Early Life Nutrition Alliance

23/01/2026

Do you see clients whose fertility journey feels harder than it should -despite “normal” test results?

Iron deficiency doesn’t always present as anaemia, yet even subtle disturbances in iron status can influence ovulation, implantation and early pregnancy outcomes.

In this free webinar, we’ll explore the hidden ways status shapes , and how to recognise, assess and manage it confidently in clinical practice.

🧠 What you’ll gain:
• A deeper understanding of iron’s role in reproductive physiology
• Insight into less obvious signs of iron-related dysfunction
• Evidence-based strategies you can apply in fertility consultations

🎓 Presented by Beth Ferguson MS, RDN, IBCLC & hosted by Melanie McGrice BSc (Nutr), Hons, MNutrDiet, AdvAPD

Register here: https://grow.earlylifenutritionalliance.com/webinar-february-2026

19/01/2026

Our factsheet bundle gives you access to 25+ evidence-based resources designed to support confident, practical fertility nutrition care. Each factsheet translates research into reliable nutrition guidance, realistic dietary strategies, and actionable tips to help optimise client outcomes.⁠
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Visit https://elna.mykajabi.com/Fertility-Nutrition-Factsheets to download your copy today.

12/01/2026

This week’s Journal Club explores the role of key micronutrients in neonatal lung health, with a focus on emerging evidence around vitamin D and vitamin E supplementation in preterm infants.

We unpack whether antioxidant and immune-modulating nutrients may influence the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia — and where the evidence is promising, preliminary, or still uncertain.

To receive free weekly medical synopses delivered to your inbox, sign up via the website - https://earlylifenutritionalliance.com/ -journal-club

30/12/2025

This week’s Journal Club examines interventions targeting nutrition, lifestyle, and behavioural factors after birth, offering insight into which strategies are most effective - and where the evidence remains surprisingly limited. To receive free weekly medical synopses delivered to your inbox, sign up via the link https://earlylifenutritionalliance.com/ -journal-club

25/12/2025

To our members, students, alumni, colleagues and friends around the world - thank you for being part of a community so deeply committed to supporting families in the earliest stages of life.

We hope today brings moments of rest, connection and nourishment - whatever that looks like for you. May there be joy at the table, gentleness with yourself, and space to pause after a big year of caring for others.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a hopeful, nourishing year ahead. 💗 🎄

15/12/2025

We loved seeing this important conversation featured in Body + Soul, with contributions from ELNA founder Melanie McGrice 💛
Prenatal nutrition advice is everywhere - but evidence-based guidance matters. We’re proud to support research-informed conversations that help families feel empowered, not overwhelmed, during pregnancy.

New research suggests folic acid and prenatal multivitamins may be linked to lower autism risk. Here’s what experts say – and what pregnant women should actually do.

18/11/2025

New research looking at prenatal folic acid and multivitamin supplementation and autism spectrum disorder was released this morning.

Melanie has shared a clear and balanced summary that helps put this study into context. Her post highlights something we see across our membership. Folate needs can vary greatly between women due to timing of conception, health status, and differences in how folate is metabolised.

This is why personalised, evidence based support from a prenatal dietitian is so important. Research like this reinforces the value of early nutrition intervention and the role dietitians play in supporting healthy pregnancies.

You can read Melanie’s full post below.

A new study released today suggests that taking folic acid or a prenatal multivitamin in early pregnancy may be linked with a lower risk of autism spectrum disorder.

This is interesting news, but it is important to understand what it means.

The study shows a link rather than a proven cause, so it does not tell us whether supplements alone reduce the risk of ASD.

What we do know is that folate is essential for early brain and spinal cord development. We also know that women have different folate needs based on their health, metabolism, and when they begin supplementing.

This research reinforces something I already discuss with women who are planning pregnancy. Getting the right amount of folate at the right time really matters. Working with a prenatal dietitian can help ensure that folate intake from food and supplements is safe, appropriate, and personalised to individual needs.

03/11/2025

There’s still time to register for our upcoming Early Life Nutrition Alliance webinar on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) - happening this Thursday, 6 November (AEDT) - https://elna.mykajabi.com/november-webinar-registration

Up to 3.5% of women under 40 are affected by POI, yet many go undiagnosed or unsupported. The impacts on fertility, cardiovascular health, bone density, and mental wellbeing are profound - and dietitians and healthcare professionals have a critical role to play.

Join Dr James Brown, reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, and host Melanie McGrice, AdvAPD, as they unpack the latest research and share practical, evidence-based strategies for identifying and managing POI.

If you work with women experiencing early menopause, infertility, or irregular cycles, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

📅 Thursday, 6 November (AEDT)
🕛 12pm AEDT | 8pm EST (Wed) | 5pm PST (Wed)
💻 Free to attend - CEU points pending
🔗 Register now: https://elna.mykajabi.com/november-webinar-registration

Together, let’s continue empowering healthcare professionals to transform women’s health — one evidence-based conversation at a time.

14/10/2025

What an incredible day in Nashville! 💜

Our ELNA members came together for member retreat and workshop - a day filled with connection, inspiration, and practical strategies for building flexible, fulfilling private practices.

Thank you to Melanie McGrice, Kabrina Ashley, and Danielle - ELNA Team for leading such empowering sessions - and to our amazing community of for bringing the energy and heart that make ELNA so special. 🌸

📸 See Melanie’s post below for more highlights!

13/10/2025

Our incredible founder Melanie McGrice is at 2025 this week - sharing the ELNA mission: empowering dietitians to support families through fertility and pregnancy nutrition. 💜

If you’re there, drop by Booth 961 and say hello 👋 — we love meeting fellow dietitians who believe that nourishing the first 1,000 days changes everything. 🌸

I’m so excited to be at 2025 today! 💜

You’ll find me at Booth 961, sharing how fertility and prenatal nutrition can shape healthier futures for families everywhere.

If you’re at FNCE, come say hi - I’d love to chat! 👋

07/10/2025

If you’re a dreaming of building a thriving part-time, self-pay private practice - but not sure where to start - this workshop is for you. https://fb.me/e/3zPJpPMGX

Join ELNA’s CEO and Founder, Melanie McGrice, for a practical and inspiring 3-hour virtual session on how to create a business that aligns with your values, lifestyle, and expertise.

Learn the strategies that have helped hundreds of dietitians turn their passion for early life nutrition into sustainable, fulfilling practices.

📅 Register now and take the first step towards the practice - and the impact - you’ve been dreaming of. https://fb.me/e/3zPJpPMGX