She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust. Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times.
She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon. Career journey and experience Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee.
Education and professional background Tavishi holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and began her career reporting on public affairs for broadcast. Editorial Philosophy I write with one single goal: To simplify health in a world full of noise by finding what’s actually doable, safe, and evidence-based for my readers. I test claims against research and user experiences. After months of nourishing a baby, a mother’s body needs nourishment too —not just extra calories, but the right nutrients to heal, regain strength, and support her new routine. The arrival of a baby is often celebrated as the beginning of a new chapter. But in the rush of feeding, changing nappies, and caring for the newborn, one person is sometimes forgotten: the mother. After delivery , her body is recovering from pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy and childbirth can leave the body depleted, particularly after blood loss during delivery. Poor nutrition can increase tiredness and make recovery harder. At the same time, irregular meals and lack of sleep can make it easy for mothers to rely on tea, biscuits, or packaged snacks instead of proper meals. But the postpartum period is not a race to lose weight. It is a time to heal. A mother who is recovering from childbirth deserves the same attention and care she gives her baby. Nourishing her body is not an indulgence; it is an important part of recovery, strength, and motherhood. ( Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up to date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority. The brand provided them to HT Shop Now for testing and evaluation. Our opinions remain independent and based on our personal experience with the items. Please patch test the products before use.)
When all else fails, I speak to the expert who sees 50 patients a day, not the one with the most followers. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with respect to the products.
“Breastfeeding also increases the demand for certain nutrients and fluids,” Dr Preethika Shetty, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharadi, tells Health Shots . Those early years in policy and TV shaped how she writes today: fast, factual, and human-first.
Subject expertise With 9+ years tracking India’s health conversations, Tavishi knows the gap between clinical advice and daily life. She knows fads from fundamentals and curates science-backed, expert-recommended solutions. In fitness, she breaks down bodyweight training, recovery, and posture fixes for desk-bound readers. In nutrition, she translates guidelines into affordable, desi meal tweaks. In mental well-being, she focuses on stigma-free, actionable tools — all backed by research, expert input, and lived context.
From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content with one filter: “Will this help someone make a better decision today?
