Dietary practices of the lactating mothers have a significant effect on the wellbeing of both mothers and infants. Methods: This study is an interventional study that assesses the nutritional practices of the lactating mothers followed by nutritional counseling. A total of one hundred mothers were chosen from the clients of the breastfeeding clinic at the Center of Social & Preventive Medicine (CSPM). Personal interview was done fulfilling sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional practices by food frequency questionnaire and medical history. Additionally, physical examination was done, and weight and height were evaluated to calculate the BMI. The food guide pyramid was used for counseling followed 3 months later by assessment of food intake, anthropometric measures and physical examination. Results: Revealed that the main observed nutritional practices were high consumption rice, macaroni, butter, margarine, sugar, tea and cola. While low consumption of red meat, poultry, fish, liver, egg, milk, yogurt, split peas, dry beans, lentils, cooked vegetables, raw vegetables and fruits. The majority (85%) rarely exercised. Overweight and obesity were more prevalent (39% and 37%respectively) and 41% suffered from pallor while 56%from spongy gums. There was significant improvement in nutritional practices after counseling regarding poultry, fish, egg, milk, yogurt, raw vegetables and fruits, split peas, lentils consumption (all with significant P-values < 0.05). Furthermore macaroni and margarine showed significant decrease in consumption with P-value < 0.05. Overall BMI, changes showed significant improvement similar to improvement in physical activity, improved pallor and spongy gums.Conclusion: This study shows that the nutrition counseling sessions have a positive effect on feeding practices and health of the lactating mothers.