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Dr. Karthika

MPT (Neurology), BPT

Consultant - Lactation

DEPARTMENTLactation Consultant

EXPERIENCE
3+ years

UNITBangalore, Sarjapur

Working TimeMonday to Friday - 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Overview

She has 2+ years of experience in assisting mother with breast feeding issues. Expert in providing solution for breast feeding issues such as latch issues, plugged duct, belb, tongue tie, lip tie, mastitis, low milk supply and antenatal session for expecting mothers.
  • Working as lactation counsellor at Motherhood Hospital Sarjapur from august 2022 to February 2024 under her wellness.
  • Working as a visiting lactation consultant at Natus Hospital Sarjapur from may 2023 to February 2024
  • Worked as a consultant Physiotherapist in primary health centre (Tamil Nadu corporation hospital) at Perambur from December 2018-April 2022.

Certifications1) Lactation and counselling training (LACT) 2) Infant and young children feeding training(IYCF) under breast feeding promoting network of India.

FAQs

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karthika, Lactation Consultant in Sarjapur, through the Motherhood India website. You can also call 96203-96203 or email writetous@motherhoodindia.com for breastfeeding counselling, latch issues, low milk supply, plugged duct, mastitis, tongue tie, lip tie, or antenatal breastfeeding support.

Dr. Karthika practices as a breastfeeding and lactation consultant at Motherhood Hospital, Sarjapur, Bangalore. Her consultation timing is Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM for breastfeeding support, new mother counselling, newborn feeding concerns, and antenatal lactation guidance.

Mothers from Sarjapur Road, Kaikondrahalli, Bellandur, HSR Layout, Harlur, Kasavanahalli, Doddakannelli, Carmelaram, Marathahalli, Whitefield, Varthur, Brookefield, Dommasandra, and nearby East Bangalore areas can consult Dr. Karthika for breastfeeding problems, latch correction, low milk supply, breast pain, plugged ducts, mastitis, tongue tie, lip tie, and antenatal breastfeeding sessions.

Dr. Karthika can help mothers facing breastfeeding latch issues in Sarjapur. If the baby slips off the breast, feeds for too long, makes clicking sounds, causes nipple pain, or is not transferring milk well, she can assess feeding position, latch depth, baby’s mouth placement, and feeding technique to make breastfeeding more comfortable.

Yes, mothers worried about low milk supply can consult Dr. Karthika in Sarjapur, Bangalore. She can review feeding frequency, latch quality, milk transfer, pumping routine, baby’s wet diapers, and weight gain pattern before guiding practical ways to improve breastfeeding and support suitable newborn nutrition.

Mothers near Bellandur, Sarjapur Road, HSR Layout, and Kaikondrahalli can consult Dr. Karthika for painful breastfeeding, sore nipples, breast engorgement, plugged ducts, milk blebs, and mastitis-like symptoms. If there is fever, redness, severe breast pain, or worsening swelling, medical review should not be delayed.

Tongue tie or lip tie may affect breastfeeding in some babies by causing shallow latch, nipple pain, clicking sounds, poor milk transfer, long feeds, gassiness, or slow weight gain. Dr. Karthika can observe breastfeeding and coordinate with the paediatric team if further evaluation is needed through suitable paediatric care.

Yes, expecting mothers can consult Dr. Karthika for antenatal breastfeeding counselling in Sarjapur. The session can help mothers understand first feed, colostrum, latch basics, feeding positions, common breastfeeding challenges, milk supply doubts, and when to ask for help after delivery.

A new mother should visit a lactation consultant if breastfeeding is painful, the baby is not latching well, feeds continuously, sleeps during feeds, has poor weight gain, or if the mother has nipple cracks, blocked ducts, breast heaviness, or low milk supply concerns. Mothers near HSR Layout, Sarjapur Road, Bellandur, and Carmelaram can consult Dr. Karthika for timely breastfeeding support.

Dr. Karthika has completed MPT in Neurology and BPT and has 3+ years of overall experience. She assists mothers with breastfeeding concerns such as latch issues, low milk supply, plugged ducts, blebs, tongue tie, lip tie, mastitis, and antenatal breastfeeding preparation. Her certifications include Lactation and Counselling Training and Infant and Young Children Feeding training under the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India. Patients can use the book appointment page to schedule a visit.