This course offers a comprehensive and empowering understanding of maternal and newborn health through a holistic lens. We explore the full continuum of care, from early pregnancy to childbirth and the delicate postnatal period. Delve into the core principles of holistic care. These lessons emphasise the value of seeing each woman as a whole person with unique needs, values, and contexts. We discuss the importance of a woman-centred approach. You gain an overview of the antenatal and postnatal stages and learn how cultural competence strengthens respectful, responsive maternal care. We explain the hormonal, anatomical, and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.

The course equips you with practical knowledge on routine antenatal checkups, essential screenings, risk classification, and management of common pregnancy discomforts. You will learn to recognise normal changes. You will also identify early danger signs that require intervention. We discuss maternal mental health, including psychological changes and how to support mothers experiencing stress or anxiety. You will understand conditions such as postpartum depression. You will build practical skills in counselling, active listening, and supportive communication to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care. We examine dietary needs during pregnancy and lactation. Your studies also include strategies for addressing malnutrition and anaemia. We cover the impact of harmful substances such as tobacco and alcohol.

By the end, you will be able to identify the stages and signs of labour, prepare for birth and choose appropriate pain management options (both medical and non-medical), support mothers in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding, explain the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, conduct newborn assessment techniques and provide proper care for infants during the first 28 days of life. This course is for caregivers, health workers, community volunteers, and anyone passionate about maternal and infant well-being. You will develop skills beyond clinical procedures by addressing emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and nutritional factors that shape the experiences of mothers and newborns. Are you ready to transform your approach to supporting mothers and newborns? Enrol today to become a champion of compassionate, holistic, and life-saving care. Your journey to making a lasting impact begins now!