Dr. Manisha Gogri Profile
Dr. Manisha Gogri acquired her medical degree (M.B.B.S.) from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai in 1998.
After the birth of her first son in the year 2000, she realised the need for childbirth education, pregnancy and lactation support, which was clearly missing in the medical care provided to pregnant couples. This was a turning point in her medical career and she decided to take the untrodden path. She studied to become a certified childbirth educator and trained with Childbirth International to get her Diploma in CBE.
Realising the importance of fitness in pregnancy and childbirth, she trained with Moms in Motion, Sara’s City Workout (Chicago) to become a certified Pre & Post natal fitness instructor. She then designed her unique pregnancy program called FIT FOR BIRTH, and started antenatal classes for couples in the year 2002.
After the birth of her second son in 2005, Dr. Manisha became associated with Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI Maharashtra) and worked with them to be accredited as a mother support group counsellor, and subsequently a trainer. With BPNI she has had the opportunity to provide training in basic lactation management to Doctors, Medical students, nursing staff, grass root health workers and aspiring mother support group leaders.
When La Leche League-the largest International mother support group for Breastfeeding was revived in India- Dr. Manisha was accredited as a leader for LLL in 2008 and has since then been conducting free monthly meetings for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to provide information and support.
Dr. Manisha’s constant quest for knowledge and excellence lead her to study for the highest examination in the field of lactation. She became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2009.
Presently, she continues to teach her antenatal and post natal program, provides breastfeeding information and support in hospitals, and also consults privately for lactation problems.
You can email Dr. Manisha Gogri on manisharg@gmail.com
For details about her antenatal and postnatal programs, please check on www.fitforbirth.net
Dr. Manisha Gogri (M.B.B.S., C.B.E., I.B.C.L.C.)
Childbirth Educator and Lactation Consultant