About me

Mum and daughter eating jelly


About Me

Hi I'm Emma Shafqat, I'm a Paediatric Dietitian, plus a fellow allergy mum who has survived fussy eating with my daughter.

Why I'm Different I'm not just a healthcare professional

Emma Dietitian in the kitchen with a mug and computer

Since graduating with a first class honours degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. I have been working as a Dietitian. I currently work for the NHS, in special needs schools and privately focusing on children’s health. 

 

I help children and their families overcome a broad range of dietary issues and I’m proud to also bring this professional experience to my private clinic.

 

Mum of a child with allergies and a fussy eater

My daughter Olivia had severe reflux as a baby and went on to suffer from several food allergies. I fully understand the feeling of despair that so many other parents experience.

I saw Olivia arching her back in pain and screaming as she struggled with reflux. She developed rashes from an egg allergy and also spent time in hospital as a result of her cow’s milk allergy.

 

My training as a Paediatric Dietitian has helped us manage Olivia’s dietary needs enormously. We made carefully considered changes to her diet and she is now a completely different girl! 

 

She can still be a ‘fussy eater’ but my ‘Dietitian toolkit’ means that I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to make sure she gets all the nutrition she needs as she’s growing up.

 

As a parent, I fully understand the practical implications of all the advice I provide. 


I know what works and how to help your family.

Check out my blog for more support. 

Credentials

  • Registered Dietitian with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Member of Paediatric Educators’ Special Interest Group
  • First-class Honours Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition
  • Awarded the Dietetic Subject Group Prize
  • Paediatric Module 2 – Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders from BDA / University of Plymouth
  •  Featured on numerous parenting podcasts
 
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