Dr.Nirali Shah

01/08/2024

World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year, supported by WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all. 

 From August 1 to 7 globally, World breastfeeding Week is celebrated to highlight the importance of nursing for a baby to ensure the best nutrition and overall health. This day promotes supportive policies that empower mothers, educate families, and increase awareness.

Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in our society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities. It is essential that no-one is left behind especially vulnerable mothers who may need additional support to reduce breastfeeding inequalities.

At Nurturing Bonds; we believe in Helping Families Thrive by assuring that every new mum is being taken care of. We address their issues and assure them that every drop of breastfeeding done is counted. So even if you are able to feed your baby the first few drops of colostrum post birth, go ahead and do it.

If you can help another mom breastfeed by motivating her - go ahead do it.

Happy healthy moms/parents -- happy healthy babies.

01/07/2024

Once again!!!!

Considering myself lucky, grateful and thankful to have gor the opportunity to attend the Tongue Tie In Babies workshop 2.0 - A Holistic Approach.

Indulged into the academic feast over the weekend with lactation professionals from across India.

It was a great platform where 4 professionals from allied fields who have come together for the cause of Spreading knowledge. Immense gratitude towards Lactation consultant
Paediatrician & Lactation Consultant
Pediatric dentist, TMJ consultant Sleep apnea & Airway specialist, Tongue Tie specialist
- Zia Nath Craniosacral therapist
These 4 people who form the Dream Team to educate and spread awareness amongst professionals like me to help the mother baby dyad.

The whole perspective changes once you have dwelled into the details of the workshop and u begin to think how more holistically will you want to help the mother baby dyad.

Made so many new connections during this weekend fun of diving into more knowledge that was shared. Some people whom I met for the very first time and it was great knowing them.

Renewed & recharged to help the new moms & families in a better holistic way forward.

14/04/2024

You live. You learn. You upgrade!!

Develop a passion for learning. You will never cease to grow. This is so true........

A week ago - at the Professional Lactation Retreat 2024 at Mumbai where had this opportunity to meet Lactation professionals across India. Organised by some great people who work in the field of Lactation- for the mother and baby dyad .edindia
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It was a great pleasure of being around seniors and mentors like .khare.baweja .dana

Interactive and collaborative approach of learning helped to understand so many practical aspects of helping the mother baby dyad.

It was a great networking session and helped know so many professionals across India.

A great 3 day retreat spent pondering over
- Reunite
- Reflect & Renew
- Renew & Return

09/04/2024

Happy Workiversary to me! 💫🫶🧿

On this special 1st work anniversary at am overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunities, challenges, and invaluable experiences that have shaped me professionally and personally. Thank you for being an integral part of this incredible journey!!!

Nurturingbonds_by_drniralishah turns 1 today....This one year has been extremely special - Thankful to all my NB moms & babies to have chosen me to help them, to the great NB dads to have supported their families & helping them all along.

Feeling proud and grateful as I celebrate 11 years of fantastic experiences, learning, and growth as a doctor in this field & 1 year at NB ...

Thankful to the 200+ families seen and supported in this One year at Nurturing bonds. Thank you to the incredible moms and their babies for making each day special. Here’s to continued success!”

A big shout out to my family to have me supported in this. It wouldn't have been possible without them ❤️

Thanks to my teachers and mentor in this beautiful ongoing journey to have always supported me. 🤗

18/12/2023

When new mom's trust you for their motherhood journey be it antenatal care or postnatal help, it gives a sense of satisfaction that you have helped them so they can trust you fully for their weaning journey as well.

Informed decision taken well is very important.


Sometimes uncalled and difficult decisions are to be made by parents for their child only to ensure that the beautiful journey will begin soon with their second child 🚸

Thank you for sharing these kind words 🙏

01/10/2023

Embarking on a new journey of life called parenthood??

Our October upcoming sessions will fully prepare you and your family for the journey ahead. These monthly workshops and classes will enable you to have a smooth Breastfeeding journey and building a beautiful bond with your little one ❤️

New parents to be can be anxious and clueless - Our fourth trimester classes can help you understand the basics of Breastfeeding and newborn care which is research and evidence based information.

New parents can enroll for the parenting sessions - Solid Starts Class / The working mom edit / Gentle Sleep Discipline and more.

Look out for this space on more information for upcoming Parenting classes this month.

Share this information with new parents to be or new parents/ friends/ family and help them on their parenting journey with

19/08/2023

Having a premature baby can be a worrying and stressful time for new parents. Many mothers feel like they have little control over, or even relevance to, their baby’s wellbeing.

