Obesity and Reproductive Health
As the obesity crisis affects more individuals we are seeing the impact, not only on the ability of a person with obesity to conceive, but also the effect obesity has on their children
20 Academic Credits
ORH
Personal Tutor
Online Study Support
January, April, September
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In this module you will learn:
As the obesity crisis affects more individuals we are seeing the impact, not only on the ability of a person with obesity to conceive, but also the effect obesity has on their children. The module reviews the short and long-term effects on the reproductive health of individuals, both male and female, and the health of their offspring through epigenetic trans-generational effects.
The module aims to:
- Enable the student to appreciate the multifactorial effects of obesity on the parents’ reproductive health and that of their children.
- Enhance the student’s understanding of the obese mother and the potential risks involved during pregnancy and parturition.
- Consider a range of support interventions for the obese individual prior to, during, and post-pregnancy, and also for the child.
As the obesity crisis affects more individuals so we are seeing the impact not only on their ability to conceive, but also on their children. This module will review the short and long term effects of obesity on the reproductive health of individuals, both male and female, and the health of their offspring through epigenetic trans-generational effects.
Reproductive health will examined in the pre-conception, pre-natal, peri-natal, and post-natal phases. The in utero origins of obesity, and the impact of adiposity in babies and childhood will be critically reviewed so as to develop effective intervention strategies both for mother and child.
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