Pre and Postnatal Nutrition Certification

1. 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.