Meet Dr Shy PhD APD
Dr Shy Vishnumohan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Certified Prenatal Dietitian and food scientist with a PhD in Food. She is the founder of The Pregnancy Dietitian and provides evidence-based nutrition care for women across fertility, pregnancy, GLP-1 support and midlife.
Her work brings together clinical nutrition, research, media and real-world food understanding — with a focus on helping women feel supported, informed and less overwhelmed by what to eat.
How I Work
I believe nutrition care should feel clear, practical and supportive — not overwhelming, prescriptive or full of shame.
My approach is grounded in science, but also shaped by real life. Food is never just nutrients on a page or putting someone into a "meal plan jail". It is culture, routine, appetite, identity, family life, and the season of life you are in. Whether I’m supporting someone through fertility, pregnancy, GLP-1 treatment or midlife changes, my goal is the same: to help you feel more informed, more confident, and better supported in your body.
I don’t believe in handing over a generic brochure and hoping for the best. I take the time to understand what is really going on, what feels hard right now, and what support will actually be realistic for you.
My Philosophy: Nourish to Add™
My work is built around a simple idea: Nourish to Add™.
That means adding nourishment instead of restriction, clarity instead of confusion, and practical support instead of pressure. It is about helping women create a way of eating that supports health, strength and wellbeing in a way that feels sustainable.
Many of the women I see come in feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, unsure what to prioritise, or tired of trying to “get it right.” My role is to help make food feel simpler again.
Education, Training & Professional Memberships
2003-2008
PhD, Food Science & Technology
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
Recipient of the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2001–2003
Master of Food and Nutrition
PSG College of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India
1998–2001
Bachelor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service Management
PSG College of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India
2021
Nutrition Therapy in Pregnancy
Early Life Nutrition Alliance
Melbourne, Australia
2026
Monash University Low FODMAP Course
Completed and passed
Monash FODMAP Trained Dietitian
IBS and the 3-step low FODMAP approach
Professional Memberships
Dietitians Australia
Indian Dietetic Association
Beyond Qualifications
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Shy has a background in nutrition research, food industry innovation including roles in Nestlé’s infant nutrition division, Curtin University’s End Food Waste project, and nearly a decade of work with the Western Australian lupin industry. She has worked across women’s health, food science, consumer nutrition and public communication, and is known for translating complex nutrition science into practical advice that people can actually use. She has contributed to media commentary, education and partnerships across Australia and internationally, with a particular interest in women’s health, culturally inclusive care, and evidence-based communication that still feels human.
Past Collaborations
Dr Shy has worked with selected organisations and brands across media, education, nutrition communication, and evidence-based health initiatives.
Dietitian-led Workshops & Presentations
