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Post bariatric nutrition

Watch Helen and Kathyrn discuss the topic of pregnancy in women who are post bariatric surgery and the associated challenges it brings to providing pregnancy and nutrition advice to women. …

Some ‘Extra helpings’ from the course team

Watch some ‘Extra helpings’ from the course team discussing frequently asked questions and emerging research in the field of fertility and pregnancy. ‘Extra helpings’ on bariatric surgery patients This is …

Post bariatric nutrition

Watch Helen and Kathyrn discuss the topic of pregnancy in women who are post bariatric surgery and the associated challenges it brings to providing pregnancy and nutrition advice to women. …

So, what can we tell our patients?

Having trouble conceiving a child is a relatively common problem experienced by one in every six couples. Factors that affect fertility may be genetic, environmental or behavioural. There are a …

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and fertility

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common condition of androgen excess and ovarian dysfunction. It affects 12 to 18% of women of child-bearing age. Importantly, in the context of …

Whole foods versus supplements

Watch Ruth discuss food synergy, the idea that foods when eaten as part of a whole-food diet, work together to optimise the nutrient benefits for women.

Scenario B: Nurse

Watch the nurse discuss the topic of weight and fertility with her patient, Kate. While you’re watching the scenario, reflect on the nurse’s approach to the consultation with Kate, and …

Important foods to eat and avoid

Watch Michelle talk about the foods men and women should eat and avoid to promote reproductive health. About Harvard Medical School’s ‘Fertility Diet’ Harvard Medical School’s ‘Fertility Diet’ was first …

Scenario B: GP

Watch the GP discuss the topic of weight and fertility with his patient, Elise. While you’re watching the scenario, reflect on his approach to the consultation with Elise, and note …