My Expertise
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
Dr Bharath was trained in Pediatric Sleep as part of his Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep from the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore.Since then, Dr Bharath has set up one of India’s first exclusive Pediatric Sleep Clinic, performed more than 300 polysomnographies (sleep studies), treated children with different sleep disorders and established India’s first infant sleep coaching program (Naps& Nibbles).
Specialised skills
Infant Sleep Coaching
Babies less than 2 years give parents sleepless nights. Sleep coaching helps the whole family sleep well
Polysomnography (PSG)
Sleep studies or PSG is a highly specialized diagnostic tool to diagnose and analyse a child’s sleep pattern through the night
Management of Parasomnias
Parasomnias in children can range from Night Terrors to Narcolepsy. They need to be treated without delay.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) therapy
OSA causes disturbed sleep, snoring, night awakenings and low oxygen in the body
Non-Invasive ventilation (NIV)
Children with severe OSA and Hypoventilation need to be started on pressure ventilation known as NIV which helps them breathe.
Sleep problems in Genetic conditions
Children with Down’s syndrome and other Genetic conditions have sleep issues which need to be addressed.
Naps and Nibbles
Founded by Dr Bharath in 2018, Naps & Nibbles is India’s first Sleep Coaching Program for babies. It is structured video-based modules for parents to understand the importance of sleep coaching, how to eliminate sleep props and ensure a safe sleep environment for their babies. Naps & Nibbles has enabled hundereds of parents coach their babies to sleep through the night, and helped Moms and Dads to get good rest at night.
Shishuka Sleep Clinic
Shishuka Sleep Clinic was founded by Dr Bharath in 2016 as one of India’s first exclusive Pediatric Sleep Clinic. Shishuka has helped diagnose and treat many children with sleep problems varying from obstructive sleep apnea, Parasomnias and hypoventilation. We are also specialized in initiating and providing non-invasive ventilation in children who require it. Shishuka Sleep Clinic has performed many sleep studies on children and published multiple articles in reputed journals in the subject of Pediatric Sleep.
Publications in Sleep
You can find Dr Bharath’s Publications in Pediatric sleep here. Papers published include a spectrum of sleep issues from sleep inversion in children with genetic conditions to polysomnography findings in various sleep disorders
Educational videos in Sleep
You can find Dr Bharath’s educational videos on sleep coaching and Pediatric sleep here. Please feel free to watch the video playlist on sleep coaching and message if you have any queries.
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