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Nutrition for Pregnancy & Lactation

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This course provides an overview of the principles of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

It includes:

  • Is there a need to eat for two?
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Folate (Folic acid)
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iron and ideas to increase iron intake
  • Alcohol consumption 
  • Caffeine
  • Vitamin and mineral supplementation
  • Heartburn
  • Morning sickness
  • Listeriosis (Listeria infection)
  • Mercury
  • Exercise and breastfeeding

This course was developed and is presented by Alison Walsh, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian.

Assessments

Short answer questions assess students’ knowledge of the materials covered.

Nominal Hours

3 – 8 hours

CEC Points

4 CECs

Cost

$125 Members $145 Non-Members

Course delivery

This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.

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Studying by correspondence allows you to work at your own pace in the environment of your choice. You have three months to complete each module or short course, but most people finish sooner. The more hours you study, the faster you can complete the course. The course fees include all the materials you need to complete the course including manuals, DVDs and assessments. We post these resources out to you. You also have free unlimited support by phone and email.

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Pre & Post Natal Exercises

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This course provides a review of the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes that occur during the three phases of pregnancy as well as post pregnancy. It also examines the implications for safe and effective exercise programming and prescription.

The course includes:

  • Possible risks associated with exercise during pregnancy for both the pregnant female and the growing foetus
  • Aims and benefits associated with exercise during pregnancy
  • Contraindications to exercise during pregnancy
  • Exercises that should be avoided for the general pregnant female specifically at certain stages of pregnancy
  • Exercise prescription for maintenance and development of strength, flexibility and endurance
  • Importance of referrals

This course is presented by Chloe Lorback, Physiotherapist and Women's Health Specialist.

Assessments

Short answer questions assess students’ knowledge of the materials covered.

Nominal Hours

3 – 8 hours

CEC Points

4 CECs

Cost

$125 Members $145 Non-Members

Course delivery

This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.

Course actions

This course can be completed on campus.

Course actions

Studying by correspondence allows you to work at your own pace in the environment of your choice. You have three months to complete each module or short course, but most people finish sooner. The more hours you study, the faster you can complete the course. The course fees include all the materials you need to complete the course including manuals, DVDs and assessments. We post these resources out to you. You also have free unlimited support by phone and email.

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