Dr. Shahamaza Rizwan

Acompassionate and highly skilled Lactation Consultant with extensive experience supporting new mothers and families on their breastfeeding journeys. With a deep understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of lactation, Dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance and personalized care to ensure that both mother and baby thrive.trained in assessing and addressing a wide range of breastfeeding challenges, from latching issues and low milk supply to nipple pain and breastfeeding difficulties in premature or special needs infants. Holistic approach emphasizes not only the practical aspects of breastfeeding, but also emotional support and confidence-building. Understanding the unique needs of each family, fosters an open, non-judgmental environment where parents feel empowered to make informed decisions about their breastfeeding choices. 3 years of experience in lactation consulting, has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, and community clinics. In addition to one-on-one consultations, offers group classes, prenatal education, and postpartum support to ensure that families feel fully prepared for breastfeeding before and after childbirth.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor Of Physiotherapy - Garden city University, 2021

Treatment & Services Expertise

• Helping mothers understand the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. Providing information on breastfeeding techniques, such as proper latch, positioning, and frequency. Educating parents on how to establish and maintain a healthy milk supply.Identifying and helping resolve breastfeeding challenges such as poor latch, nipple pain, low milk supply, or difficulty with infant feeding.Offering guidance on how to manage engorgement, blocked ducts, and mastitis (breast infections).Providing solutions for issues like baby’s difficulty in sucking or nursing fatigue.Offering assistance with breastfeeding after a cesarean section, premature birth, or any medical complications affecting the mother or baby.Providing support for mothers who are exclusively pumping or managing mixed feeding (combination of breast and formula feeding).Addressing concerns for mothers who are experiencing problems like nipple confusion or bottle preference in babies.Helping mothers set realistic breastfeeding goals based on their specific needs and circumstances.Offering individualized breastfeeding plans tailored to the mother’s lifestyle and preferences.Assessing whether the baby is feeding effectively by monitoring weight gain, diaper output, and breastfeeding patterns.Offering advice on how to tell if the baby is getting enough milk and addressing any growth concerns.Providing emotional and psychological support to mothers during their postpartum period, particularly for those struggling with breastfeeding-related anxiety or stress.Helping mothers navigate the process of gradually reducing breastfeeding as the child grows, and providing support during the transition to solid foods or bottle-feeding.

Professional Memberships

• BPNI’s “Breastfeeding & Infant and Young Child Feeding Counsellor

Professional area of Interest

• As a Lactation Consultant, I am passionate about supporting mothers through the emotional and physical challenges of breastfeeding. My areas of interest include: Maternal Mental Health: Supporting the emotional well-being of mothers, especially during the postpartum period, to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience.
• Education for First-Time Mothers: Providing essential breastfeeding education and guidance to help new parents feel confident and prepared.
• Complex Cases: Addressing challenges such as low milk supply, latch issues, and feeding difficulties in premature or medically fragile infants.
• Inclusive Care: Offering culturally competent, inclusive support for all families, including LGBTQ+ and adoptive parents.
• Breastfeeding Advocacy: Promoting breastfeeding education and policy changes to increase access to lactation support in communities and workplaces.
• Through these interests, I strive to empower families, improve breastfeeding outcomes, and contribute to the overall health of mothers and babies.

Work Experience Details

• Everest Clinic And Orthocare:Physical
• Therapist Worked as a part-time physical therapist.Handling various ortho and neuro cases ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics single handedly. Rainbow Children's Hospital: Lactation
• Consultant.Worked as a part-time lactation consultant. Providing support to the infants and the mothers by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. lactation plans for breastfeeding. Dealing with various cases ranging from NICU to in patient and
• out patient. Herwellness: Physical Therapist And
• Lactation Consultant. Working as a physical therapist and a lactation consultant. Motherhood Hospitals Whitefield: Physical
• Therapist And Lactation Consultant Working as a part-time physical therapist and lactation consultant. Conducting various lamaze classes, live sessions etc on breastfeeding, women's
• health and child birth.