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Training on Nutrition for the Improvement of Child and Maternal Health

Training on Nutrition for the Improvement of Child and Maternal Health

  • Teacher
    Trainer
    Helena Akter
  • Category
    Health & Nutrition
  • Price
    ৳ 1000
Requrements
  •   Nutritionist, Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian
  •   B.Sc on Food and Nutrition, Applied Nutrition and Food Technology
  •   Diploma on Food and Nutrition
  •   Public Health Professionals
  •   Diploma in Nursing
  •    Undergraduate and graduate student of the different universities and colleges can also participate [The attendees must have or pursuing BSc (Hon’s) and/or MSc in Food and Nutrition related subjects]
  •   Anyone interested in child health, expectant and new parents, and couples planning to have children
  •   Nursing, Midwifery (MATS)
Beneficiaries
  •   Healthcare Providers: Acquire skills to provide effective Nutrition counseling.
  •   Parents & Families: Ensure healthy and optimal growth for their children
  •   Community: Increased awareness to reduce malnutrition in society

I created this course as a complete program that will help you understand the basics of metabolism and then apply this knowledge in real life. It is divided into the following Classes:


  •   Pregnancy Nutrition Care
    •   Maternal Weight Gain
    •   Key Nutrients
    •   Dietary Guidance
  •   Core Principles & Benefits of Breastfeeding
    •   The critical importance of initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth
    •   Types of Breast Milk: Colostrum, Transitional Milk, and Mature Milk
    •   Benefits: Child immunity, reduced SIDS risk, maternal postpartum recovery, and reduced cancer risk.
  •   Correct Breastfeeding Techniques
    •   Proper Positioning and Attachment of the baby.
    •   Signs of successful feeding and handling poor attachment
  •   Common Problems and Remedies
    •   Solutions for common breast issues (e.g., sore nipples, engorgement).
    •   Addressing inadequate milk supply and poor infant weight gain
  •   Breastfeeding in Special Circumstances
    •   Feeding in cases of maternal or infant illness.
    •   Methods for milk storage for working mothers
    •   Relactation: Strategies for mothers who wish to restart milk production after stopping
  •   Complementary Feeding (CF)
    •   Why complementary food is needed after 6 months of age
    •   Rules for starting food based on the baby’s readiness cues
  •   Age-Appropriate Healthy Diet
    •   6–8 months (thin, soft foods), 9–11 months (thicker, small-piece foods), 12–24 months (family foods).
    •   Importance of food diversity and food groups (grains, pulses, meat, fruit, vegetables).
  •   Child Growth Monitoring: Anthropometric Measurements
    •   Correct techniques for measuring weight, height/length, and head circumference
    •   Using the Growth Chart to evaluate nutritional status.
  •   Malnutrition Identification and Prevention
    •   Identifying signs of malnutrition
    •   Discussion on essential nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals, Iron)
  •   Food Safety and Personal Hygiene
    •   Cleanliness during food preparation and serving (including handwashing)
  •   Principles of Counseling
    •   Skills for becoming an effective Nutrition Counselor
    •   Effective communication: Active Listening and Empathy
  •   Addressing Socio-Cultural Barriers
    •   Strategies for debunking common Nutrition myths and misconceptions
    •   Ways to ensure family and social support
  •   The Breast-Milk Substitutes (BMS) Code
    •   Understanding the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
    •   The Code's importance in protecting breastfeeding
  •   The Breast-Milk Substitutes (BMS) Code
    •   Understanding the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
    •   The Code's importance in protecting breastfeeding
  •   Community-Level Nutrition Promotion
    •   Developing action plans for disseminating Nutrition messages in the community
    •   The role of local health centers
  •   Practice of correct baby Positioning and Attachment during breastfeeding
  •   Simple methods for preparing age-appropriate nutritious foods
  •   Taking Anthropometric Measurements and plotting on the Growth Chart
  •   Role-play exercises to enhance counseling skills.
  •   Case Study analysis
Instructor
Helena Akter
 Nutritionist,
Golden Verse Specialised Hospital, Gazipur

Helena Akter is a passionate Nutritionist with extensive experience in maternal and child nutrition. She has worked in both community and clinical nutrition settings, including roles in refugee camps and public health facilities. Currently serving as a Nutritionist & Diet Consultant at Golden Verse Specialised Hospital, she is committed to promoting healthy eating habits, supporting child growth and development, and empowering parents with practical nutrition knowledge.

Course Features

  • Duration : 2 Days (Total 8 Hours)
  • Students : 50
Price: ৳ 1000 Enroll Now