Presented by: Professor Gemma Sharp

About Gemma:

Professor Gemma Sharp established and has led a program of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research since 2018. She is known nationally and internationally for her pioneering clinical research in digital health/artificial intelligence initiatives for body image and eating disorders as well as the intersection of these issues with women’s health. She is a senior clinical psychologist establishing her own private practice in 2019 and is a nationally credentialed eating disorder clinician. She is the Founding Director of the international not-for-profit, Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED), which brings together all people involved in eating disorders and related research – researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, advocates, not-for-profit and industry representatives – globally.

About the webinar:

Body image concerns and disordered eating can profoundly impact pregnancy, yet they’re often misunderstood or overlooked. Designed for healthcare professionals and practitioners supporting clients through pregnancy, this webinar offers evidence-based insights into recognizing these challenges, understanding their effects on maternal and fetal health, and applying practical strategies to promote positive body image and healthy relationships with food.