Dr. Manisha Gogri - Education and Training
- M.B.B.S. - Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai
- Certified Childbirth Educator from Childbirth International
- Certified Pre & Post natal fitness instructor from Moms in Motion, Sara’s City Workout (Chicago)
- Mother support group(MSG) Counsellor, and Trainer in basic and advanced lactation management-BPNI Maharashtra
- Leader for La Leche League International-the largest voluntary mother support group in the world
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Certified Prenatal bonding facilitator(USA)
- Trained at International Breastfeeding Centre-Toronto, Canada
Work Experience
- Conceptualised and started a pregnancy program called FIT FOR BIRTH LACTATIONTM, for couples in Mulund, Ghatkopar and Thane in 2002, at a time when no such program existed in these parts of the city. More than 3000 couples (which include Medical professionals) have so far benefited from these classes.
- Has trained Doctors, Medical students, Nurses, as well as grass root level IYCN Anganwadi Health Workers (ICDS) and aspiring mother support group leaders.
- Currently the secretary of BPNI Maharashtra and supports the MSG program in Municipal Hospitals in Mumbai.
- Conducting free meetings for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to provide information and support.
- Also provides support long distance via telephone, emails, whatsapp and facebook groups.
- Has worked as a Lactation Consultant at Shivani Maternity Hospital, Seven Hills hospital and Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai.
- Has worked as a trainer and mentor for CAPPA India Lactation Educator Programme.
- Formerly worked as Head for South East Asia Region in the Global Collaboration Committee of ILCA (International lactation Consultants association).
- Presently runs private clinic in Powai – FIT FOR BIRTH LACTATIONTM and does virtual consultations worldwide for all kinds of baby feeding issues.
- Works as Lactation Consultant for the Pregnancy Care Program by Luke Coutinho.
- Executive Director-Lactation Professional of Airway Collab Chapter-India, The Tongue Tie and Sleep Institute by Dentician.
- Has been a member of National and International Organisations such as:
- Childbirth International
- La Leche League
- Lamaze International
- CAPPA
- International Lactation Consultants Association
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
- International Association of Tongue-tie Professionals
- BPNI Delhi and Maharashtra
- Human Milk Banking Association of India
- Luke Coutinho Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine
- Pregnancy Care Program
- The Tongue Tie and Sleep Institute by Dentician
- Airway Colab
