Pre and Postnatal Nutrition
Certification
Pregnancy is one of the most significant times in a woman’s life and it will have a
profound impact on her body long after the birth. It’s therefore essential that she is
properly guided by a qualified nutritionist who has a pre and postnatal nutrition
certification. The nutrient-rich diet she receives will help to reduce nausea, skin
problems, swelling, low energy levels and postpartum depression. A dietary coach
can also support breastfeeding success, increase energy levels after the birth and
even prevent complications in pregnancy like gestational diabetes.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to safely advise, educate
and inspire clients during a pre-conception, pregnancy or postnatal period on how
best to achieve a healthy lifestyle through food. The program will explore the latest
research findings and international recommendations in this area.
In addition, the course will consider some of the common misconceptions
surrounding a client’s diet in this important and challenging time. It will look at things
like how a diet should be prior to conception, the role of omega-3 and DHA fatty
acids in preconception, healthy weight gain, the need for adequate protein intake
during pregnancy and more.
For the fitness professional, working with pregnant and postnatal (ante/post natal)
clients can be an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work within a niche and
specialist sector of the active leisure industry. Providing this service requires an
in-depth and detailed understanding of the physiology, biomechanical adaptations
and key health and safety considerations that are unique to this group.
Our program has been designed for fitness professionals who want to expand their
services and offer nutritional support to a specialized group of clients. Having this
extra skill set will make you stand out from the competition and enhance the quality
of your clients experience. The course is also an ideal addition to the portfolios of
sleep consultants, baby planners, doulas, breastfeeding specialists, nutritionists, pre
and post natal yoga instructors, sleep coaches and many other complementary
allied healthcare practitioners.