Scaling dignity and expertise across the healthcare system.

Individual care changes a life; institutional change transforms a nation. My work as a consultant is driven by a single goal: to ensure that every healthcare facility in East Africa provides world-class, compassionate, and evidence-based support for mothers and newborns.

I partner with hospitals, NGOs, and policy-makers to close the gap between clinical capability and the actual maternal experience.

Scaling dignity and expertise across the healthcare system.

Individual care changes a life; institutional change transforms a nation. My work as a consultant is driven by a single goal: to ensure that every healthcare facility in East Africa provides world-class, compassionate, and evidence-based support for mothers and newborns.

I partner with hospitals, NGOs, and policy-makers to close the gap between clinical capability and the actual maternal experience.

A unique blend of clinical pedigree and
institutional leadership

A unique blend of clinical pedigree and
institutional leadership

To provide the best advice, you need an expert who understands both the ward and the boardroom.

To provide the best advice, you need an expert who understands both the ward and the boardroom.

The Only IBCLC in Kenya:

Currently the only International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the country, providing an unmatched level of technical expertise.

The Only IBCLC in Kenya:

Currently the only International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the country, providing an unmatched level of technical expertise.

Academic Excellence:

Master’s in Public Health (University of Liverpool) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) from Curtin University, Australia.

Academic Excellence:

Master’s in Public Health (University of Liverpool) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) from Curtin University, Australia.

Leadership & Governance:

Chairperson for Care for a Child’s Heart and Former Chairperson of the Kenya Association for Breastfeeding.

Leadership & Governance:

Chairperson for Care for a Child’s Heart and Former Chairperson of the Kenya Association for Breastfeeding.

Clinical Authority:

Over a decade of experience in top-tier institutions, including Aga Khan University Hospital, and active participation in national-level technical working groups.

Clinical Authority:

Over a decade of experience in top-tier institutions, including Aga Khan University Hospital, and active participation in national-level technical working groups.

Empowering the healthcare workforce to do more.

Research shows that most doctors and nurses receive only about two hours of lactation training during their entire medical education. This lack of specialized knowledge often leads to inconsistent advice and inadequate support for new families.

I help institutions bridge this gap through:

Workforce Capacity Building: Specialized training for nurses, midwives, and doctors to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Policy Development: Formulating evidence-based breastfeeding and maternal health policies that align with international standards.

Facility Optimization: Advising on the design of mother-friendly hospital protocols and lactation spaces.

A structured approach to institutional excellence.

I work with partners through a clear, three-phase framework designed for measurable and sustainable impact:

Phase 1

Discovery & Audit

We begin with a technical analysis of your current MNCH policies, staff capacity, and patient outcomes to identify specific gaps and opportunities.

Phase 2

Tailored Strategy

I develop a customized intervention—whether it’s a staff training curriculum, a policy framework, or a public health initiative—tailored to your institution’s unique goals.

Phase 2

Tailored Strategy

I develop a customized intervention—whether it’s a staff training curriculum, a policy framework, or a public health initiative—tailored to your institution’s unique goals.

Phase 3

Implementation & Monitoring

We roll out the intervention with hands-on support, followed by evaluation to ensure new standards are met and clinical proficiency is maintained.

Areas of Partnership

Hospital Systems:

Improving "Baby-Friendly" status and clinical staff proficiency.

Hospital Systems:

Improving "Baby-Friendly" status and clinical staff proficiency.

Corporate Organizations:

Designing workplace lactation policies and employee support systems.

Corporate Organizations:

Designing workplace lactation policies and employee support systems.

NGOs & Public Health:

Strategic advisory for regional maternal, newborn, and child health programs.

NGOs & Public Health:

Strategic advisory for regional maternal, newborn, and child health programs.

Media & Thought Leadership:

Expert technical commentary for news, podcasts, and global industry events.

Media & Thought Leadership:

Expert technical commentary for news, podcasts, and global industry events.

Physical Challenges:

Care for inverted or flat nipples, mastitis, and engorgement.

The NICU Journey:

Supporting mothers of preterm or sick babies to maintain supply and transition to the breast.

"I am on a mission to ensure that every mother who walks into a health facility—regardless of her background—is met with a professional who is both highly skilled and deeply compassionate. Let’s work together to make this vision a reality"

— Ciru Ciera

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