As a woman and a doctor, I understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with breastfeeding.

You are not alone - and there are ways to make feeding easier, more comfortable, and joyful for you and your baby. Just reach out!

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What Happens in a Lactation Consultation

Each appointment is one hour long (by appointment only) - designed to give you enough time to be heard, assessed, and guided.

  • A complete feeding assessment - latch, positioning, milk transfer.
  • Tailored guidance for preterm or medically complex babies (including NICU graduates).
  • Clear, written feeding plan with achievable steps and follow-up guidance via WhatsApp.

Who This Clinic Can Help

Preterm or Low Birth Weight Babies

  • Transition from tube or expressed milk to direct breastfeeding.
  • Balancing growth, stamina, and maternal milk supply.
  • Gentle introduction to breastfeeding after NICU discharge.

Low Milk Supply / Overproduction

  • Assessing for medical causes.
  • Balancing supply, breast health, and baby’s needs.
  • Natural methods to support production before supplementation.

Flat or Inverted Nipples / Latch Difficulties

  • Gentle techniques for comfortable latch and milk flow.
  • Nipple shields - when and how to use them safely.

Painful Breasts, Engorgement, or Mastitis

  • Early management of plugged ducts, pain, or inflammation.
  • Hygiene and self-care for recovery.
  • Preventing recurrence and sustaining feeding.

Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate Feeding

  • Customized feeding plans using specialized bottles or cups.
  • Guidance on pacing, posture, and oral stimulation.
  • Preventing aspiration and maintaining milk supply until surgical repair.

Breastfeeding After Caesarean / Twins / Jaundice / NICU Stay

  • Safe positioning after surgery.
  • Feeding plans for twins or growth-discordant babies.
  • Guidance for babies with jaundice or phototherapy.

Breastfeeding Workshop - Antenatal / Back to Work

  • Preparing for breastfeeding before birth

  • Breastfeeding and returning to work can coexist beautifully with the right system.

We’ll cover:

  • How to build and maintain a freezer stash of expressed breast milk.
  • Pumping schedules that suit office hours and commute.
  • Storage, transport & hygiene in Indian work environments.
  • Creating realistic routines that protect your supply and your peace of mind.

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Why Choose Dr Kiran Shrivastava

“As a woman and a newborn baby specialist, I believe breastfeeding is not just about nutrition - it’s about connection, confidence, and comfort in caring for your baby and every mother should be able to experience it”

  • Neonatologist & Paediatrician with advanced training in India and the UK.

  • Deep understanding of medical and emotional aspects of feeding.

  • Experience with preterm, NICU, and special needs babies.

  • Compassionate, judgment-free, and culturally sensitive care for Indian families.

  • “I was in tears after my C-section because my baby wouldn’t latch. Dr Kiran was the first doctor who actually took time and listened. She helped me position him comfortably, explained everything about breastmilk, and within a week, we were breastfeeding exclusively."


    Riya S., Andheri West

  • “My daughter was born with a cleft lip, and I thought breastfeeding was impossible. Dr Kiran taught me how to use the special feeder and keep my milk supply up - her confidence made me confident."


    Farah A., Bandra

  • “I returned to work when my baby was 7 months old. The plan Dr Kiran made for expressing and storing milk saved my sanity. I continued to breastfeed my son and feel proud that I could continue despite a busy job."


    Shruti M., Vile Parle