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.
Dietitian Classes and Groups
Tús Maith (‘A Good Start’) Class
This is an online group session led by one of our Dietitians.
It provides useful information and support for women starting pregnancy with a high BMI.
Topics covered include specific pregnancy changes, eating well, staying active and breastfeeding. You will also get printed guides to healthy eating including ideas for recipes and healthy snacks.
Who can attend the class?
Women starting pregnancy with a high body weight / BMI greater than 25 kg/m2.
When is the class held?
The class is held on the second Monday of every month.
How do book?
You can self refer to the class by contacting dietitian@nmh.ie
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Support Group
This is an interactive online group led by one of our Dietitians.
We provide 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.
Who can attend?
Women who are suffering with hyperemesis and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and are referred by their doctor or midwife.
When is the class held?
The class is held on the Wednesdays at 12.30pm and lasts ~1 hour.
How do book?
Please contact dietitian@nmh.ie
Feeding my Baby at Home: The Early Days
This is an interactive online session for parents of babies which 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 come home from the hospital.
The class is ran by a Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapist and Lactation Consultant.
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.
Who can attend?
Parents of babies born in The National Maternity Hospital.
Booking:
Email babydiet@nmh.ie or telephone 01 637 3314
When is the session?
Online every 2 weeks – generally on a Friday and lasts less than 1 hour.
Introducing Solid Foods and Textures to my Baby after the Neonatal Unit
This is an interactive online class for parents of babies who spent time in the Neonatal Unit at The National Maternity Hospital.
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.
The class is facilitated by a Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist.
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.
Who can attend?
Parents of babies who spent time in the Neonatal Unit at The National Maternity Hospital.
Booking:
Email babydiet@nmh.ie, telephone 01 637 3314
When is the class?
Online monthly, usually on a Wednesday at 11am and lasts approximately 1 hour.
