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.

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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.

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​How I Work

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I believe nutrition care should feel clear, practical and supportive — not overwhelming, prescriptive or full of shame.

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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.

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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.

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My Philosophy: Nourish to Add™

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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.

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