Pediatric
Certified Lactation Counselor & Maternal-Child Wellness Consultant7+ Years of Experience in Lactation Counselling and Maternal-Child Wellness
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Smitha Thomas is a Bengaluru-based Certified Lactation Counselor and Maternal-Child Wellness Consultant with specialised experience in breastfeeding support, child care, maternal counselling and infant wellness. She is associated with Baby N Ma Wellness and currently lists Usha Vikrant Hospital among her professional affiliations.
She is certified as a Lactation Counselor and has additional BPNI certification in breastfeeding counselling. Her professional credentials also include a Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Infant Massage Therapist certification, Diploma in Counselling Skills and training in Early Childhood and Education.
Smitha Thomas provides breastfeeding guidance for mothers experiencing concerns such as difficulty with latching, breast engorgement, uncertainty about milk supply and challenges during the breastfeeding journey. Her services extend from prenatal and antenatal counselling through post-delivery breastfeeding support.
Her maternal and child wellness practice also includes infant and young child feeding guidance, infant massage, maternal nutrition guidance, childbirth education, relaxation techniques and emotional support during the transition to motherhood.
With a counselling-focused approach, Smitha Thomas works to improve maternal confidence and support mothers in making informed breastfeeding and infant-care decisions using practical, supportive and natural approaches wherever appropriate.
Smitha Thomas provides individualised lactation counselling for mothers requiring guidance and support during their breastfeeding journey.
She provides practical breastfeeding guidance focused on positioning, feeding patterns, maternal confidence and common breastfeeding concerns.
Smitha Thomas supports mothers experiencing difficulty with infant attachment and latching and provides practical guidance aimed at improving breastfeeding comfort and effectiveness.
Her documented expertise includes counselling and practical support for mothers experiencing breast engorgement during lactation.
Smitha Thomas provides breastfeeding assessment and counselling for mothers concerned about milk supply and feeding adequacy.
She provides counselling during pregnancy to help mothers prepare emotionally and practically for breastfeeding, infant care and the transition to motherhood.
Smitha Thomas offers antenatal guidance focused on maternal preparation, breastfeeding awareness and confidence before delivery.
She supports mothers after delivery with breastfeeding initiation, positioning, feeding concerns and adjustment to the early postnatal period.
Her services include age-appropriate infant and young child feeding counselling as part of maternal and child wellness support.
As a certified Infant Massage Therapist, Smitha Thomas provides guidance on appropriate infant massage techniques and parent-infant interaction.
Her Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education supports counselling related to appropriate maternal nutrition during breastfeeding and the postpartum period.
Smitha Thomas conducts childbirth education sessions designed to help expectant mothers understand and prepare for birth, breastfeeding and early infant care.
Her counselling background supports mothers experiencing anxiety, uncertainty or reduced confidence while adjusting to breastfeeding and their new maternal role.
Smitha Thomas provides practical relaxation and wellbeing guidance to support mothers during pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postpartum period.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), BPNI Certified Lactation Counselor, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Certified Infant Massage Therapist, Diploma in Counselling Skills, Diploma in Early Childhood and Education
Breastfeeding Counselling, Latching Support, Breast Engorgement Management, Low Milk Supply Guidance, Prenatal Breastfeeding Counselling, Postnatal Lactation Support, Infant and Young Child Feeding Guidance, Infant Massage Guidance, Maternal Nutrition Counselling, Postpartum Emotional Support, Childbirth Education, Maternal Wellness Counselling
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Quick answers to common questions about Smitha Thomas
Yes. Smitha Thomas holds Infant Massage Therapist certification and provides infant massage guidance as part of maternal-child wellness care.
Yes. Management and counselling for breast engorgement are specifically listed among her documented areas of expertise.
Yes. Breastfeeding guidance and support with latching difficulties are central parts of Smitha Thomas's lactation counselling practice.
Smitha Thomas has been BPNI certified in lactation counselling since 2019, supporting at least 7 years of documented lactation and maternal-child wellness experience by 2026.
Her documented credentials include Certified Lactation Counselor, BPNI Certified Lactation Counselor, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Infant Massage Therapist certification, Diploma in Counselling Skills and Diploma in Early Childhood and Education.
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