TESTIMONIALS
Enrolling in the Institute of Prenatal Nutrition’s program has been a transformative experience for my clinical practice. The program significantly expanded my knowledge and clinical skills, preparing me comprehensively for nutrition management across the entire perinatal period. From enhancing fertility to managing symptoms and complications, and ensuring both mother and baby are well-nourished, the depth of training I received was invaluable.
I am deeply grateful for the experience, as it has empowered me to become a more effective and confident provider in the perinatal space. The insights and practical tools gained have made a lasting impact on my ability to support and guide my clients through this critical life stage.
Teresa Romano, MS, RD/LDN, CEDRD, SPN
Teresa Romano Nutrition
Chicago, IL
Having Lily as a mentor and going through IPN was an incredible experience. I’ve gained so much knowledge, depth, and clarity in navigating prenatal nutrition, and feel confident in supporting clients (through a variety of conditions) to optimize their pregnancy and postpartum journeys!
This mentorship is thorough, detail oriented, and takes a deep dive into relevant literature and research. The case study presentations were an invaluable part of this program, as it was so helpful to hear how other practitioners would approach navigating a specific client situation.
I appreciate getting to know Lily more personally and learn from her directly, the level of care, attention to detail, and time she has put into this program + content, and getting to know the other practitioners. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of this program, and highly recommend it to all that are interested!
Daniela Tyrrell, MS, CNS, CDN, SPN
Daniela Tyrrell Nutrition
Greenwich, CT
Joining the IPN program has been one of the most valuable professional experiences I’ve had. The content is incredibly well-structured, starting with foundational knowledge and building up to detailed, evidence-based guidance. I appreciated the clear materials that I could return to anytime, as well as the depth and nuance provided through Q&A calls. What stood out most was the supportive atmosphere and the chance to ask anything. I also loved the space to connect with other professionals. The program gave me clarity and confidence in my client work, especially around complex pregnancy scenarios. I now feel more grounded in my recommendations. I’d absolutely recommend this program to any practitioner working with women in the perinatal period.
Tea Štefanac, PhD, SPN
Zagreb, Croatia
This course has enriched my practice immensely! I found it so beneficial week-by-week with current patients. The level and amount of content was extensive and I intend to go back over all of my notes as I integrate all that I have learned. This course went over and above my expectations and I am so happy I decided to join!
Kerry Goodwin, LAc, MAOM, SPN
Hearth Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Asheville, NC
As a board certified Ob/gyn in practice for 10 years, I learned a wealth of knowledge that was never introduced to me in medical school, four years of residency and even current practice. Lily’s IPN course should be a prerequisite for anyone practicing medicine.
Brittany Stam, MD, SPN
MomDoc
Stroudsburg, PA
The education I received from IPN has been invaluable. The course content is thorough, in-depth, and provides practical information. Lily is a great teacher and was always available to answer questions. I highly recommend IPN!
Julie Campbell, MS, RDN, CDCES, SPN
Flourishing Nutrition
Midland Park, NJ
I had high expectations since I have been following Lily for a long time and love all of her work, but IPN really exceeded my expectations. Lily’s ability to structure the content in a clear, accessible, and highly engaging way made the learning process seamless and extremely enjoyable. The depth and thoroughness of the training and everything I’ve learnt with her have completely transformed my nutrition practice, empowering me to offer even better support to my clients. I can’t be more grateful to have found Lily and IPN in my nutrition education journey.
Beatriz Mendez del Rio, MS, NTP, SPN
Beatriz Mendez del Rio
New York, NY
If you love Lily’s books and crave MORE information, this is IT. Not only did it provide even more incredible information, but helped me feel more qualified as a practitioner. I felt “at home” in the mentorship, learning alongside likeminded individuals.
