As we open our trunk of marvels to draw out the next element we’d like to introduce you to in the It’s Our Baby Programme, our fingers unwittingly touch a canister holding a precious, potent elixir. As we lift the lid, we inhale a wondrous warmth. And we immediately think of you.

It’s little wonder that we decided to include this powerful liquid in the purview of the It’s Our Baby Programme. It’s a magical form of love that can instantly bind a new mommy to her baby in those early days. As someone wise once said, “Breastmilk is love turned into food.” Rather extraordinary when you think about it.
Through this last month, we’ve already presented you with the first four ingredients of the It’s Our Baby Programme: the Prenatal Workshop, the Prenatal Fitness + Nutrition Programme, the Baby Shower and the Management of Baby Affairs programme.
Today, we take a closer look at our canister of liquid gold. But before we introduce you to our lactation consultations, we’d like to refresh your memory with the main pillars of the It’s Our Baby Programme.

celebrating parent journey[/caption]The maternity experience on Cloudnine is thoughtfully enveloped in an inclusive programme called the It’s Our Baby Programme. The programme is an amalgam of workshops, events and sessions, generously spangled through pregnancy and early motherhood. The programme is a culmination of ten years of superior service in the maternity and neonatal space by Cloudnine.
Infused with best practices and avant-garde elements from maternity programmes around the world, the It’s Our Baby Programme is a promise to make your journey to motherhood memorable. This trip is best enjoyed alongside your partner. Jump aboard for an experience of a lifetime. Here’s your ticket for two.
Breastfeeding can catalyse your bond with your baby, adding heart to your days as a new mommy. It’s important to know how to breastfeed the right way, something many new moms lose their way over in the days following childbirth. Through our lactation consultations, we’ll spotlight techniques, postures and tips pertaining to breastfeeding. These sessions are spread over four separate consultations; two in the latter part of your pregnancy, around your seventh month, and two in the first month after your delivery.
Here are some of the elements that will be included.
Your expert lactation consultant will examine your breast to check on your readiness for breastfeeding.
It’s important that you breastfeed your newborn within the golden hour of birth. You’ll learn about the golden hour and more during your consultations.
Preparing yourself for breastfeeding is the best way to overcome potential challenges. Your lactation consultant will serve as your sounding board, volleying your doubts, questions and concerns as they arise.
Your lactation consultant will help you review how soon you can get back to work while still breastfeeding. You will also be introduced to methods pertaining to pumping and storage of milk, that will aid your transition.
On Cloudnine, our lactation sessions have served as little blessings for new moms across India. They have helped thousands of moms overcome deep-seated fears and embrace the wonder that is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a miracle that every mom ought to experience. Even you, new momma.
With the It’s Our Baby Programme, we ensure that every mom has an equal chance at breastfeeding, no matter what.
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The number of breastfeeding sessions a day completely depends on the mother and the baby. Some babies may feed for long hours and sleep well through the night, thus requiring less frequent feeding. Some babies may drink little and feed more frequently, especially if they are struggling with colic and other digestive discomforts.
The five stages of lactation are as follows – 1. Mamogenesis - Growth of the mammary glands 2. Lactogenesis I - Small amounts of colostrum – the first milk is produced around mid-pregnancy 3. Lactogenesis II - The milk comes in after the delivery due to the drop in progesterone 4. Galactopoiesis – The maintenance of milk production. 5. Involution – Thefinal stage where lactation stops.
A lactation session, also called a lactation consultation, is a session with a trained lactation professional to support new mothers with breastfeeding. In this session, the new mother will learn proper technique and different breastfeeding holds. The certified professional will answer all queries regarding breastfeeding and help both parents overcome their fears.
Increasing consumption of foods that support milk production, using a warm compress before each breastfeeding session, and fully emptying the breast by feeding the baby more or by pumping the excess can stimulate more milk secretion. Foods like garlic, oatmeal, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains can help increase milk supply. Hydration is very important for maintaining milk supply.