PUNE: KEM Hospital Pune today inaugurated Lactation Clinic at the hands of well-known actress Vibhawari Deshpande in presence of Dr.Vishwanath Yemul, Medical Administrator KEM Hospital, Pune, renowned neonatologist and HOD of KEM NICU, Dr.Umesh Vaidya, , Dr. Ashish Bavdekar, Acting Director, Pediatrics and Incharge, Child Development Center, Sanjay Saxena, President, Rotary Club of Poona Airport and Dr. Anil Parmar, Past Governor Rotary District 3131.
The lactation clinic will have two dedicated lactation experts Dr. Rani Balgude and Dr. Janvi Shah ably supported the state-of-the-art human milk bank at KEM Hospital Pune. The dedicated lactation consultants are specialized in caring for, newly delivered mothers, newborns and their lactation needs.
Dr Umesh Vaidya, HOD- NICU and consultant neonatology, KEM Hospital Pune said the OPD services will encompass consultation regarding preparing for Breastfeeding, common mother's issues like engorgement, latch issues etc, baby's issues like cleft palate, cleft lips, tongue tie, etc and even Relactation or induced Lactation. The problems are addressed by these dedicated consultants with proper solutions and training. This kind of consultation and supervision requires expertise and time and therefore a dedicated lactation clinic was the need of the hour.
