Level 3 pre and postnatal nutrition course
Discover how to support women during pregnancy and beyond with healthy eating, diet and nutrition
The UK's leading nutrition for pre and postnatal clients course
This course provides you with the knowledge to support pre and post natal women with diet and nutrition to provide the best chance of a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, and also to support postnatal recovery.
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Course type:
Online
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Time to qualify:
1-2 weeks
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Entry requirements:
None
Course overview: Pre and postnatal nutrition
This level 3 nutrition to support pre and postnatal clients course has been specifically developed for exercise professionals wanting to tailor their services to support pregnant clients, or those who have recently given birth.
When it comes to diet, nutrition and pregnancy, there are no shortage of old wives’ tales, folk law and misinformation about what people should and shouldn’t eat when they are pregnant and beyond. It’s important that exercise professionals ensure that any advice, information and education that they provide to clients is supported by the evidence base and aligns with the national guidance. Essentially, the aim of this course is to ensure that you are equipped with up-to-date information on nutrition for pre and postnatal clients.
If you are a fitness instructor or personal trainer that is keen to provide nutrition advice and support to pregnant women, those who are breastfeeding or recovering from childbirth, then this nutrition to support pre and postnatal clients course should definitely be in your CPD portfolio.
The course has been written and developed by a team of nutrition specialists that have extensive clinical knowledge of and experience in this area. This is a short and flexible eLearning course that can be completed at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. There is no physical attendance required.
This course will equip you with all the essential knowledge and understanding that you need to provide nutrition advice and support to pregnant women, or those who have recently given birth. If you want to tailor your services to meet the needs of these two groups, then you can’t afford to miss this course.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course and the course is open to anyone who wants to learn. However, the content has been written specifically for exercise professionals and if you do not have any fitness instructor qualifications, then you may find some aspects more challenging. Our support team are always on hand if you need them.
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Accreditations
This Level 3 Optimum Nutrition for Pregnancy and Postnatal Clients course is fully accredited by the YMCA Awards, so you can be confident that it is recognised and valued worldwide.
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Learning materials
Delivered exclusively online, you'll complete informal knowledge checks throughout this course meaning you can monitor your learning progress. You can learn at your own pace and even on the go with our on-demand lectures provided by clinical nutrition experts.
You're in safe hands
With our dedicated support team, you'll never be left on your own to struggle with any of the course content. Your designated personal support tutor will only be one question away and you can contact them via:
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Phone
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Email
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Video call
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Webinar
What you'll learn
This nutrition to support pre and postnatal (PPN) client’s course is delivered in a modular fashion to allow you to complete your learning in a flexible and bite-sized approach. A summary of some of the headline content is listed below, although this list is far from exhaustive.
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Importance of nutrition during PPN period
Nutrition-related terminology
Overview of the gestational period
Common symptoms of pregnancy
Physiological changes during pregnancy
Common medical conditions associated with pregnancy
Foetal growth and development during pregnancy -
Healthy eating guidelines for PPN clients
Unsafe foods during pregnancy
Superfoods for pregnancy
Alcohol and pregnancy
Caffeine and pregnancy
Dairy products and pregnancy
Special dietary considerations -
Weight management strategies for PPN clients
Safe and normal weight gain during pregnancy
Dieting and pregnancy
Safe and effective weight loss post-birth
PPN considerations for weight management
NICE guidelines for weight management
Breastfeeding and weight loss -
Macro and micronutrient requirements for PPN clients
Caloric needs during PPN period
Carbohydrate needs during PPN period
Fat needs during PPN period
Protein needs during PPN period
Macronutrient considerations for PPN clients
Vitamin and mineral needs during PPN period -
Fluid and hydration guidelines for PPN clients
Principles of hydration
Effects of pregnancy on hydration
Mitigating factors for PPN clients and hydration
Clinical effects of dehydration on pregnancy
Optimal fluid guidelines during PPN period
Effects of caffeine and other diuretics
*Images and videos are for illustration purposes and may not depict specific course materials.
A lifetime of knowledge, a lifetime of opportunities
Help your pregnant clients to achieve their nutritional goals with this course and help them to stay healthy and provide the best start to their baby's life. Thousands of our graduates work with some of the country's biggest gyms and health clubs, you could join them.
How you'll be assessed
The course is assessed informally throughout with a series of multiple-choice knowledge checks and formally with an end of course theory exam. The theory exam is open book, meaning that it isn’t invigilated. It’s also completed online.
25%
Workbooks
- Interactive multiple choice
- Informal tone
- Varied style
25%
Knowledge
- Embedded into course
- Varied style
- Informal knowledge checks
50%
Theory
- Multiple choice questions
- Unlimited resits
- Open book
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