Dr. Manjiri Ajay Deshpande is a Consultant Lactation Specialist at Manipal Hospitals Gurugram, bringing extensive experience in maternal and child wellness with a strong focus on lactation support and holistic birth preparation. She holds a BAMS degree and several international certifications in lactation and maternal care, including IBCLC and CCCE. Dr. Deshpande supports expectant and new mothers through breastfeeding challenges, antenatal education, and newborn care practices, incorporating gentle birth and doula methodologies. She is known for her compassionate, evidence-based approach and has delivered talks on topics such as maternal brain neuroplasticity and breastfeeding challenges at national and international forums.

Educational Qualifications

• BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
• IBCLC – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• CCCE – Certified Childbirth Educator
• CLE – Certified Lactation Educator
• DFB – Diploma in Foetal Behaviour
• IAIM – Instructor, Association of Infant Massage
• Garbha Sanskar / Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Lactation, Manipal Hospitals, Gurugram

Certifications

• IBCLC – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (global lactation certification)
• CCCE – Certified Childbirth Educator
• CLE – Certified Lactation Educator
• DFB – Diploma Foetal Behaviour
• IAIM – Infant Massage Instructor

Publications

However, she has delivered talks at professional platforms:
• CAPPA INDIA – Maternal Brain & Neuroplasticity (2025)
• Lactation Network Pune – Medical Interventions & Breastfeeding (2025)
• CAPPA INDIA – Tongue Tie & Breast Feeding (2024)