What will you learn in this Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy Course
Understand the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices before and during pregnancy.
Recognize the importance of pre-conception health, including BMI and folate status.
Identify nutritional requirements and lifestyle modifications for a healthy pregnancy.
Explore common nutrition-related pregnancy complications such as obesity and gestational diabetes.
Gain insights into epigenetic and metabolomic research related to pregnancy outcomes
Program Overview
1. A Healthy Pregnancy Starts Before Conception
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Focuses on the significance of pre-conception health, emphasizing the roles of BMI and folate status in providing the unborn child with the best start possible.
2. Nutrition and Lifestyle for a Healthy Pregnancy
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
Covers maternal physiological and metabolic adaptations during pregnancy, macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, and the avoidance of food-borne illnesses.
3. Nutrition-Related Pregnancy Outcomes
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
Delves into common nutrition-related pregnancy complications, specifically obesity and gestational diabetes, and provides recommendations for management and counseling.
4. Practical Advice for a Healthy Pregnancy
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Offers real-life scenarios and questions from pregnant women to aid healthcare professionals in providing nutrition-based counseling.
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Job Outlook
Enhances qualifications for roles such as Obstetrician, Midwife, Nutritionist, and Public Health Educator.
Applicable in sectors like healthcare, maternal and child health services, and community health programs.
Provides valuable insights for professionals involved in prenatal care and counseling.
Supports career advancement in fields focusing on maternal nutrition and prenatal health.
Specification: Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
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