Diet and nutrition during pregnancy
Best practice dietary advice for the special dietary needs of pregnancy
Thursday June 4, 2015
The presentation will cover:
Nutrient requirements during pregnancy and how these can be met with healthy eating
Guidelines for supplementation
Food safety issues during pregnancy, including alcohol, caffeine, food-borne illness (listeria and salmonella), mercury and vitamin A
Recommended weight gain guidelines
How to deal with the common GI problems of nausea, heartburn and constipation
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Natasha Jo Leader has worked as a dietitian for 13 years and specialises in the management of diabetes in pregnancy as well as general antenatal nutrition. Natasha is also a qualified diabetes educator. She runs a private practice in addition to working in a tertiary care hospital. In addition to her patient load she has been involved in various research projects and provides education sessions for general practitioners and other health professionals. Natasha is the “in-kitchen dietitian” for www.gestationaldiabetesrecipes.com, a world-first website providing information, support and recipes for women with gestational diabetes.
Registration includes
Access to a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading
Registration types
Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar and associated documents
Subscription: $33 monthly to receive all Education in Nutrition recordings (minimum 24 a year)