Introduction

Maternal Health Programs remain a cornerstone of global public health strategies aimed at reducing maternal mortality, improving antenatal and postnatal care, and strengthening reproductive health systems. Maternal Health Programs Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, program managers, and community health workers with advanced skills in maternal health program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. It integrates evidence-based practices, WHO-aligned guidelines, and sustainable maternal and newborn health interventions to ensure improved outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

With rising global emphasis on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3), safe motherhood initiatives, and digital health innovation, this course builds strong competencies in emergency obstetric care, antenatal risk management, family planning integration, and community-based maternal health strategies. Participants will gain practical expertise in reducing preventable maternal deaths, improving skilled birth attendance, and strengthening health systems through data-driven maternal and child health programming.

Programme Curriculum

Maternal Health Programs Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Strengthen maternal mortality reduction strategies using evidence-based interventions
Improve antenatal care (ANC) quality and risk assessment protocols
Enhance skilled birth attendance and safe delivery practices
Build capacity in emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC)
Promote postnatal care (PNC) optimization and follow-up systems
Integrate family planning and reproductive health services into maternal programs
Strengthen community health worker engagement and outreach models
Improve maternal nutrition and anemia prevention strategies
Apply digital health tools and mHealth solutions in maternal care
Strengthen data collection, health informatics, and M&E systems
Promote gender-sensitive and culturally competent maternal health services
Enhance health system strengthening and referral networks
Develop leadership in maternal health program management and policy implementation

Target Audience

Obstetricians and gynecologists
Midwives and nurse practitioners
Community health workers (CHWs)
Public health program managers
Maternal and child health (MCH) officers
NGO and humanitarian health workers
Health policy makers and planners
Medical and nursing students specializing in maternal health

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Maternal Health Programs

Global maternal health indicators and SDG 3 targets
Causes of maternal mortality and morbidity
Health system frameworks for maternal care
Introduction to reproductive health policies
Program design and implementation basics
Case Study: Analysis of maternal mortality reduction program in rural sub-Saharan Africa

Module 2: Antenatal Care (ANC) Optimization

Early pregnancy screening and risk classification
ANC visit scheduling and compliance strategies
Management of high-risk pregnancies
Maternal nutrition and supplementation
Infection screening (HIV, malaria, syphilis)
Case Study: Improving ANC attendance in low-resource urban clinics

Module 3: Skilled Birth Attendance & Safe Delivery

Labor monitoring using partograph tools
Infection prevention during delivery
Skilled birth attendant competencies
Emergency referral protocols
Respectful maternity care practices
Case Study: Reducing intrapartum complications in district hospitals

Module 4: Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC)

Management of postpartum hemorrhage
Eclampsia and pre-eclampsia response
Neonatal resuscitation techniques
Emergency surgical referral systems
Blood transfusion protocols
Case Study: Emergency response system improving maternal survival rates in Kenya

Module 5: Postnatal Care & Newborn Health

Early postnatal assessments
Breastfeeding support and lactation management
Neonatal infection prevention
Maternal mental health screening
Home visit strategies by CHWs
Case Study: Community-based postnatal care success in rural South Asia

Module 6: Family Planning & Reproductive Health Integration

Modern contraceptive methods
Birth spacing and maternal health outcomes
Counseling and informed choice
Male involvement in reproductive health
Integration into maternal care services
Case Study: Increased contraceptive uptake through community outreach programs

Module 7: Digital Health & Data-Driven Maternal Care

mHealth applications in maternal tracking
Electronic health records (EHR) usage
Real-time maternal risk monitoring
Data quality and reporting systems
Telemedicine in maternal health
Case Study: Mobile health intervention reducing missed ANC visits

Module 8: Program Management, M&E & Policy Implementation

Maternal health program planning cycles
Budgeting and resource allocation
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Performance tracking and impact assessment
Case Study: National maternal health policy reform improving service coverage

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Program planning Antenatal care management Safe delivery coordination

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000