My name is Ro Huntriss. I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience and I am a specialist in fertility nutrition.
I’m delighted that you’re here as it is likely to mean that you share my passion in this wonderful and powerful field of fertility nutrition.
A fertility journey can be an incredibly emotive one. Some things are within one’s control, while other things aren’t. However, the good news is that diet and lifestyle choices can have a significant effect on several aspects of the fertility journey for men and women.
There is a wealth of misinformation regarding fertility nutrition. That is why, as trusted healthcare professionals, people need our help.
The Fertility Nutrition Course for Healthcare Professionals by Fertility Dietitian UK culminates years of research and clinical practice to bring you the latest evidence-based information in the field of fertility nutrition. The course consists of pre-recorded modules giving you the luxury of being able to participate in your own time. No time off work or live attendance required!
There is no time limit for completion of the course; you will retain access for the lifetime of the course meaning you can start or come back to it at any time. You will be able to access updates to the course at no extra cost. You have access to all of the lessons, plus additional reading, you can download all of the presentation slides and you have access to a list of over 300 references. Upon completion you can request a certificate of completion of the Fertility Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals course.
Each module has several lessons so that the information is broken down into easily digestible chunks. Let me take you through the modules!
First we will go through some fertility basics including the fertile window, the different types of fertility treatment available as well as factors that can influence fertility.
Here we will cover the evidence for dietary patterns that support fertility. We will take a deep dive into each of the main dietary elements; fruit and veg, carbohydrates and whole grains, protein, fats, milk and dairy.
In this module we discuss the naturally occurring nutrients found in food, also included is the evidence to show how they support fertility outcomes for both men and/or women. We cover antioxidants, folate, selenium, zinc, iron, iodine, choline, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
Fertility supplements can be a minefield. Here we showcase the evidence to support supplement recommendations for those who are trying to conceive. You will learn what supplements have a strong evidence base behind them, for both men and women, as well as in which scenarios certain supplements can support fertility outcomes.
Nutrition is just one piece of the fertility puzzle which is why it is incredibly important that other modifiable risk factors are also considered. This module covers topics such as sleep, stress, caffeine, physical activity, alcohol, environmental toxins and medications and their impacts on fertility.
Body weight at both end of the spectrum can impact fertility. This module showcases the research behind BMI recommendations for fertility as well as IVF, what they are and why. It also guides you through supporting clients with healthy weight gain and weight loss for fertility.
This module takes you through how to support clients with specific needs. It pulls together the evidence for how to support clients within the following contexts; unexplained infertility, improving egg quality, supporting successful implantation, managing low ovarian reserve, preparing for IVF, sustaining a healthy pregnancy, managing PCOS and endometriosis as well as supporting male fertility and specific sperm parameters.
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
To receive your certificate of completion, you must have completed all lessons and modules. When all modules have been completed, please email ro@dietitianro.co.uk to request your certificate. Your completion will then be verified and you will then be sent a PDF for your records.
Any healthcare professional may sign up to the course including dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, nurses and midwives. To enrol you are expected to have a good foundation knowledge of nutrition principles. However, in applying the course material to your clinical practice, you must stay within your scope of practice at all times.
Students are welcome to enrol onto the course. However, what you learn should only be applied in practice only when you have the competencies to do so. You should stay within your scope.
Yes! The course has been endorsed for CPD by both the British Dietetic Association and the Association for Nutrition! We also keep the course up-to-date at no extra cost! You will see an Updates folder within the course materials which will contain the latest and most important updates so that you can keep up with the latest findings and recommendations within the field.
There are no plans to take away access to the course. As things stand, you will have lifetime access to the course (in the context of the lifetime of the course itself). If the course is to be closed at any time, you will be given at least one month's prior warning.
ABSOLUTELY! The value of this course is actually much higher than the listed price. The reason for keeping the cost down, and lower than other fertility nutrition courses, is to increase accessibility and not to price people out. Years of research and practice has gone into creating the material for this course, so this price is a steal. Using the PayPal pay in 3 option for UK residents is a great way to spread costs at no extra cost.
Yes! We offer an affiliate scheme so that you can earn £100 for every person that you refer to the course. This means, that some people may end up doing the course for free! The details on how to sign up to be an affiliate are within the course materials.
Currently PayPal only offers Pay in 3 for UK customers. If you are international and would like a payment plan option, please email ro@dietitianro.co.uk who will be able to send you details for how to pay in 3 monthly instalments.
Due to the digital nature of the product, and the transparency about the contents of the course, refunds are not available.