Nutrition and Physical Activity Guide: Peripartum Period

This 3-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of the nutritional needs and evidence-based dietary recommendations for individuals during pregnancy and lactation. Participants will explore the latest guidelines for energy, water, and nutrient intake, as well as appropriate weight gain targets based on pre-pregnancy status. The course examines the physiological rationale behind vitamin and mineral supplementation, the role of physical activity, and the critical connection between parental diet and infant health outcomes.

Details

Students will have 3 months to complete the course.
This course is 3 hours.
Detailed Content Outline Topic:
Development and Nutrition

Education Credits

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Provider Number: CLT108-4 - 3 L CERPs
Instructional hours in topics on IBLCE Detailed Content Outline - 3 Hours
California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number: CEP 14127 - 3 Hours (RNs Only)

Looking to certify to become an IBCLC?

This course is included in the IBCLC Certification Bundle. The IBCLC Certification Bundle includes all the required didactic education.

This course is part of Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care. Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care is not only an excellent first step toward becoming an IBCLC but also grants you the CLE designation, allowing you to begin providing lactation support immediately!

Recertification by CERPs

Detailed Content Outline Topic:
3 CERPS in Development and Nutrition

Identify the recommended guidelines for energy, water, and nutrient intake during pregnancy and lactation, ensuring optimal health for both parent and infant.
Determine appropriate weight gain recommendations based on pre-pregnancy weight status and explain their importance for parental and foetal health.
Explain the rationale for vitamin and mineral intake during pregnancy and lactation, including dietary sources and supplementation guidelines.
Describe recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy and lactation and their impact on parental and infant health.
Analyse the relationship between parental diet, exercise, and infant health outcomes, including the effects of nutrition on foetal development and lactation.
Differentiate between safe and unsafe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illnesses in pregnant and lactating individuals.
Recommend evidence-based dietary strategies for alleviating common pregnancy-related issues, such as nausea, heartburn, and constipation.
Address common nutrition-related questions and concerns of lactating individuals, including dietary adjustments to support milk production and maternal well-being.
Outline key dietary considerations throughout the stages of pregnancy and lactation, including preconception nutrition (e.g., folic acid supplementation), prenatal dietary needs, and postnatal recovery.
Apply optimal dietary and hydration guidelines for postpartum recovery and lactation, ensuring adequate nutrient intake to support both parent and infant.

I really liked how the course broke nutrition down by stage—from preconception all the way through postpartum. It made everything click for me. I finally understood not just what to recommend, but why it matters at each step. If you work in perinatal health, this course is a no-brainer

This course did such a good job connecting the science with real-life practice. The part on handling common pregnancy discomforts through diet was especially helpful—I’ve already used some of those tips with my clients. And the 3-hour format? Super manageable!

I’m a maternity nurse, and this course was spot on. The recommendations were up to date, easy to follow, and grounded in evidence. I really appreciated how clearly everything was explained. I feel way more confident now answering nutrition questions from my patients during pregnancy and while they’re breastfeeding

Nutrition and Physical Activity Guide:
Peripartum Period

Price: $50

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Education Credits

Looking to certify to become an IBCLC?

Recertification by CERPs

Learning Objectives

Meet the Faculty

Ava Charboneau
BS, NASM-CNC, PA-C

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Nutrition and Physical Activity Guide: Peripartum Period

Price: $50

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Education Credits

Looking to certify to become an IBCLC?

Recertification by CERPs

Learning Objectives

Meet the Faculty

Ava CharboneauBS, NASM-CNC, PA-C

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Nutrition and Physical Activity Guide:
Peripartum Period

Ava Charboneau
BS, NASM-CNC, PA-C