Kennedy Youngren, MS, RDN, LD, SPN
Legendairy Nutrition Co
Howard Lake, MN
If you are wanting to specialize in the space of pregnancy nutrition, I can’t recommend IPN enough. The knowledge gained from IPN has allowed me to feel so much more confident in my recommendations to clients and know that what I’m sharing is evidenced-based and up-to-date. Lily is a wealth of knowledge and being able to pick her brain each week on various topics and as questions came up was absolutely priceless.
Niki Mohtat, MNutrDiet, APD, SPN
Bump to Bundle Nutrition
Sydney, Australia
The IPN program exceeded my expectations in every way. Prior to enrolling I had already read all of Lily’s books and was concerned that I wouldn’t gain enough from the program to make it worth it, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by how much additional knowledge I was able to acquire in such a short time. I felt that the curriculum was extremely comprehensive and adequately prepared me for challenging clinical scenarios. I definitely feel like I am a much more competent and confident clinician thanks to completing the IPN training.
Casey Rovetti MS, RDN, SPN, IBCLC
Nourishing Hands
Orange County, CA
The IPN program has an astounding amount of knowledge on prenatal nutrition — it will boost your practitioner confidence from competent to exceptional. Lily has poured her heart into this program and it shows. The time and care she devotes to each member of the group is unparalleled and also not available in any other program.
IPN has given me the tools to become a subject matter expert in the realm of prenatal nutrition and allowed me to deepen my understanding of the symbiotic relationship between nutrition and the growth and development of our future generations. This is a must-do!
Chelsea Leach, MS, RD, CSSD, SPN
Chelsea Leach Nutrition
Virginia Beach, VA
The course was amazing. Lily’s in-depth knowledge, research focused content and vast clinical experience was truly appreciated. She drew on the research and her clinical knowledge to answer all of our questions comprehensively. Not only did I learn a lot from Lily, but also the other course members with their insightful questions. The case studies were very valuable and assignments were spot on – I enjoyed it all.
Yvonne Parker, PGDip, MSc, MBA, ANutr, SPN
Plena Health UK
Warwick, Warwickshire, UK
The IPN program was everything I wanted it to be. It goes far beyond anything you learn in traditional tertiary education (which is not much to be honest) and is grounded in both research and clinical experience. Lily is so knowledgeable and so personable. This course really is a fast-track for accelerating your specialist knowledge, confidence and ability to serve your clients at an exceptional level.
Tara Black BHSc, SPN
@_wellnutrition
Victoria, Australia
What a wealth of information! I absolutely LOVED this program. Overall, the information was organized well, which made it approachable and less overwhelming to take in. This mentorship builds the perfect foundation for a practitioner in the prenatal nutrition space. The dynamic conversations that occurred were invaluable. I cannot recommend this program enough.
Katie Salmon MS, RDN, CDN, SPN
The Pregnancy RD
Springfield, NJ
Completing IPN was an invaluable experience. Throughout the program, Lily takes you on a deep dive into everything prenatal nutrition. Each class is packed with up-to-date research and nutrition recommendations. You are surrounded by a diverse group of peers that share a passion for prenatal nutrition. Lily makes an effort to regularly mold the program to fit the groups’ needs.
I now have the confidence in providing more specific evidence-based recommendations. With the knowledge I have gained through IPN, I have helped moms get pregnant and successfully manage GDM over the past couple of months. Your books, this course, the case studies have all been such invaluable resources! I am currently helping modify the GDM standards of care, participating in ‘baby showers’ throughout southeast Alaska (group education), and providing individualized care to a population at a level that did not exist previously.
Overall, IPN was a great experience, and I am very proud to be a graduate!
Audrey Conrad, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, SPN
Haines, AK
It has been such an incredible experience learning from Lily through IPN. I have been a big fan of Lily’s books and to be able to learn from her in more in-depth sessions around prenatal nutrition, the science backing it, and being amongst other incredible like-minded women in the field was so inspiring. Thank you Lily for everything you do! Your work is so needed and I can’t wait to take what I have learned with you and bring it into my practice.
