Dietitian Course: Nutrition and Gut Health in Postpartum Depression

NUTRITION AND GUT HEALTH IN POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

A growing body of research suggests that women's nutritional status and gut microbiome health can play an important role in the development of perinatal mental illness, especially postpartum depression. To holistically treat and prevent postpartum depression, we can focus on improving the dietary quality and GI health of new mothers and moms-to-be. This course will prepare and empower you with practical, research-based strategies to improve the mental health of mothers and mothers-to-be in this sensitive and important period of life.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

List five factors that increase the risk of mental health issues in the postpartum period.

Explain the link between gestational diabetes and postpartum depression.

List key nutrients that may be beneficial in preventing and managing postpartum depression.

Explain the potential role of the gut microbiome in postpartum depression.

List specific foods and dietary factors that may be beneficial for individuals at risk of postpartum depression.

Live Event Date: Jun 25, 2024

Expiration Date: Jul 15, 2027

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 6.3.2, 8.1.2, 8.1.4, 8.3.1

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP

Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP is a clinical dietitian, author, and educator. In her private practice, Nourished Mind Nutrition, Erica uses integrative and functional nutrition and lifestyle tools to improve clients' mental health and gastrointestinal health--specializing in conditions including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBIs). She uses a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed approach to nutrition counseling and care, focusing on helping clients build healthier relationships with food and with their bodies.

Erica is passionate about training other health professionals about trauma-informed nutrition care and mental health. She authored the brand new book Trauma-Informed Care: An Integrative Nutrition Approach to Empowered Healing and the book Nutrition and Mental Health: Integrative Approaches for Diet, Dysfunction and the Gut-Brain Axis.

Erica’s approach is rooted in a belief in the innate wisdom and self-knowledge of individuals, the power of the client-provider relationship as a pathway to healing, and the importance of respecting, collaborating with, and learning with our clients.

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