Newborn feeding
Latch, positioning, and how to tell your baby is actually getting enough in those first weeks.
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IBCLC certified15+ years with mothers & babies
Lactation care in Mumbai & online
I'm Mansi Shah, your lactation consultant in Mumbai
Sore nipples. A sleepy baby who won't latch. That nagging worry about whether there's enough milk. I've sat beside a lot of mothers through exactly these moments, and I'm a mother myself. Let's work out what's going on and what to try next, at a pace that suits you.
“Every mother and baby figure out feeding a little differently. My job isn't to hand you a rulebook. It's to help you find what works for the two of you.”
15+
years in maternal & child nutrition
IBCLC
international lactation certification (USA)
3
ways to meet: home, hospital or online
6
days a week, Monday to Saturday
About me
A warm welcome
Hello! I'm Mansi S. R. Shah. I was one of the early nutritionists in India to qualify as an IBCLC, the international certification for lactation consultants.
For over fifteen years I've worked with mothers and babies in Mumbai's hospitals, in NICUs and in people's homes. Some come to me before the baby arrives. Most call around day three or four, when the milk comes in and everything suddenly feels harder than anyone warned them. Either way, you're welcome.
- Online consultations
- Hospital visits
- Support in pregnancy & after birth
- Starting solids guidance
“No question is silly.”If it's worrying you at 3 am, it's worth asking.
How I can help
Support for every stage of feeding
From the first feed in hospital to your baby's first spoonful of dal, these are the things mothers most often come to me for.
NICU & premature babies
Keeping your supply going while your baby can't feed at the breast yet, and moving to the breast when they're ready.
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Twins & more than one
Feeding two at once, or a newborn with a toddler at your knee. Practical set-ups that save your back and your sanity.
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Low supply & relactation
If your milk has reduced or stopped, it can often be built back up. We'll look at what's realistic for you.
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Growth monitoring
Weight, length and feeding checked over time, so small problems are spotted early and you can stop second-guessing.
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Child nutrition
Starting solids at six months, fussy eaters and your own diet while feeding. Plain advice that fits Indian kitchens.
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Why mothers choose me
Experience you can lean on
Good breastfeeding support is part knowledge and part patience. After fifteen years, I have plenty of both.
- 0115+ years in maternal & child nutrition
- 02International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- 03Faculty for IBCLC exam preparation courses
- 04Speaker at national conferences
- 05Lactation consultant at leading Mumbai hospitals
- 06Experienced with NICU, C-section and high-risk feeding
Book your visit
Let's find a time that suits you
Send me a request with a day and time that works, and I'll call or WhatsApp you to confirm. In person in Jogeshwari, near Andheri, at the hospital, or on a video call from home.
First consultation
₹2,500
An unhurried first session. We watch a feed together and make a plan you can actually follow at home.
Book nowFollow-up visit
₹1,500
A shorter visit to see how things are going, answer new questions and adjust the plan.
Book nowNewborn package
₹3,500
One visit in person, plus two online sessions in the weeks after, when new questions always pop up.
Book nowOnline consultation
₹1,000
A video call about feeding, milk supply or your child's nutrition, from wherever you are.
Book nowWhen should I see a lactation consultant?
Any time something doesn't feel right. Feeds that hurt, a baby who's not gaining, worries about supply: these rarely fix themselves, and the earlier we look, the easier it usually is. Some mothers also like one session in late pregnancy, just to feel prepared.
Do online consultations really work for breastfeeding?
Better than most people expect. With your phone propped up during a feed, I can see positioning, latch and your baby's cues, and talk you through changes as they happen. If I feel you need hands-on help, I'll tell you honestly.
My baby is in the NICU. Can you still help?
Yes. I've spent a lot of time in NICUs. We'll focus on expressing and protecting your supply now, and on moving to the breast when your baby's team says it's time.
Is it too late to start breastfeeding again?
Often it isn't. Relactation takes time and patience, and how far you get depends on things like your baby's age and how long it's been. We'll talk it through and set goals that are realistic for you.
What should I have ready for my first consultation?
Your baby's birth weight and any recent weights, a rough note of feeds and nappies from the last day or two, and anything you're using, like a pump, bottles or nipple shields. Jot your questions down too. It's easy to forget them in the moment.
From the blog
Helpful reads for new mothers
Straightforward answers to the questions I hear every week. Or start with the breastfeeding basics.
Ask a question
Something on your mind?
Parenting comes with a lot of doubts, and no question is too small when it's about your baby. Write to me here and I'll reply personally.
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