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Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies

(An Autonomous Body Recognized by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)

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Workshop on: Post-Pregnancy Nutrition

The Post-Pregnancy Nutrition module focuses on the nutritional needs of women during the postpartum period to support recovery, lactation, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. Proper nutrition after childbirth plays a key role in healing, energy restoration, and healthy weight management, while also ensuring adequate nutrition for breastfeeding.

This module equips professionals to provide targeted dietary support to new mothers through customized plans, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based guidelines.

Benefits of this training include:

  • Support faster recovery and optimal lactation
  • Prevent nutrient deficiencies and postpartum fatigue
  • Address emotional eating, anemia, and weight concerns safely

Topics for Post-Pregnancy Nutrition Workshop:

1. Nutritional Goals Post-Delivery

  • Promote tissue healing, replenish blood loss
  • Support milk production and hormone regulation
  • Restore strength and prevent postpartum depression

2, Key Nutrients of Focus

  • Micronutrients requirement for post-pregnancy
  • Macronutrient requirements for post –pregnancy
  • Phytochemicals for post-pregnancy recovery

3. Meal Planning for Lactating Mothers

  • High-protein, warm, nourishing meals
  • Hydration with spices water, soups, herbal teas
  • Safe galactagogues

4. Managing Weight & Hormones

  • Balanced diet, not calorie-cutting in early weeks
  • Gentle activity and mindful eating
  • Addressing thyroid or insulin resistance post-delivery

5. Cultural & Regional Practices

  • Traditional Indian postpartum foods
  • Different recipes and substitutions for post pregnancy recovery

6. Case Studies

  • Meal Planning for lactating mother

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Workshop Deliverables

  • The study resources for the Workshop topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
  • An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
  • Online discussion of the Workshop topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
  • All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Workshop Schedule (Tentative)

Dates: 1st and 2nd August, 2025

Workshop Completion Certification

All the participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI. The physical copy of the certificate of completion will be dispatched to your address.

Programme Fee Details

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For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in

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