Nutrition in Pregnancy Class with Robyn Compton 1

Upcoming Classes

All classes will be conducted in the OGCG rooms. Patients will receive an email with resources after the presentation.

Wed 16 June
Wed 14 July
Wed 18 August

Robyn Compton is an accredited practising dietitian (APD) in her private practice at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, specializing in the dietary management of people with diabetes, specifically gestational diabetes. She has been in private practice for 26 years and has continued to gain accreditation every year, as an accredited practicing dietitian (APD) with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Robyn’s other field of interest is the nutritional management of pregnancy, seeing women needing assistance with their diet in pregnancy for management of their diabetes, PCOS, weight control, adequate nutrition for multiple pregnancies or due to specific dietary practices eg vegetarianism.

Robyn also sees women who are planning to conceive and looking to improve their health and fertility, through diet and lifestyle changes.

Topics we will cover in this talk

Nutrition – why it is important: The first 1000 days
Foods to Enjoy in Pregnancy: the key nutrients, why, how much & food sources
Energy requirements
Planning healthy meals and snacks
Supplements
Weight gain
Foods to avoid: Listeria, mercury, alcohol
Foods to minimise: Caffeine, artificial sweeteners
Gastrointestinal side effects: Nausea, heartburn, and constipation
The gut microbiome and probiotics
Fluids
Exercise
Sleep
Preparing for the fourth trimester
Reasons to see a dietitian in pregnancy