£10
40mins
Nutritional interventions in endometriosis
Dr Kate Maslin
Nutritional interventions in endometriosis
Dr Kate Maslin
£10
40mins
OPEN TO ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, TUTORS AND STUDENTS
Part of the symposium ‘Women’s Health Across The Lifespan‘
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Session Outlines and Learning Objectives
About the session
Endometriosis is a chronic condition causing pelvic pain, fatigue, infertility and gut symptoms.
Research suggests that dietary changes may improve symptoms, however clear evidence is lacking. This presentation will cover the basics of endometriosis and how nutrition can play a role in reducing symptoms.
Watch this session to:
GAIN CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF:
- The basics of endometriosis – what it is and how it can affect health
- How endometriosis is managed and how nutrition could play a part in reducing symptoms
BE AWARE OF:
- The link between endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- The difficulties people encounter accessing healthcare for endometriosis
- The limitations of research about nutrition and endometriosis
BE ABLE TO:
- Weigh up the potential role for dietary interventions to improve endometriosis symptoms
- Support those with endometriosis to make informed choices about nutrition
Guest speaker
Dr Kate Maslin
Senior Research Fellow in Maternal and Child Health
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth
Dr Kate Maslin’s research focuses on nutrition during preconception and pregnancy in women with medical conditions. She is the topic expert for the NICE guidelines on maternal and child nutrition and research officer for the BDA maternal and fertility nutrition specialist group. Prior to completing her PhD, she worked for several years as a paediatric dietitian.
Chair
Dr Angela Flynn
Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, Department of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College London
Dr Flynn is a Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London. She started her career as a community pharmacist in Ireland and subsequently completed an MSc in Nutrition followed by a PhD in Maternal Nutrition at King’s College London. Her research focuses on interventions that aim to improve outcomes for women before, and during pregnancy, particularly women at risk of developing gestational diabetes. Other interests include examining the relationship between maternal micronutrient status and pregnancy outcomes.
Chair
Dr Sara White
Clinician Scientist and Maternal Diabetes Clinical Research Lead, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London and Honorary Consultant in Metabolic Medicine (Clinical Biochemistry), Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Sara White is a Metabolic Physician with clinical expertise in diabetes in pregnancy. During her PhD she investigated early pregnancy gestational diabetes (GDM) prediction and metabolic profiles amongst obese women with GDM. Her research explores GDM pathophysiology and stratification of potential subtypes, plus ways to improve outcomes in at-risk women.
Women’s Health Across The Lifespan
CPD CERTIFICATE & LEARNING MATERIALS
This symposium is approved for CPD by the BDA and AfN
You are welcome to attend individual sessions. CPD certificates will be issued based on length of total time attended.
Women’s health has received greater publicity in the last year, which has resulted in more people seeking advice and support in this area. Therefore this masterclass will support those who are practicing in this field.
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This webinar is being run in association with the Department of Women and Children’s Health and Nutritional Sciences at Kings College London, Benecol Healthcare Professional team and the BDA Maternal and Fertility Specialist Group
The research of the Department of Women and Children’s Health at King’s College London, centres around the concept of the life course of health. The health of the next generation begins at the earliest stages, the research spans preconception, maternity, infancy and adolescence.
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