Sandra Sharpe, FNP, FMCHC, SPN
Sandra Sharpe Wellness LLC
Dubai, UAE
I am so grateful I came across the information that led me to this IPN mentorship program! Lily has a wealth of knowledge in this area and I am so grateful she wants to share it. She is very down-to-earth, kind, and helped to make learning new skills less stressful. Her assistant Caitlin (who is also a dietitian) was also very helpful with some uncharted territory. Because of this course I have more tools, resources, and insight to better assist all of my clients in their nutritional needs and overall well-being. So far, this is the best investment choice I have made in my career as a midwife, doula, and fertility therapist.
Shauna Jenson, Midwife, Doula, CMT, SPN
Natural Fertility of Utah
Eagle Mountain, UT
The knowledge gained throughout this program has given me the confidence to apply these concepts in my practice working 1:1 with clients. Even with a masters in nutrition, NOTHING in my program comes even close to the depth of pregnancy nutrition information provided in IPN. You will not find a more detailed, comprehensive, specialization program out there! Having direct access to Lily is SO invaluable and the knowledge gained from peers throughout the program is a huge added bonus! I cannot say enough amazing things about this experience.
Tessa Florio, MS, CNS, LDN, SPN
Tessa Florio Wellness
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Participating in IPN was such a fantastic professional experience for me. Under Lily´s guidance, I was able to deepen my knowledge base on how to assist women to optimize their health and baby’s health during pregnancy and beyond. The program allowed me to gain more confidence reading scientific literature and turning it into practical information for mommas in their day-to-day life. I highly recommend the IPN program to any professional looking for a live, intensive experience with hands-on guidance from a global leader in the women’s health space! Thank you Lily and IPN for such a terrific learning opportunity!
Katie Williamson, NTP, SPN
Yo Soy Pachamamista & Golden Goat Herbals
Flag Pond, TN
IPN is a well rounded program that gives its students the confidence to break through misinformation in the nutrition industry along with the knowledge to support pregnant women through even the most difficult pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia. Hands down one of the best educational investments I’ve made!
Kay Kay Lineweaver, MS, SPN
Clyde, TX
IPN has been one of the most transformative learning experiences since completing grad school for nutrition. The curriculum is exceptionally comprehensive, rich in research, and filled with valuable case studies. It covers all facets of pre and postnatal nutrition, such as lifestyle considerations, supplementation, symptom management and so much more. This holistic approach ensures that many aspects of prenatal and postnatal care are addressed, providing a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the subject matter.
I am incredibly grateful for Lily’s mentorship. Her guidance was not limited to the weekly calls, but extended into the group forum, where we had the opportunity to ask questions and receive detailed feedback. This interactive platform allowed for continuous learning and engagement with the material, fostering a deeper understanding and practical application of the concepts taught.
Feeling more prepared than ever to work with prenatal clients, I am now equipped with robust, evidence-based information. The pregnancy and postpartum space can often be challenging to navigate, with practical information sometimes being difficult to find. However, this certification course has been invaluable, ensuring that I can provide high-level care to my patients. The confidence and knowledge I have gained from this program are unparalleled, and I am excited to implement what I have learned in my practice.
This course has not only enhanced my professional capabilities but has also enriched my personal growth as a nutritionist. The blend of academic rigor and practical application offered by IPN is truly unique, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to specialize in prenatal nutrition. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 🙂
Taylor Fazio, MS, RD, CDN, SPN
The Lanby
New York, NY
Prior to enrolling in IPN, I had been a loyal longtime follower and fan of Lily’s. As a personalized nutrition practitioner with a master’s degree in nutrition with a passion for prenatal nutrition, I had read Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and completed Women’s Health Academy courses, but having the opportunity to learn first-hand from Lily herself was absolutely invaluable.
