Dr Kavita Thanakrishnan is a Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist and Perinatal GP. Before becoming a GP, she was a Paediatric Trainee for 6 years with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network in both city and regional hospitals including Neonatal Intensive Care at the RHW. She continues to have a focused interest in Paediatrics, Antenatal and Maternal Health. She has also completed a Diploma of Child Health with UNSW.
At Alana, Dr Kavita will be providing Breastfeeding Medicine services to our patients. She is an IBCLC – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Dr Kavita is an experienced Neuroprotective Developmental Care (Possums) Practitioner and a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Practitioner and is passionate about improving breastfeeding support, maternal mental health and education.
Alongside clinical work, she enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Lecturer at UNSW, Clinical school of Medicine, Women’s health Department.
She also provides free evidence-based information about breastfeeding on www.letstalkbreastfeeding.com as well as Instagram – @dr.kavita.t
