About Maternal and Fertility Nutrition Coursework

Welcome to the very first course on Maternal and Fertility Nutrition Approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration, US for 12 CPEUs

 Nutrition plays an integral part in the first 1000 days of life from conception to the 2nd year of life. Small changes could make a difference in the conception journey and the health of both the offspring and the parents. 
 

Benefits of Early Life Nutrition

• optimising the chances of conception
• improve ovum and sperm health 
• improve the success rate of assisted reproductive treatments
• reducing pregnancy-related complications
• improving the health of newborn
• prevention of congenital disorders such as neural tube defects
• reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases as a by-product of lifestyle modifications for the family

However, there is so much misinterpretation and ineffective advice floating in this space. Hence, evidence-based practice and practice based learning that can make a significant improvement form the need of the hour. 

This course is specially designed with the dual burden of under- and overnutrition faced by South Asian, Middle eastern and Afro-Carribean populations.  

Infertility and pregnancy complications pose significant and unique challenges for couples in South Asian countries. In these regions, cultural and societal factors can contribute to the stigma surrounding infertility, leading to emotional distress for those experiencing difficulties in conceiving. Access to fertility treatments and reproductive healthcare services may be limited or inaccessible in certain areas, further exacerbating the issue.

In addition, women may face higher risks of pregnancy complications due to factors such as inadequate prenatal care, nutritional deficiencies, and limited access to maternal healthcare services. This can contribute to higher rates of maternal and neonatal mortality, as well as a greater prevalence of complications during childbirth.

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes increased awareness and education about reproductive health to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies. 

 You will be receiving regular weekly updates throughout the course making it bite sized and efficient in terms of achieving your learning objectives. There will also be a summarisation available after each session as well.