Nutrition in the periconceptional, pregnancy and postpartum periods

The Global Library of Women’s Medicine (GLOWM) and Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI) are proud to announce the launch of Nutrition in the Periconceptional, Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods, a joint education program designed to update healthcare professionals on the latest, evidence-based guidance and best practices in maternal nutrition.

Maternal health and nutrition are critical for healthy development in pregnancy, ensuring optimal fetal growth, brain development and immune function. For mothers, they reduce pregnancy complications and support overall wellbeing. Beyond individual benefits, proper maternal care leads to stronger families and healthier communities, contributing to long-term economic and social progress.

The Nutrition Program at a glance

Developed by a distinguished team of international experts, this comprehensive program delivers scientifically rigorous and regionally tailored content. It places particular emphasis on hands-on experience and practical guidance on maternal nutrition, equipping healthcare professionals with the tools they need to improve maternal and child health outcomes for every patient they serve.

The learning journey comprises

• Expert-led videos (about 15 min per video): detailed presentations covering specific topics, including general principles of nutrition, the benefits of diet and exercise, energy requirements, fat intake, macro- and micronutrients, management of anemia, the role of inositols in diabetes, the impact of nutrition on minor discomforts in pregnancy and postpartum blues, food insecurity, obesity, and optimal nutrition for adolescence, advanced maternal age and breastfeeding
• Text summaries: documentation of the key takeaways of each topic, along with practical guidance and supporting references
• Digital Toolkit: a comprehensive and practical compilation of evidence-based recommendations to inform care and advice across the whole perinatal journey

Explore the new educational program here: Nutrition Program