
SGT University
Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Yadav
Professor & Head, Dept of Pediatrics
ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital
Prof. (Dr.) Surveen Ghumman Sindhu
Senior Director & Head, IVF & Reproductive Medicine
MAX Group of HospitalsFor Families
Guidance for the decisions that begin before pregnancy, and continue long after delivery.
The maternity journey can involve hundreds of questions and many different sources of advice. TFM South Edition creates one trusted setting where families can hear from qualified experts, understand available choices, discover relevant services, and ask better questions across the journey to parenthood.
Preconception health and treatment options
Fertility conversations, when to seek specialist advice, and navigating treatment options.
Nutrition, screening and preparation
Lifestyle, high-risk pregnancy, common concerns, and preparing for delivery.
Care pathways and birth planning
Hospital readiness and informed conversations with care teams.
Physical and emotional wellbeing
Nutrition, support systems, and continuity of care after delivery.
Breastfeeding, paediatric care, NICU
Newborn care, paediatric guidance, and the first months of parenting.
Returning to work and support networks
Partner involvement, support networks, and balancing care with modern work lives.
Medical disclaimer: Sessions and website content are for
awareness and general information. They are not a substitute for individual diagnosis, treatment, or medical
advice. Visitors should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional for personal medical
decisions.
Medical Summit
Clinical insight. Better pathways. More connected maternity care.
The TFM Medical Summit convenes clinicians, hospital leaders, and maternity-care specialists to examine the issues shaping outcomes and patient experience across fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and neonatal care.
Future of fertility and preconception care
Earlier risk identification, fertility awareness, and coordinated preconception care.
High-risk obstetrics
Coordinated multidisciplinary care and maternal critical care.
Maternal metabolic health
Nutrition, lifestyle, and evidence-based interventions.
Respectful maternity care
Informed choice, patient communication, and dignity.
Reducing care fragmentation
Connecting pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum pathways.
Maternal mental wellbeing
Screening, support, and postpartum mental health.
Neonatal care and NICU pathways
Early-life outcomes and continuity of care.
Digital health, AI, and remote monitoring
Diagnostics innovation and responsible technology in maternity care.
Hospital models and quality
Safety, continuity of care, and quality systems.
Access across South India
Scalable care pathways for metros and emerging cities.
Speaker and session listings will go live only after written confirmation.
The Expo
Discover the services and solutions shaping modern maternity and newborn care.
The TFM Expo is a curated discovery zone where families and professionals can engage with relevant hospitals, care providers, diagnostic services, maternal-health solutions, health-tech platforms, and trusted consumer-health brands.
Hospitals and maternity centres
Maternity care, delivery, and postnatal services.
Fertility / IVF services
Reproductive-health and fertility solutions.
Diagnostics and screening
Antenatal, genetic, and newborn screening services.
Maternal and newborn health-tech
Digital health, remote monitoring, and care-navigation solutions.
Insurance and financial protection
Maternity and family-health financial planning.
Nutrition, wellness, and recovery
Maternal wellness, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding support.
Newborn and paediatric care
Baby care, paediatric solutions, and early-parenting support.
Workplace maternity solutions
Return-to-work programmes and employer ecosystems.
Responsible discovery: Exhibitor participation does not
constitute medical endorsement by Times Internet or Pregatips. Curated participation; relevance to the
maternity journey is mandatory.
Why Partner?
Connect with the people and organisations shaping maternity care.
Partner with Times Future of Maternity to engage expecting parents, families, maternity-care professionals, hospitals, doctors, health-tech companies, policymakers and other ecosystem stakeholders.
01Reach the Right Audience – Engage directly with expecting parents, families and maternity-care professionals.
02Build Brand Trust – Associate your brand with credible conversations around safer, better maternity care.
03Shape the Conversation – Share expertise, research and solutions on issues affecting the maternity ecosystem.
04Showcase Products and Solutions – Demonstrate relevant products, services and technologies to consumers and healthcare professionals.
05Build Strategic Relationships – Connect with hospitals, doctors, health-tech companies, policymakers and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers before you register.
Everything you need to know about passes, schedules, Summit access, and the Awards nomination process.
Have more questions?
Our team is available to assist families, medical delegates, and partner organisations.
Expecting mothers, new mothers, couples, family members, healthcare professionals, hospitals, maternity centres, public-health organisations and companies working in healthcare and maternity care.
Yes. The summit brings together families and consumers alongside doctors, nurses, hospitals, healthcare organisations and industry stakeholders.
Yes. Healthcare, health-tech, diagnostics, medical-device, nutrition, insurance, hospitals and other relevant organisations can partner with the summit.
Yes. Partners and family members can attend alongside expecting or new mothers.
Yes. Partners can explore opportunities to showcase relevant products, services and solutions to the summit audience.
Attendees can interact with doctors, healthcare professionals, expecting and new mothers, families, hospitals, public-health stakeholders and industry representatives.
Yes. The South India Edition brings together perspectives and stakeholders from across the region.
Registration details will be available on the official Times Future of Maternity – South India Edition website.
The applicable registration fee is specified on the official registration page.
One trusted platform
Whatever stage you are navigating, begin with better information and the right people around you.
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Join the Medical Summit and interdisciplinary programme.
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Speaking and Nominations Enquiries
Sagun Kumari
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Gaurav Vats
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Simran Singh
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