Early Life Nutrition Alliance presents
Embracing Change: Navigating Body Image & Disordered Eating in Pregnancy
Free Live Webinar
Presented by Prof. Gemma Sharp
Hosted by Melanie McGrice Adv. APD
AEST: Thursday 5th June at 11:00am
EDT: Wednesday 4th June 09:00pm
PDT: Wednesday 4th June 06:00pm
Earn 1 CEU point for attending
Support your clients navigate body image struggles and disordered eating
Learn from top specialist Prof. Gemma Sharp on how to support clients facing body image concerns and disordered eating during pregnancy.
Recognize the Signs
Identify key indicators of body image struggles and disordered eating to provide informed support.
Understand the Challenges
Gain insight into the psychological and physiological impacts of body image concerns during pregnancy.
Support Healthy Outcomes
Learn strategies to help clients foster a positive relationship with their changing bodies and maintain balanced nutrition.
What You’ll Learn
Explore the complexities of body image and disordered eating during pregnancy and gain actionable insights to support positive health outcomes.
In this webinar, you’ll discover:
- The psychological and physiological factors influencing body image during pregnancy
- The risks and impacts of disordered eating on maternal and fetal health
- Strategies for fostering a healthy relationship with body changes throughout pregnancy
- Evidence-based approaches for identifying and supporting those struggling with disordered eating
- The latest research and advancements in body image and eating disorder treatment in perinatal care
Whether you're a dietitian, fertility specialist, or other healthcare professional, this webinar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to better support clients navigating these challenges.
Plus you'll get 7 days to watch on demand!
About Prof. Gemma Sharp:
Professor Gemma Sharp established and has led a program of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research since 2018.
She is known nationally and internationally for her pioneering clinical research in digital health/artificial intelligence initiatives for body image and eating disorders as well as the intersection of these issues with women's health.
She is a senior clinical psychologist establishing her own private practice in 2019 and is a nationally credentialed eating disorder clinician.
She is the Founding Director of the international not-for-profit, Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED), which brings together all people involved in eating disorders and related research - researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, advocates, not-for-profit and industry representatives - globally.
About the webinar:
Join Professor Gemma Sharp for an insightful webinar on “Embracing Change: Navigating Body Image & Disordered Eating in Pregnancy.” Pregnancy brings profound physical and emotional changes, and for many, these shifts can trigger or exacerbate body image concerns and disordered eating behaviors.
Professor Sharp, a leading expert in body image and eating disorders, will explore the psychological, physiological, and societal factors that influence body perception during pregnancy. She’ll provide evidence-based strategies for recognizing disordered eating patterns, supporting clients through body changes, and promoting a healthier relationship with food and self-image.
Designed for healthcare professionals, this webinar will equip you with practical tools to better support individuals navigating these challenges, ensuring positive maternal and fetal health outcomes.
About Early Life Nutrition Alliance webinars:
The Early Life Nutrition Alliance provides health care professionals with the most up-to-date research and practical advice for reproductive and prenatal nutrition. We host quarterly webinars (February, May, August and November) whereby we interview leading practitioners and researchers from around the world.
If you care for women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant, make sure that you don’t miss registering for our webinars.
For more information take a look at our website:
FAQs:
What is the cost of the webinar?
The webinar will be available at no cost for 7 days. After this time the webinar can be purchased for $30 USD at www.earlylifenutritionalliance.com
Who should register for the webinar?
Health care professionals such as; obstetricians, midwives, practice nurses, dietitians, fertility specialists and GP's.
Will there be a recording of the webinar available?
Yes, if you are registered, there will be a copy of the webinar emailed out afterwards that you can watch on demand for 7 days.
Can I claim professional development points?
Yes, you may be eligible to claim 1 CEU point from this webinar.
