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Nurturing Mental Health Through Perinatal Nutrition: Inclusive Conversations and Support Strategies

June 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am. - 11:30 am.

This webinar will focus on enhancing the skills of those supporting families during pregnancy and early parenting, with an emphasis on promoting overall well-being. It will explore inclusive and trauma-informed practices for discussing weight with expecting parents, ensuring these conversations are empowering. The session will also cover strategies for assisting families facing food insecurity and highlight how proper nutrition can support mental health during the postpartum period. Additionally, the session will address the challenges of changing body perceptions and disordered eating, providing participants with the tools needed to offer empathetic, informed support to the families they serve.

Details

Date:
June 18, 2025
Time:
10:00 am. - 11:30 am.
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  • Venue

    Virtual Event
    Online Only

    Organizer

    Rosemary Chukwu
    Phone:
    306-651-4314
    Email:
    rchukwu@skprevention.ca
    Website:
    View Organizer Website

    Presenter

    Amy Chow
    About:

    Amy Chow is a Registered Dietitian with a focus on pediatric nutrition, food allergy management, and eating disorder recovery. Practicing as a dietitian in British Columbia since 2011, she has honed her skills in diverse clinical settings, including BC Children’s Hospital and Healthlink BC. As a SOS trained feeding therapist and a mother to an adventurous 9-year-old, Amy brings a unique blend of professional knowledge and real-life experience. Her passion lies in empowering families with confidence in nutrition and reinstating the joy of eating. As the founder of Find BC Dietitians, she is committed to connecting individuals with nutrition experts and to promoting evidence-based and harm reduction nutrition messaging across healthcare professionals.

    Details

    Date:
    June 18, 2025
    Time:
    10:00 am. - 11:30 am.
  • Tag:, , , , ,
  • Venue

    Virtual Event
    Online Only

    Organizer

    Rosemary Chukwu
    Phone:
    306-651-4314
    Email:
    rchukwu@skprevention.ca
    Website:
    View Organizer Website