Fitforbirth Lactation

19/05/2026

Human milk is more than just nutrition; it is a life-saving clinical intervention, especially for our most vulnerable preterm infants. On this International Human Milk Donation Day, ILCA® celebrates the selfless donors and the regulated milk banks that ensure equitable access to this vital resource.

Why Human Milk Matters
🔹 Clinical Gold Standard: For infants in the NICU, expressed milk from a donor can significantly reduce the risk of severe complications.
🔹 The IBCLC® Advantage: An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) is essential in helping mother-infant dyads or lactating parents establish their own supply while navigating the donation process.
🔹 Equity in Care: We advocate for systems where human milk is available to every infant based on medical need, not socioeconomic status.

Advocate with Us!
Are you a donor or a healthcare professional? Share this post to help us myth-bust the barriers to donation and promote the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.

27/04/2026

Honoured to be featured by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) as part of the WEPNTK I Online Curriculum Task Force.
This initiative focuses on developing the online version of What Every Physician Needs to Know (WEPNTK I)—a rigorous, CME-eligible program designed to expand global access to evidence-based breastfeeding medicine education.
Grateful to be part of this collaborative international effort and to represent India in advancing this work.

WEPNTK I Online Curriculum Task Force Volunteers play a critical role in supporting the development of the online version of our What Every Physician Needs to Know Part I (WEPNTK I) course by contributing subject-matter expertise and educational insight. Volunteers collaborate within focused subgroups to support key areas such as competency mapping, content review and alignment, assessment development, learner engagement strategies, and speaker guidance and support. Through structured review, feedback, and collaborative work, volunteers help ensure the course remains clinically relevant, educationally rigorous, and aligned with ABM standards and accreditation requirements. This work supports the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s mission to expand global access to high-quality, evidence-based education in breastfeeding and lactation medicine education.

07/11/2025

A new artwork has been unveiled which celebrates breastfeeding at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin.
“Seeing depictions of breastfeeding in public spaces encourages a culture of breastfeeding as a normal part of life and commonly seen in society. Having breastfeeding depicted in our school reinforces our commitment to making breastfeeding the norm and viewing it as optimum infant nutrition.”

Dr Louise Gallagher, Assistant Professor in Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin.

02/11/2025

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿🤱

From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support mums!

29/10/2025

I’m honoured to have been featured on a Spotify podcast with Katie — The Travelling Lactation Consultant 🎙️

In this episode, we talk about my passion and professional journey, and how our worlds connect through lactation practice. It was an inspiring conversation — Katie’s podcast has featured some truly globally renowned experts in lactation, tongue-tie, bodywork, and beyond, so I’m thrilled to be part of that lineup!

🎧 Do give it a listen here: https://spotify.link/sYfMsoZ0PXb

Maternal and child health thrive with the right support. For over two decades, Dr. Manisha Gogri has combined her expertise as a medical doctor and IBCLC to guide families through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. She pioneered one of Mumbai’s first pregnancy fitness programs and led lactation initiatives across India. She approaches care with a whole-person perspective. In this episode, Katie Osh*ta talks with Dr. Gogri about her journey and passion for empowering mothers and babies.

23/09/2025

Where there’s a will there’s a way! You are an inspiration

Actual super mum 💪🏼

Kiara Bowers with 21 tackles & 23 disposals during the game to breastfeeding her son straight after 💜

08/08/2025

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿🤱

From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support breastfeeding mums!

02/08/2025

02/08/2025

Thank you ALPI - Association of Lactation Professionals India! It’s an honour to work alongside all of you🙏🏻

On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week every year, BPNI Maharashtra gives the Dr. NB Kumta Award for outstanding work in IYCN ( Infant & Young Child Nutrition). This year, Dr Manisha Gogri, received this award for her excellent contribution to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

25/04/2025

A common medical cause for an infant failing to thrive is not getting sufficient feedings at night. When babies wake frequently to nurse they are only asking for what they need to thrive. Nearly all babies know intuitively how much nursing they need for nourishment and for comfort. When your baby awakens to nurse at night, respect his or her judgment. Most breastfeeding infants sleep best snuggled right next to mom. Be open to trying various sleeping arrangements until you find the right one for your family. Breastmilk at night contains sleep inducing hormone for the baby. And paradoxically it also helps the mother get better sleep!