Perinatal Nutrition Care Program

The ‘First 1,000 days’ starts from when a woman falls pregnant until the child’s 2nd birthday.

Studies have shown that nutrition for both mum and child during this critical period has a significant influence on the child’s ability to develop, learn and thrive.

Join us to learn how to give your baby a head start and set up the foundations for lifelong health through:

  • optimizing maternal nutrition to support healthy growth, and

  • starting healthy practices when introducing solids to your child

Part One - Maternal Nutrition

  • 45 minutes in-person or telehealth consultation
  • Individualised care by an Accredited Practising Dietitian

Discussion Topics:
  • Weight recommendations during pregnancy
  • Key nutrients during pregnancy
  • Prenatal multivitamins supplementation
  • Food safety & hygiene
  • Healthy eating ideas

Part Two - Toddler Nutrition

  • 45 minutes telehealth group education session 
  • Facilitated by an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Royal Children's Hospital Certification for Paediatric Nutrition
  • Ideal for age group: 4 - 15 months

Discussion Topics:
  • Introduction to solids
  • Signs of readiness 
  • Key nutrients for toddlers
  • Texture and baby led weaning
  • Introduction of food allergens*
  • Other common feeding issues e.g. constipation
*Note: Suspected/known food allergy would require an individualised consultation with dietitian

Give your baby a head start!

The food your baby eats, and how and when you feed them in the First 1,000 Days can help set nutritional foundations that can last a lifetime!