This course will provide an extensive literature review of infertility, prenatal risk factors, and clinical factors associated with maternal health. An evidence-based model incorporating diet, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine will be presented. Clinical applications of dietary management, nutritional supplementation, and environmental triggers associated with infertility and pregnancy will be highlighted.
Infertility, Prenatal Care, and Maternal Health Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Infertility, Prenatal Care, and Maternal Health Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Instructor
Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
What you'll learn
- Review of reproductive endocrinology.
- Physiological mechanisms that impact fertility.
- Literature review of dietary, nutritional, and lifestyle factors that impact fertility.
- Review the principles of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation for infertility, prenatal health, and general maternal health.
- Monitor clinical approaches to manage infertility with a functional medicine model.
- Learn how to develop a personalized and evidence-based prenatal program.
This course includes
12 hours on-demand video
Certification Exam
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Course content
Session 1 - Introduction and Pathophysiology of Infertility
- Clinical presentation of infertility.
- Epidemiology of infertility.
- Pathophysiology of infertility.
- Diagnostic criteria for infertility.
Session 2 - The Physiological Web of Infertility
- Dysfunctions in the physiological web of hormone regulation and fertility.
- The role of immune, endocrine, brain, and vascular functions associated with infertility.
Session 3 - Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Interventions for Infertility
- The role of diet and infertility.
- A literature review of diet and lifestyle factors that impact infertility.
Session 4 - Nutraceutical Approaches for Infertility
- A literature review of nutraceuticals for infertility.
Session 5 - Review of Part 1
Session 6 - Q&A for Part 1
Session 7 - Prenatal and Maternal Health Concepts and Clinical Strategies
- Literature review of risk factors for a health pregnancy.
- The impact of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle for prenatal and maternal health.
- How to develop an evidence-based and personalized prenatal program.
- How to support maternal health throughout pregnancy and post-partum.
Session 8 - How to Perform a Comprehensive Evaluation for Infertility
- Fundamental principles of medical history for infertility.
- Fundamental principles of physical examination for infertility.
- How to evaluate laboratory tests for infertility and hormone balance.
Session 9 - How to Clinically Manage Patients Suffering from Infertility
- Help in developing dietary, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies for patients suffering from infertility.
- How to develop realistic clinical outcomes.
Session 10 - Infertility Clinical Case Studies
- Clinical principles learned from case studies.
Session 11 - Review of Part 2
Session 12 - Q&A for Part 2
Instructor
Dr. Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN - Master of Medical Science, Harvard University, 2018
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2018
- Doctor of Health Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern Calif Univ of Hlth Sc, 1999
- Master of Science, Univ of Bridgeport, 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Regent College, 1999
Dr. Datis Kharrazian is a Harvard Medical School trained researcher, clinical research scientist, academic professor, and a functional medicine health care provider. Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, and is a member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
Today, Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical models of functional medicine are used by several academic institutions, and thousands of health care clinics and practices providers throughout the world.
He maintains a private practice near San Diego, California, and consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical alternatives. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
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