Lactation & Weaning
Lactation & Weaning Nutritionist in Chennai
The months after delivery bring two big food questions: how should a breastfeeding mother eat, and how do you start your baby on solid food? Family traditions, the internet and well-meaning relatives often give different answers.
At our Perumbakkam clinic or online, we help new mothers eat well for recovery and breastfeeding, and guide families through weaning with simple home foods, in Tamil or English.
Who This Is For
- Breastfeeding mothers who want to eat well for their own recovery and energy
- Mothers who are unsure which traditional postpartum foods to keep
- New mothers who want to manage weight gradually without affecting breastfeeding
- Parents preparing to start solid food for their baby
- Families whose baby is a fussy eater during weaning
Common Concerns We Help With
- Tiredness and low energy after delivery
- Confusion about foods to eat or avoid while breastfeeding
- When and how to introduce first foods
- Textures, quantities and meal timing for babies
- Introducing common allergy-causing foods safely
- Baby refusing new foods
What Your Consultation Includes
- An assessment of the mother's routine, appetite, food preferences and any advice from the doctor
- A practical meal plan for the breastfeeding months, built around home-cooked food
- A weaning plan with first foods, textures and a gradual schedule, in line with your paediatrician's advice
- Simple recipes and ideas using everyday South Indian ingredients
- Follow-ups as the baby grows and the family's needs change
- Personalized exercise and yoga guidance as part of your diet chart - planned from your assessment, health condition and your doctor's advice, at no extra cost
How the Process Works
- Step 1
Book
Choose an in-clinic or online slot - online is often easier with a newborn.
- Step 2
Assessment
We go through your recovery, routine, feeding pattern and your baby's age and stage.
- Step 3
Your plan
A meal plan for you and, when the time comes, a weaning plan for your baby.
- Step 4
Follow-up
We adjust the plans as your baby moves through new foods and textures.
Your dietitian
Your Dietitian
Dt. Vaisnavi Gunasekaran is a clinical nutritionist & dietitian and the founder of The Diet Desk in Perumbakkam, Chennai. Every plan starts with a detailed assessment of your health, routine and food habits, and is built around the home-cooked Indian food you already enjoy.
- Qualifications
- M.Sc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (University Gold Medalist) · Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (DNYS) · Certified Diabetic Educator
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience in clinical nutrition, guiding 500+ clients with personalized diet plans for weight management, diabetes, PCOD/PMOS, pregnancy and other health conditions.
In-Clinic & Online
Consultations in English & Tamil.
In-clinic in Perumbakkam
Meet the dietitian in person at our Perumbakkam clinic. Convenient for Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Sithalapakkam, Navalur and the OMR corridor.
Online consultation
Consult by video or phone from home or office, anywhere. You get the same assessment, personalized plan and follow-ups.
Lactation & Weaning: FAQs
When should my baby start solid food?
Many babies start around 6 months, but timing depends on your baby. Please follow your paediatrician's advice; we help with what and how to introduce.
Do I need to eat special foods to breastfeed?
A balanced, varied diet with enough fluids is the foundation. We'll look at the traditional foods you're being given and help you plan around them.
Can I try to lose weight while breastfeeding?
Gradual, gentle changes are usually possible, but it depends on you and your baby. We plan carefully so your energy and feeding aren't affected.
My baby refuses most foods. Can you help?
Yes. We look at textures, timing and how foods are offered, and suggest a patient, step-by-step approach.
Do I have to pay separately for exercise or yoga?
No. Exercise and yoga guidance is part of your diet chart, not a separate service. It is planned from your assessment - your health condition, fitness, age and your doctor's advice - and comes at no extra cost.
Book a Lactation & Weaning Consultation
Book an in-clinic or online consultation, or message us on WhatsApp with any questions.
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This information is educational and does not replace advice from your doctor or emergency care. Your plan depends on an individual assessment. Please tell us about any medical conditions and medicines. Read the full disclaimer.