Webinar

Perinatal Nutrition for Practitioners: Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

Speakers

Leslie Stone, MD, IFMCP

30 minutes

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About this webinar

Nutrient deficiencies occur in at least 95% of pregnant women, during a time when nutrition is needed most. There is overwhelming evidence that higher standards of nutrition improve fertility, birth outcomes, and the trajectory of lives. This course helps providers understand the role of nutrition in perinatal health outcomes. We will explore diet, lifestyle, and supplement strategies that you can use in your practice to support the health of mothers and future generations.

Key takeaways

  • Identify the current healthcare disparities and maternal mortality rates in perinatal care, and explain how nutritional deficiencies contribute to these issues.
  • Describe the concept of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), and articulate the importance of perinatal nutrition from preconception to postpartum for both maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
  • Analyze the prevalence of key nutrient deficiencies (choline, omega-3, vitamin D) in pregnant women, and summarize the latest research on their nutritional needs.
  • Develop practical dietary and supplement strategies to help practitioners fill nutritional gaps in their patients, including criteria for selecting appropriate supplements like omega-3, prenatal vitamins, and iron.
  • Implement culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to support diverse populations of pregnant women, considering various socioeconomic levels, races, and cultures.