Breastfeeding a premature baby can be even more trying and stressful experience.

Many mothers of premature babies can encounter many challenges in establishing breastfeeding. However, as with any breastfeeding relationship, once established it usually becomes easier and very rewarding for you and your baby.

Some premature babies have difficulty breastfeeding or bottle-feeding for the first few weeks of their lives. This is because infants, both full-term and premature, continue developing their ability to suck, swallow and breathe after birth. This is a skill they need to feed, so they can coordinate how to suck, swallow then breathe through their nose. Additionally, premature babies may be sleepy and get tired during their feeds.

Breastfeeding may take more coordination for a preemie than bottle feeding, and depending on how premature your baby is, they may have difficulty latching. But there are other ways to provide breastmilk to your little one if they have difficulty latching and eventually transition your baby to the breast.

If you know a new mom who would benefit from learning to get her baby back to the breast please comment below.

19/08/2023

19/08/2023

Having a premature baby can be a worrying and stressful time for new parents. Many mothers feel like they have little control over, or even relevance to, their baby’s wellbeing.

Breastfeeding a premature baby can be even more trying and stressful experience.

Many mothers of premature babies can encounter many challenges in establishing breastfeeding. However, as with any breastfeeding relationship, once established it usually becomes easier and very rewarding for you and your baby.

Some premature babies have difficulty breastfeeding or bottle-feeding for the first few weeks of their lives. This is because infants, both full-term and premature, continue developing their ability to suck, swallow and breathe after birth. This is a skill they need to feed, so they can coordinate how to suck, swallow then breathe through their nose. Additionally, premature babies may be sleepy and get tired during their feeds.

Breastfeeding may take more coordination for a preemie than bottle feeding, and depending on how premature your baby is, they may have difficulty latching. But there are other ways to provide breastmilk to your little one if they have difficulty latching and eventually transition your baby to the breast.

If you know a new mom who would benefit from learning to get her baby back to the breast please comment below.

05/08/2023

Receiving such testimonials make us work harder and help more families in turn.

Sharing tips with new moms and not letting them lose their calm is what i work towards.

Families need support in the early months and at Nurturing Bonds we constantly strive to Help families thrive.










Are you looking for a Lactation consult tooo??? Get in touch with us 😊

04/08/2023

“Imagine that the world had created a new ‘dream product’ to feed and immunize everyone born on earth. Imagine also that it was available everywhere, required no storage or delivery, and helped mothers plan their families and reduce the risk of cancer. Then imagine that the world refused to use it.” -Frank A. Oski

“Mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit; the health and nutrition of one group cannot be divorced from the health and nutrition of the other.” -World Health Organization

This is what followed. She just went by her instincts everytime and here she is still breastfeeding her little one .

“Breastfeeding reminds us of the universal truth of abundance; the more we give out, the more we are filled up, and that divine nourishment – the source from which we all draw is, like a mother’s breast, ever full and ever flowing.” -Sarah Buckley

“Something as simple as better breastfeeding could save a million children a year.” -Anne M Mulcahy

If you are also on a lookout for help in your breastfeeding journey or wish to help another mother in hers - share with us and we are happy to help.

02/08/2023

Read through the Weaning story of a doting mum & her toddler 🤱

And let's understand what is weaning ?

♦️Weaning begins the moment you introduce any food other than human milk. For most babies this is around the middle of the first year, when you start introducing foods your family is eating. Ideally, breastfeeding continues until the child outgrows the need.
♦️Your child is an individual and will outgrow breastfeeding at his own pace. This may be different from other children you know. There is no particular age at which a child has to wean.
♦️Your child continues to receive nutrition and protection from your milk as long as he nurses. Most children choose to wean somewhere after two years of age.

♦️After your child’s first birthday, other foods become a more significant part of his diet. But nursing continues to support your child’s emotional development through the second year of life.
♦️ It continues to supply your child with antibodies and other cells to protect against illnesses. After one year of age, your child will begin to explore further from you.
♦️A strong attachment with you gives your child the courage to explore. Nursing gives him the opportunity to “refuel” his courage from time to time. As your child grows up, he will slowly outgrow his need to nurse. This may take two years or more. But it will happen. Slowly your child nurses less and less until one day he doesn’t nurse anymore at all.

& This is how it happened for our working mom

Celebrating working mom's this week at Nurturing Bonds.

To understand and ease the process of weaning - get in touch with us for a weaning consult. Comment below if you need one . Check for Weaning Your Toddler Program 🩷🩵💛