The First 1000 days Course

The First 1000 Days

DESCRIPTION

The first 1000 days provides an important window and opportunity for modulating the microbiome of pregnant women, babies and infants. This period is crucial for both the mother and baby for promoting long term health and longevity. This course teaches mums why supporting their own health is important for the long-term health needs of their baby.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The importance of maternal immune functions across the lifecycle.

• How to achieve breastfeeding success, including lactogenic dietary plans.

• Why food intolerance can happen after birth and how to restore balance between the digestive and immune systems.

• How to improve the quality of your home environment, and why this is essential for your child’s long-term health.

Module 1 - The gut microbiome in utero to post-natal

• Learn how the health of the gut microbiome (gut bacteria) impacts on health outcomes in utero.

• Discover how to support the maternal microbiome, and why this sets the foundation for your child’s health.

• Get gut healing recipes and tools for building a robust microbiome for both mum

  and baby.

Module 2 - Breastfeeding and your immune system.

• Discover the optimal diet to support breastfeeding.

• Learn what foods increase milk supply (galactogogues and lactogenic food).

• Understand why breastfeeding supports your baby’s immune system.

• Learn how to prevent allergies and infant food intolerance.

• Discover why healthy gut flora can impact on children’s behaviour.

• Learn the link between food intolerance in the postpartum period.

Module 3 -The importance of your home environment

• Discover how environmental toxins cause negative health outcomes.

• Learn why common household toxins can influence your child’s health, including allergies, intolerances, but also neurological conditions.

• Uncover the strategies for cleaning up your home environment and get tips for creating a healthy home.