Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy offers an overview of the latest research findings and international recommendations on a variety of nutrition-related aspects and outcomes of pregnancy. Ensuring a healthy nutritional status and lifestyle prior to and during pregnancy is one of the best ways to help support the healthy growth and development of the unborn child. We will look at how a healthy diet and lifestyle should ideally be achieved prior to conception and provide recommendations for pre-conception counselling of women.
Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
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Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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got a tangible career benefit from this course
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
Suggested: 7 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Unit 1 - A Healthy Pregnancy Starts Before Conception
In this Unit we detail what nutrition and lifestyle changes should be considered and already implemented prior to conception and emphasis the important role that a healthy BMI and sufficient folate status play in providing the unborn child with the best start possible.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Introduction: A Healthy Pregnancy Starts Before Conception10m
Body Weight: Preparing For Pregnancy5m
Folic Acid: Preparing for Pregnancy9m
3 readings
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
1 practice exercise
Unit 120m
2 hours to complete
Unit 2 - Nutrition and Lifestyle for a Healthy Pregnancy
The learner will gain an insight into the current nutrition-related recommendations for healthy pregnancies. We will look at the maternal physiological and metabolic adaptions that occur during pregnancy and what these play in supporting pregnancy and altering nutrient requirements. We will then focus on the changing macro- and micro-nutrient requirements during pregnancy and what outcomes these can have on both the mother and unborn child. Finally, we will focus on food-bourne illnesses and what foods and beverages or lifestyle activities to avoid during pregnancy.
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 61 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
Physiological Adaptations of Pregnancy8m
Metabolic Adaptations of Pregnancy7m
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Macronutrients11m
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Micronutrients12m
Expert Statement Prof Przyrembel: Regulation of Food Supplements1m
Nutritional Restrictions During Pregnancy8m
Avoidance of Food-Bourne Illnesses9m
4 readings
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
1 practice exercise
Unit 220m
2 hours to complete
Unit 3 - Nutrition-Related Pregnancy Outcomes
The focus of this unit is the two most common nutrition-related pregnancy complications: obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus. Based on the latest scientific findings the learner will gain an in-depth knowledge of the risk factors, outcomes and recommendations associated with these pregnancy complications to better manage and counsel pregnant women and improve infant outcomes.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 42 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Obesity: Management During Pregnancy11m
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Management During Pregnancy8m
Early Nutritional Programming: Is Epigenetics the Key?10m
The Biochemistry of Your Body From a Drop of Blood9m
5 readings
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
1 practice exercise
Unit 320m
1 hour to complete
Unit 4 - Practical Advice for a Healthy Pregnancy
Learners will apply the knowledge gained in the previous lessons to real-life clinical scenarios. Pregnant women pose common questions related to nutrition and lifestyle during pregnancy and experts in the area of early nutrition offer comprehensive, scientific-based answers to aid healthcare professionals in their day-to-day interactions with pregnant women and those wishing to become pregnant.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 26 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Why Pregnant Women Should be Eating Fish9m
Physical Activity Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy4m
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy4m
Planning for Infant Feeding2m
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Fact or Fiction?3m
3 readings
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
Reference List and Further Qualification10m
1 practice exercise
For the Whole Course20m
Reviews
4.8
TOP REVIEWS FROM NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE IN PREGNANCY
by SRApr 28, 2017
I'm a GP interacting with pregnant woman on a regular basis. This was a very enlightening refresher course. will highly recommend it to my peers. beautifully presented. N.B very pretty obstetrician!
by CGSep 7, 2017
EXCELENTE! SOY NUTRICIONISTA Y DIETISTA Y ME SIRVIO MUCHISIMO para refrescar y aprender incluso más conocimientos !! ya que voy a trabajar en un centro especializado en embarazo!\n\nMIL GRACIAS !!
by RMAug 12, 2019
Helped me understand the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy. This course helped me build my knowledge of nutrition and how we must bring about lifestyle changes for a healthy pregnancy.
by PKSep 19, 2019
Short ,clear ,crisp guidance as to what to eat and what not to , epigenetics was explained and put across simple language ,easy to understand ..thank you for making this learning simple and fun
by MIMay 14, 2018
Very informative. Great for all women who which to become pregnant one day. I believe taking this course before becoming pregnant will be of great advantage for the mother and the child.
by ASJul 8, 2018
Incredibly detailed and informative- breaks down many misconceptions as well as introduces new studies and insights to inform a healthy pregnancy. Highly recommended!
by MCJan 22, 2018
I really like all the professors and doctors. There is lot of knowledge and information I have collected. I am sure it is all of help in future. Thanks! Great work.
by DASep 25, 2017
I would recommend this course to public health, science and medical school students. I enjoyed the course very much and learned a lot from the material presented.
by AZNov 2, 2018
it was wonderful experience to do this course. Last and final quiz was difficult. thanks to your retake method i worked hard and passed it .Thank u coursera :-)
by GGMar 5, 2020
This course is awesome, helpful and though short, very detailed.\n\nThanks to LMU and Coursera. I can now advance my knowledge to the Early Nutrition academy
by NLOct 8, 2018
Very interesting and enlightening course. I learned a lot about specific nutrient as well as lifestyle recommendations for pregnancy. Thank you very much!
by LDMay 9, 2018
I really enjoyed to learn and discovered new and important information about the proper nutrition and lifestyle during pregnancy.\n\nThank you so much!!!
About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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How do I learn more about nutrition in pregnancy?
To find out more about nutrition and pregnancy as well as gain German, European and American accreditation points take a look at the Early Nutrition eAcademy http://www.early-nutrition.org/enea .
You will find latest research findings and international recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle in pregnancy, as well as other interesting core modules on topics in the area of early nutrition: Breastfeeding, Infant Formula Feeding and Complementary feeding as well as a number of focus modules for more in-depth knowledge.
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