Nutrition and Dietetic Classes & Groups
Our classes and groups take place online. It’s very important that you dedicate the allocated time and a quiet place for your online group or class. For more information on our nausea and vomiting support group Parent Education.
Tús Maith (‘A Good Start’) Class
- Online group session led by one of our Dietitians.
- Provides useful information and support for women starting pregnancy with a high BMI.
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Support Group
- Interactive online group led by one of our Dietitians.
- Provides support and guidance for women who are suffering with hyperemesis and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
- Topics include managing your nausea and vomiting medications, hydration, food suggestions and more tips.
- Patients who attend the group are emailed support information afterwards.
Feeding my Baby at Home: The Early Days
- Interactive online session.
- Provides useful tips and support for parents feeding their new baby at home.
- We suggest attending in the first 2 – 4 weeks after you and your baby return home from the hospital.
- Topics include sleep-wake cycles, feeding cues, feeding your baby supplements, growth and common feeding issues. This is an interactive session and we encourage you to come with questions.
- Facilitated by a Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapist and Lactation Specialist.
Introducing Solid Foods and Textures to my Baby after the Neonatal Unit
- Interactive online class
- We suggest attending this class from when your baby is approximately 4 to 5 months corrected age (after their due date) to help prepare for introducing solids at around 6 months corrected age.
- Topics include introducing foods to your baby’s diet, timing, baby communication and signs of readiness, postural control, advancing textures, gagging and choking, seating, utensils, food groups and foods to avoid. You are welcome to ask questions.
- Facilitated by a Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist.