About Session
Session Description: In her presentation, Dr. Leigh Wagner will provide an overview of the role of nutrition in supporting mental well-being during the perinatal period. She will review research on dietary patterns that support mental health, the specific nutrients important during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and how to meet those needs.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the biological mechanisms connecting nutrition and mental health/illness.
- List some of the nutrients required in higher amounts during the perinatal period.
- Name the characteristics of a dietary pattern that supports perinatal mental health.
