About Dr. Mona
Being a mom can be overwhelming. I’m here to help you find the confidence and calm you need to bring your more joy into motherhood.
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Hi there!
I’m Dr. Mona, I’m a Board Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC, and Mom.
When moms come to see me in my medical practice, they tend to have the same questions.
And the same worries.
How do I help my baby sleep at night? Do I have to help them?
I don’t know if I should breast or bottle feed? Or both?
Why is my toddler having so many tantrums? Is this normal?
I became a mom in 2019 to my son Ryaan and again in 2023 to my daughter Vera, and I experienced all the same thoughts and feelings many new moms do.
And it changed me as a doctor.
Now I know the real questions all moms have are:
How do I know if I'm a good mom?
Dr. Mona takes the complexity out of parenting and medical advice
She doesn’t speak textbook. She speaks textbook & mom.
Chelsea, Toddler Mom
Navigating Motherhood is Hard.
Nobody leaves the hospital with a manual on how to become a parent.
The birthing and bringing home baby classes only cover the basics like how to swaddle or change a diaper.
They don’t teach you how to deal with all the worries and uncertainties of motherhood. Or how to BE a mom. OR how it feels like you’re starting from scratch once you hit the toddler years.
Mothers need just as much attention as a newborn, because they too have just been born.
When we’re confused or overwhelmed, we do what any modern mom does: pull out our phones during nighttime feeds and ask Google for the answer.
Here’s the thing:
There’s a lot of misguided parenting advice and crappy information to wade through.
And the mom-forums are full of judgey comments.
That’s why it’s my mission to share balanced, well-researched parenting advice to lessen those big worries and help moms find more joy in motherhood
First time – and more experienced – moms love the insights and advice I share as a pediatrician.
They love following along BTS as I navigate life as a first time mom.
I hope you will too.
Welcome to a safe, trusted space to get parenting advice from a doctor -
who’s also a mom trying her best, just like you.
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Dr. Mona’s Education & Credentials
- I’m a first-generation Indian American, born and raised in southern California. I attended UCLA for my undergraduate training, majoring in psychobiology (the biology of psychological conditions).
- I went on to attend medical school at ATSU-SOMA in Arizona where I obtained my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree.
- After medical school, I completed pediatric residency training at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, New York.
- I've been a practicing pediatrician since 2015 where I see newborns to 21-year-olds!
- I've had my IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) since 2021.
- I love sharing relatable and practical advice to make your motherhood journey a lot more joyful.
- I love guiding parents to raise children with a healthy relationship with food, positive body image, healthy coping skills, and a value for sleep. All things that can prevent major health issues in adulthood and beyond.
- I’ve built an inclusive and caring community of over 500,000 supporters and followers on my various channels.
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A Few More of My Loves
- My son, Ryaan, a NICU grad who inspires me every day.
- My daughter, Vera, who’s birth and presence has healed me in many ways after a traumatic delivery.
- My husband, Gaurav, an ER doc and my biggest cheerleader.
- My dog, Shiloh, the biggest cuddle buddy there ever was.
- Working out and mixing it up between kickboxing, yoga, HIIT, and spin.
- Traveling. Italy and Japan have been our favorite international destinations.
- Celebrating how fascinating and brilliant children are.
- Empowering parents to make sure they realize they are doing a great job in their role.
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