Full course description
Description
This training explores the critical connection between nutrition, the microbiome, and pregnancy. It highlights how maternal diet and microbiome influence fetal and neonatal development, immune health, and long-term disease risk. The session also discusses the role of fiber and fermented foods in improving maternal and infant health.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals (OBGYNs, nutritionists, pediatricians), medical researchers and students, expecting mothers and caregivers, public health officials and policymakers.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Explain the role of the maternal microbiome in fetal and neonatal health.
- Identify dietary strategies, including fiber and fermented foods, that support microbiome health.
- Recognize the impact of maternal nutrition on pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth.
- Understand emerging research on gut microbiota and its long-term effects on child health.