5-Week Education Series: Navigating the Intersection of Eating Disorders and Reproductive Health

This 5-week series is designed to educate and support anyone impacted by the intersection of eating disorders and reproductive health challenges, including individuals currently navigating these issues, their families, caregivers, and professionals in the fields of healthcare, mental health, and nutrition.

Led by expert speakers, each session provides evidence-based information, practical strategies, and resources to address critical topics such as fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and parenting while in recovery. Participants will gain insights into the unique ways eating disorders intersect with reproductive health and leave with tools to foster recovery, resilience, and holistic care.

Key Concepts

• Understanding the impact of eating disorders on hormonal health and fertility.
• Strategies for managing eating disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Navigating grief and loss associated with pregnancy complications and infertility.
• Coping with the emotional and physical demands of parenting while in recovery.
• Building collaborative care teams to support holistic health and recovery.

Topics and Schedule

Week 1: Eating Disorders and Infertility   
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025   
Speaker: Adrianna Robles and Dr. Laura Briz   
Focus: Hormonal health, fertility challenges, and recovery support.

Week 2: Pregnancy Loss and Eating Disorders   
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025   
Speaker: Kaylee Kron, LMSW GC-C   
Focus: Coping strategies and support after pregnancy loss.

Week 3: Eating Disorders and Pregnancy   
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025   
Speaker: Dr. Kaitlin Slaven   
Focus: Managing ED during pregnancy, mental health, and collaborative care.

Week 4: Post-Partum Challenges and Eating Disorders   
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025   
Speaker: Dr. Laura Briz and Adrianna Robles   
Focus: Body image, mental health, and self-care postpartum.

Week 5: Raising Young Children While Navigating Recovery   
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025   
Speaker: Dr. Leslee Marcom and Jennifer Vittitow   
Focus: Parenting while in recovery and fostering healthy family dynamics.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to ERCDenverFamilyDays@ercpathlight.com.