Nutrition in pregnancy

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this module you should:

• Appreciate the marked metabolic changes that occur during pregnancy, postnatally and while breastfeeding.
• Be able to describe the important micronutrients' that support women’s health.
• Understand the micronutrients different biological roles for the mother and baby.
• Appreciate that nutritional needs alter as the woman moves from preconception to pregnancy to breastfeeding.
• Gain increased confidence when advising and counselling women about micronutrients.

NEXT STEPS

• Read the clinical review: if you don't have a printed version, click here to download a pdf
• Complete the online assessment
• Receive CPD certificate

AUTHORS

Reviewed by Nicky Clark RM, RGN, ADM, CERT ED (ADULTS), MA, SFHEA

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This learning module can be used towards CPD for revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).