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Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy

October 27, 2021 @ 10:00 am. - 11:00 am.

This webinar will examine the importance of healthy weight gain for having a healthy pregnancy. It will provide information on recommendations for the amount of weight gain during pregnancy, the benefits of gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy, and how healthcare providers can support mothers-to-be regarding their weight gain during pregnancy. The webinar will also cover the role of some important nutrients during pregnancy, particularly for women living in Saskatchewan.

Details

Date:
October 27, 2021
Time:
10:00 am. - 11:00 am.
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Organizer

Temi Haastrup
Phone:
306-651-4324
Email:
thaastrup@skprevention.ca

Presenter

Sara Duke, RD
About:

Community Nutritionist at Saskatoon Tribal Council

Sara Duke is a Registered Dietitian with over four years of experience working in First Nations communities across Saskatchewan. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan in 2017. Sara began her career as a Community Dietitian with the Five Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. In 2019, she transitioned to the Saskatoon Tribal Council where she still works today. Sara has experience working within the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) and Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) to help promote health and wellness in First Nations communities. She is also the Chair of the Dietitians Working in First Nations (DWFN) Working Group which gives dietitians across Saskatchewan an opportunity to better support their communities.

Details

Date:
October 27, 2021
Time:
10:00 am. - 11:00 am.
Tag:
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Organizer

Temi Haastrup
Phone:
306-651-4324
Email:
thaastrup@skprevention.ca
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute