Course description
A new mother faces numerous demands, including caring for her newborn, recuperating from pregnancy, and, if breastfeeding, providing nourishing milk for her growing baby. Her body naturally prioritizes producing nutrient-rich breast milk over postpartum recovery, potentially depleting already diminished physiological micronutrient stores. Dietary supplements can aid in replenishing essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, supporting a new mother during her postnatal recovery period while breastfeeding.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate that marked metabolic changes occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Understand why a new mum may be at risk for micronutrient depletion
- Know which micronutrients are particularly important for a breastfeeding mum, and why
- Be familiar with the food types that can be useful sources of important micronutrients for breastfeeding mums
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