Paediatric
Consultant Paediatrician, Neonatologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)26 Years of Experience:
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Shaivali Joshi is a Consultant Paediatrician, Neonatologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With 26 years of experience in paediatric and neonatal care, she provides specialised medical care for infants, newborns and children.
She completed her MD from the University of Mumbai, earning a gold medal, and holds additional qualifications including DCH, FCPS, DNB, IBCLC, CHT and PGPN from Boston. In February 2025, she completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Nutrition certified by Medvarsity.
Her clinical interests include newborn care, neonatal health, breastfeeding support, lactation counselling, childhood nutrition, growth and development monitoring, and childhood asthma. She is trained in paediatric and neonatal resuscitation and life support and supports parents with feeding-related concerns and early childhood health needs.
Dr. Joshi emphasises evidence-based care, early intervention, parent education and nutritional guidance to support children's health and development.
Medical assessment and care for infants and children, including common childhood illnesses, preventive health needs and ongoing monitoring of growth and development.
Specialised medical care for newborn babies, particularly premature infants and babies who require additional monitoring or treatment after birth.
Health assessments and medical support for newborns, including monitoring feeding, temperature, weight gain and early signs of illness.
Specialised care for babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, with attention to breathing, feeding, temperature regulation and developmental progress.
Assessment and management of jaundice in newborns, including bilirubin monitoring and treatment when medically indicated.
Guidance to help mothers establish and maintain breastfeeding, address feeding challenges and support effective feeding during early infancy.
Individualised breastfeeding guidance for concerns such as latching difficulties, milk supply and feeding positions, based on the mother and baby's needs.
Assessment and support for common breastfeeding challenges, helping families develop appropriate feeding strategies and seek further evaluation when necessary.
Nutritional assessment and guidance to support healthy growth, balanced dietary intake and age-appropriate nutrition for infants and children.
Advice on feeding practices, nutritional requirements and dietary needs during infancy and childhood to support healthy development.
Monitoring a child's weight, height and developmental milestones to identify potential concerns and guide appropriate early intervention.
Assessment and ongoing management of childhood asthma, including symptom evaluation, inhaler guidance and an individualised plan to help control breathing difficulties.
Evaluation and treatment planning for common childhood infections, based on symptoms, clinical examination and appropriate investigations.
Age-appropriate vaccination guidance to help protect infants and children against preventable infectious diseases according to recommended immunisation schedules.
Assessment of feeding difficulties in infants and children, including concerns about feeding patterns, food intake and nutritional adequacy.
Evaluation of children who are not gaining weight as expected, with assessment of feeding, nutrition, growth patterns and possible underlying causes.
Emergency resuscitation and life-support procedures for newborns and children experiencing critical medical events, delivered by appropriately trained healthcare professionals.
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DCH, FCPS, DNB, IBCLC, CHT, PGPN (Boston), Fellowship in Paediatric Nutrition (Medvarsity, 2025)
General Paediatrics, Neonatal Care, Newborn Care, Premature Baby Care, Neonatal Jaundice Management, Breastfeeding Support, Lactation Counselling, Breastfeeding Difficulties, Paediatric Nutrition, Infant and Child Nutrition, Growth and Development Monitoring, Childhood Asthma Management, Childhood Infection Management, Vaccination and Immunisation, Feeding Problems, Poor Weight Gain, Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
Genuine patient experiences and treatment feedback.
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shaivali Joshi
Dr. Shaivali Joshi is a Consultant Paediatrician, Neonatologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai.
Dr. Shaivali Joshi has 26 years of experience in paediatric and neonatal care, according to her official Fortis Healthcare profile.
Her qualifications include MBBS, MD, DCH, FCPS, DNB, IBCLC, CHT and PGPN (Boston). She also completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Nutrition certified by Medvarsity in 2025.
Her areas of expertise include newborn and neonatal care, childhood illnesses, breastfeeding difficulties, paediatric nutrition, childhood asthma and growth and development concerns.
Yes. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and provides guidance for breastfeeding and feeding-related concerns.
She is associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Contact the hospital to confirm her current appointment schedule.
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