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Your Food Has a Story. Lets Honour It
There’s more to healthy eating than kale and avocado.
True nourishment must honour your culture, your story, and your everyday life. Whether it's sambhar and idli, nasi lemak, injera, fattoush, cassava — or Vegemite on toast and a Sunday roast — every tradition has value.
The problem? Too often, traditional foods are misunderstood because they don’t fit a narrow “wellness” mould. But these foods carry generations of wisdom. They're rich in nutrients — and meaning.
That’s the kind of nourishment I stand for: respectful, empowering, and rooted in real life.
Food: a Powerful Tool for Fertility, Pregnancy and Beyond
What if you knew... YOU have the power to:
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Improve your chances of conception
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Reduce the risk of chronic diseases in your baby (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, obesity, allergies)
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Lower the chances of pregnancy complications, like gestational diabetes
What you eat in the first 1000 days — from preconception to your baby’s second birthday — has a profound impact on their health. This period is known as fetal programming, and it shows us that good nutrition doesn’t begin with baby food. It starts with YOU, the mum-to-be.
At The Pregnancy Dietitian, we specialize in fertility nutrition, pregnancy wellness and weight loss surgery support.
Let us guide you through every stage of the journey—ensuring your nutrition is doable, delicious, and never culturally tone-deaf.
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Hi! I am Dr Shy, The Pregnancy Dietitian
Accredited Practising Dietitian | PhD in Food and Nutrition | Certified Prenatal Dietitian
"I’m Dr Shyamala Vishnumohan (aka Dr Shy) — a Perth-based dietitian with a PhD in Food and Nutrition from UNSW, and a Mum of two who believes Sambhar deserves the same love as Salmon. With 15+ years in the world of food — from researching folate to busting myths in the media — I’m here to help you nourish with confidence, whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or navigating life post-bariatric surgery."
Where It All Began....
The Pregnancy Dietitian was born during the global pandemic, aiming to provide women with culturally respectful, science-backed nutrition support. Starting in a small consulting room, it has expanded into a trusted space that helps women with fertility, pregnancy, and bariatric recovery.
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For every mother, a health baby;
for every baby, a healthy and supportive community.
Perth Maternity is a collaborative maternity service aimed at providing you with accessible, personalised care close to home. Endorsed midwives offer Bulk Billed appointments within community based clinics where you will have direct access to a GP Obstetrician within the service.
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The Pregnancy Dietitian
No. 1 Monticola Gardens, Aubin Grove, WA 6164
Tel: +61406874569
Fax: +61863703167
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