Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 0.5 hours (30 minutes).

Statement of Learning Need

Pregnant and lactating women need guidance on how to follow dietary practices that enhance the intake of needed nutrients from the food consumed and through the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. While the evidence does not warrant routine vitamin-mineral supplementation during lactation, there may be instances when the health of the mother and the infant requires that certain food types and supplements rich in needed nutrients be increased to promote healthy weight and overall well being of mother and baby.

Course Purpose 

To provide health clinicians with knowledge of pregnancy and lactation nutritional recommendations that promote healthy mothers and infants.

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.

Disclosures 

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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