Lactation Counselling in Mumbai & Goregaon
Supporting New Mothers With Knowledge, Comfort & Confidence
Breastfeeding is a beautiful bond between a mother and her baby — but it doesn’t always come naturally. Many new mothers experience difficulties such as pain, low milk supply, incorrect latching, or anxiety around feeding.
At Soma IVF & Fertility, Goregaon, our Lactation Counselling Program is designed to empower mothers with the skills, techniques, and emotional support needed for a smooth breastfeeding journey.
We offer a safe, compassionate, and judgement-free environment for every mother — whether this is your first child or your third.
Why Lactation Counselling Is Needed
Breastfeeding challenges are extremely common and NORMAL.
But without the right guidance, mothers may feel overwhelmed or discouraged.
Lactation counselling helps when you are experiencing:
- Baby not latching properly
- Painful or cracked nipples
- Feeling like milk is “not enough”
- Engorgement or breast fullness
- Baby feeding too frequently or too little
- Low weight gain in the baby
- Blocked milk ducts
- Returning to work and needing a pumping plan
Even confident mothers sometimes need help — and that’s completely okay.
What Happens During a Lactation Counselling Session?
Our approach is gentle, personalised, and deeply supportive.
1. Understanding Your Feeding Experience
We begin with a conversation about:
- Your concerns
- Baby’s feeding pattern
- Any discomfort you’re experiencing
- Emotional and physical challenges
2. Baby Assessment
We observe:
- Baby’s latch
- Suckling pattern
- Feeding duration
- Weight and growth pattern (if needed)
3. Mother’s Breast Health Evaluation
We check for:
- Nipple shape
- Engorgement
- Cracks or soreness
- Signs of infection
- Milk let-down and supply
4. Latch Correction
A correct latch is the foundation of pain-free and effective feeding.
We guide you through positioning techniques that suit your body and your baby.
5. Feeding Position Guidance
From cradle hold to football hold, we teach positions that:
- Reduce pain
- Improve milk transfer
- Make feeding comfortable
- Support spine and shoulder health
6. Milk Supply Management
Whether you’re dealing with low supply or oversupply, we help you establish balance through:
- Feeding patterns
- Hydration & nutrition
- Pumping routines
- Supplementation (if needed)
7. Pumping & Storage Counselling
Ideal for working mothers or those planning to build a freezer stash.
We teach:
- How to choose a pump
- How often to pump
- How to store milk safely
- Combining pumping with breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Concerns We Help You Overcome
- Cracked / sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Blocked milk ducts
- Low milk supply
- Poor baby latch
- Baby falling asleep too quickly
- Difficulty feeding post C-section
- Anxiety or doubts about milk adequacy
No mother deserves to struggle alone — and every breastfeeding challenge has a solution.
Why Breastfeeding Support Matters
Breastfeeding benefits:
- Baby’s immunity
- Brain development
- Emotional bonding
- Reduced risk of infections
- Mother’s postpartum recovery
With the right support, breastfeeding becomes not just possible — but joyful.
Why Mothers Choose Soma IVF for Lactation Support
- Warm, patient-first approach
- Practical, hands-on guidance
- Support for both mother and baby
- Experienced counselling backed by medical expertise
- Focus on emotional care in postpartum period
- Available even if you did not deliver at Soma IVF
We believe every mother deserves comfort, clarity and confidence.
Meet Your Women’s Health Specialist
Dr. Preeti Shetty
MBBS, MS (OBGYN), FRM (Mumbai), DRM (Germany), FCG Gynaecologist & Fertility / IVF Specialist 6+ years of clinical experience