About this online course
Did you know that pre-conception, pregnancy and post-partum are higher-risk periods for the development or re-emergence of eating disorders? This course provides education, resources and skills to support the perinatal period (pregnancy and first year of parenthood).
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Eight course chapters which can be taken at your own pace.
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Multiple ways to learn, including written and audio content.
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Lived experience reflections and learnings from people who have recovered.
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No cost learning! This course has been made available for free for Victorians impacted by eating disorders.
Course curriculum
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1
Welcome to Eating Disorders and The Pathway to Parenthood
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Acknowledgement of Country
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A Message from Eating Disorders Victoria's CEO
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Welcome to Eating Disorders and the Pathway to Parenthood
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Your Team
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2
Preparing for Pregnancy
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Why is it important to manage your eating disorder when looking to become pregnant?
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How will eating disorder treatment help me?
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Voice of Lived Experience
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Planning for pregnancy resources
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3
Getting Pregnant
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Fertility information
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Fertility and eating disorders
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Will a past eating disorder impact my ability to conceive?
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4
Pregnancy
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Finding out about a pregnancy
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'Circle of Control' activity
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Eating during pregnancy
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What do I need to know about antenatal care?
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Self-Compassion
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Voice of Lived Experience
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How can I navigate challenges during pregnancy?
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Voice of Lived Experience
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5
Birth
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The experience of birth
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Postpartum
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How can I best support myself through this big life change?
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Navigating changes to my body postpartum
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Voice of Lived Experience
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Feeding myself and baby
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Postpartum self-care
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Voice of Lived experience
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7
Relapse and Recovery
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Relapse
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Wellness Action Plan
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8
A Final Message
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Finding what works best for you
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Final reflection - Moving forward
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Resource List
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Additional learning & support options
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Your feedback - Share your experience
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Meet your course experts
EDV's Education Team
This online course has been developed by EDV Education team members Emilie, Olivia and Abbey, who all have personal lived experience of full recovery from an eating disorder. Learn more about your course experts in the first chapter.
FAQ
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How much does this course cost?
This course is entirely free! At EDV, we believe that everyone should have access to resources that support eating disorder recovery.
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I have never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Is this course still suitable for me?
Yes, absolutely! This course contains information and resources on self-care and wellbeing throughout the perinatal period, and advice on navigating changes to your body during this time.
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Is the course suitable for healthcare professionals?
Yes! This course explores some key considerations for birth workers, GPs, counsellors, or any health professional interested in learning more about eating disorders and the perinatal period.