The quality and quantity of science-backed information presented throughout IPN goes beyond what you would receive in a traditional educational program. It has truly been instrumental in enhancing my level of care and support for my pregnant and postpartum clients, and it has given me the confidence to take on more complex client cases that I may have not been comfortable with previously. I definitely feel confident knowing that I have a much greater knowledge base regarding nutritional needs and demands, essential vitamins and minerals, as well as specific lab tests to inquire about that may be overlooked by conventional medicine doctors.
My absolute favorite part of IPN was getting to know Lily on a more personal level and having the opportunity to engage in thorough conversations with the group as a whole. All of the practitioners were so different and came from various personal and professional backgrounds.
We all had unique experiences and knowledge to share with the group, which made every session so interesting and enjoyable.
I would absolutely, hands-down recommend the IPN certification for anyone that is interested in working with women who are pregnant, postpartum or trying to conceive. What Lily has created is so unique and incredibly invaluable, and I feel so honored to have been a part of the
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Carey Sherman, MS, SPN
CareyShermanNutrition.com
Bethesda, MD
I was thrilled when I heard Lily was going to do a mentorship program — I’ve been asking about one for a couple of years! She is an incredible wealth of information and I often look to her for advice, research, and direction on protocols with my clients.
Simply being able to ask any question and pick her brain was such a valuable experience. The content provided offers a deep dive into all topics related to pregnancy and postpartum. It covers the research, the current recommendations, and how new data supports changing those recommendations.
As a clinician, it gives you the tools to feel confident providing care for optimal results with your clients, not just base-level results. Again, the Q&A sessions and case studies were an incredible opportunity to dive even further and understand where the breakdown often happens in research vs. practice.
No matter what your discipline, if you work with pregnant or postpartum clients, as well as those trying to conceive, this mentorship will enrich both your knowledge and change your practice. This is the future of providing optimal care and support for pregnancy. And its impact — as you’ll learn! — extends well into the health and well-being of both mom and baby.
I can’t recommend IPN enough. Lily and her team have worked hard to provide an incredible program with rich content backed by research and with guest speakers that are the best in their field. The program was well worth the wait!
Britt Maughan, RD, SPN
@brittmaughanrd
Knoxville, TN
Completing the IPN mentorship with Lily really took my client practice to the next level. We spent a lot of the mentorship diving deep into research, troubleshooting different case studies and learned ways to better support clients who might be experiencing a variety of symptoms in pregnancy. Having the ability to learn from Lily and the other practitioners in this mentorship was an incredible opportunity that I would highly recommend!
Katie Braswell, MSHN, RYT, HTMA, SPN
www.Livewildbewell.com
Chattanooga, TN
If you’re looking for a comprehensive training and mentorship program in prenatal nutrition, this is it — I’ve been searching for something like this for years.
I came into the IPN program feeling pretty confident in my prenatal nutrition knowledge, but I really wanted to dive deeper into topics such as lab testing, preeclampsia, etc. I was very impressed by the depth of information we covered, but also loved how Lily can break it down in a way that’s easy to comprehend and apply in practice. An added bonus was getting to pick Lily’s brain during the Q&A calls, and also interact with other practitioners in the field and hear their questions and perspectives.
Coming out of this program, I 100% achieved my goals – I am more confident as a prenatal nutritionist, and I also have a network of like-minded practitioners that I can connect with if I have a question or a challenging case. I am so incredibly grateful for this program and could not recommend it enough!
Elizabeth Newton, RDN, SPN
www.wellfedmamas.com
Charlottesville, VA
Participating in this program was by far the best thing I have done this year. It allowed me to immerse myself in material which I am passionate about and learn a cutting edge, evidence based curriculum. This isn’t material you learn in school; it is far more in depth. Lily is a wonderful teacher — thorough, practical and well researched. She put great care into crafting this program and ensuring a wonderful student experience.
Julia Powers, MS, CNS, LDN, SPN
juliapowersnutrition.com
Cohasset, MA
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