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 consultationIndividualised care by an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Discussion Topics:Weight recommendations during pregnancyKey nutrients during pregnancyPrenatal multivitamins supplementationFood safety & hygieneHealthy eating ideas
Part Two - Toddler Nutrition
45 minutes telehealth group education sessionFacilitated by an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Royal Children's Hospital Certification for Paediatric NutritionIdeal for age group: 4 - 15 months
Discussion Topics:Introduction to solidsSigns of readinessKey nutrients for toddlersTexture and baby led weaningIntroduction 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!