As a senior doctor, Dr. Nalini Bhanot has been practicing medicine for almost 40 years now. Highly experienced with an expertise in High-Risk Pregnancies and Infertility, Dr. Bhanot brings on board her subject knowledge and objectivity. In her years of service, she has been attached to Bhailal Amin Hospital (Vadodara) and has attended conferences across the world. She has also been involved in promoting general awareness around puberty, sexual health and hygiene at various schools in Vadodara.

Beneath that calm demeanour and warm personality is a tough woman who has earned immense respect in her field of work. Being a mom and a grand-mom herself, Dr. Bhanot is just as equipped with the latest trends around pregnancy. Her presence on the board offers great insights into the theoretical as well as practical side of pregnancy.

Dr. Shaila Desai is a name that stands for confidence, faith, and trust for many expectant parents in and around Surat. Dr. Desai who was earlier Vice Chairman for Gujarat Bank Association has a successful private practice in the Diamond city of India for the past 38 years. She has more than 2000 normal deliveries, laparoscopic and other gynaecologist operations to her credit. She’s particularly passionate about infertility treatments and has been instrumental in bringing joy to many women who’ve otherwise lost hope. Dr. Desai’s infectious, positive personality is motivating and her expert opinion on women’s health helps us curate a good range of products.

Dr. Vanshika Gupta Adukia is a practicing medical professional and pregnancy specialist based out of Mumbai. Founder of Therhappy, Dr. Gupta-Adukia works closely in the field of pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and infant care with expecting mums, new mums and healthcare professionals alike. She has researched extensively in the field of women’s health, life in the womb and birth thus having several of her research papers published in International Medical Journals and is an active member of several eminent bodies including the Maharashtra Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Council, CAPPA USA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association), Indian Academy of Fitness Training, Oh Baby Academy Canada and is one of the very few internationally certified Pregnancy, Postpartum and Baby Nutrition Specialists in the country.

Young and dynamic, Dr. Gupta-Adukia’s passion and commitment towards women and infant health aligns with that of Mumkin. Being in Mumbai and in close proximity with the young generation of pregnant women, she helps us understand the trends and expectations from a global perspective.It was her knowledge and experience that has helped Mumkin in planning and sourcing healthy, nourishing and time-tested food recipes used especially during and after pregnancy.

When it comes to food and nutrition, Poonam Shah is a master at work. As a clinical nutritionist, Ms. Shah has a rich experience of having worked with the pediatric department at the Tata Memorial Hospital. She is also an Art of Living instructor and teacher who brings the element of simplicity, patience, and love along with professional help.

It was her expertise that guided Mumkin to majorly understanding the nutritional needs of pregnant women and carefully selecting and curating the food items for moms-to-be. Ms. Shah with her very calm and composed attitude guides us towards a healthy and holistic lifestyle.

For the past 12 years, Kanan Parikh has relentlessly worked as a counsellor in the field of behaviour modifications, stress management, and adolescent guidance. Her counselling center in Vadodara is booked for weeks and is looked upon as one of the most trusted names for therapy. Ms. Parikh, a renowned counsellor and hypnotherapist, has also taken special training for transactional analysis, neuro-linguistic programs, and rational emotive behaviour therapy. She has designed extensive exercises and workshops for parenting skills, stress management, women’s mental health, emotional empowerment, and academic excellence, in dealing with menopause and various important life-skill programs, particularly for adolescents.

Being a qualified engineer herself, Ms. Parikh offers a scientific, logical, rational perspective that is easy to comprehend. Her gentle personality and comforting conversations are enough to bring calm to chaos. Perhaps that’s why our affirmations and meditations sound so soothing to all.

For over 37 years, Neha Mehta has been around kids and parents, talking to them about problems, offering them solutions and patiently introducing novel ideas that help her as a teacher, mentor, supervisor and a counsellor. Ms. Mehta has donned multiple hats over the years of her extensive experience largely with regard to child development.

She’s a goldmine of creative ideas that offer effective solutions. A great team manager, an efficient counsellor with a sunny disposition, Ms. Mehta has kept us enthused with innovative ideas and suggestions for the right products as well as sourcing.

An engineer and MBA by qualification and a self-motivated, committed and focussed entrepreneur, Shubhra Ruparel, founder of Mumkin is a perfectionist in life. Prior to Mumkin, Ms. Ruparel has worked with IBM India and has earned a gold medal as well as recognition by the Alpha Beta Game Society. Ms. Ruparel’s drive to uplift & care for women founded the premise for Mumkin as a beautiful platform for women professionals and mompreneurs to come together and create a reliable network of sisterhood for other pregnant women. She is a strong believer that everything is possible if only we put our mind, work and time into it.

Ms. Ruparel is a strong leader who holds the team together with a gentle finesse that is rare in someone that young. She leads like a seasoned entrepreneur and absorbs like a curious student, an exquisite combination that propels the brand forward.