Dr. Shaista Sehar R S

Dr. Shaista has over 4+ years of clinical experience in maternal and newborn care. She specializes in the management of breastfeeding challenges, including latch issues, tongue and lip tie, plugged ducts, cleft lip and palate issues, mastitis, and low milk supply. She also conducts antenatal lactation counselling to help expectant mothers prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey. Dr. Shaista is currently practicing at Motherhood Hospital, Whitefield.

With experience supporting more than 15,000 mothers, Dr. Shaista is skilled in handling complex cases such as re-lactation and breastfeeding after breast surgery. She has extensive expertise in NICU and preterm infant care, with a strong focus on promoting immediate skin-to-skin contact and early initiation of breastfeeding.

Her practice is defined by an empathetic, mother-centered, and evidence-based approach. She works closely with parents to establish individualized feeding goals, providing specialized support for latching, pumping, return-to-work planning, and the use of alternative feeding devices. She is also a strong advocate for human milk donation and exclusive breastfeeding.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Shaista is actively involved in medical education. She trains healthcare professionals, delivers guest lectures, and mentors staff on best practices in lactation care, ensuring families receive informed and confident support at every step.

Areas of Expertise:

• Latch correction & positioning
• Tongue tie / Lip tie assessment
• Cleft lip and palate issues
• Mastitis & plugged duct management
• Low milk supply & re-lactation
• NICU & preterm infant feeding
• Antenatal breastfeeding preparation
• Pumping & return-to-work planning