This 90-minute SPARK Session is designed for exercise professionals who work with women in their reproductive years and want to better understand the role of nutrition in fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal health. As movement specialists, exercise professionals are in a unique position to educate clients on how diet can support fertility health, recognize when nutritional factors may be impacting their clients’ well-being, and identify when referral to a fertility-focused dietitian or nutritionist is needed.

The conversation explores the connection between nutrition and reproductive health, highlighting the ways diet can influence fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal recovery. It covers key dietary considerations for those trying to conceive, as well as nutritional factors that support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum period. The lesson also addresses the broader role of food in hormonal balance, overall well-being, and recovery after birth. By understanding these foundational principles, exercise professionals can enhance their ability to educate and support clients, recognizing when nutritional guidance may be beneficial and when a referral to a specialist is needed.

ABOUT STEFANIE

Stefanie Valakas APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team of fertility & pregnancy dietitians are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis.

The Dietologist has been awarded multiple awards for their excellence in nutrition care and Best Pregnancy & Fertility Nutrition Clinic in 2022. Stefanie has also been recognised for her contributions in the fertility nutrition arena as a finalist for the Dietitian of the Year Awards for 2020-21, and Impact & Innovation Finalist for 2022 by the Allied Health Awards.

Stefanie also hosts the chart-topping fertility health podcast, Fertility Friendly Food.

Stefanie truly believes every hopeful parent should have access to scientifically-backed nutrition information to prepare their body prior to conception, support them through fertility treatments, pregnancy and ultimately bringing home a healthy and happy baby.

You can learn about how you can work with Stefanie and The Dietologist team below.

Website: thedietologist.com.au

Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian

Facebook Pages: The Dietologist and The Endometriosis Dietitian

Podcast: Fertility Friendly Food