Dr. Bhavini B Dhar

Dr. Bhavini B Dhar is a dedicated Physiotherapist and Certified Lactation Consultant at Motherhood Hospital Kharghar, Mumbai. With over 4 years of experience, she specializes in providing comprehensive lactation support for new mothers and their families.

Internships: Dr. Bhavini B Dhar has gained hands-on training and clinical exposure through internships at Sparsh Hospital, Bommasandra; Sportho Sports Medicine Centre; Mobility India Hospital; Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari; Abhaya Hospital; and The Oxford Medical College, Attibele.

Certifications: Dr. Bhavini holds multiple credentials including BPNI Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), April 2023; IHFA – Certified Lactation Consultant; and is a Member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (MIAP).

Achievements: Dr. Bhavini B Dhar initiated the “Lactation Basket” project during World Breastfeeding Week 2022. She also spearheaded the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 activities, which included family education sessions, OPD displays, nutrition talks on galactagogues, guidance on breast pump selection, and latch technique illustrations.

Areas of Interest: Dr. Bhavini’s areas of expertise include lactation care and breastfeeding education, prenatal education for parents, return-to-work and breastfeeding support, latch and positioning techniques, and jaundice management in breastfeeding infants.