Introduction

Prenatal & Postnatal Care Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, midwives, community health workers, and caregivers with up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge on antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), maternal nutrition, pregnancy monitoring, neonatal care, and danger sign identification. With increasing global focus on reduced maternal mortality, improved infant survival rates, and WHO-aligned maternal health standards, this program strengthens clinical competence and community-based care delivery.

The course integrates modern maternal healthcare protocols, risk assessment tools, emergency obstetric response, breastfeeding support, and mental health awareness for mothers. It emphasizes practical skills, case-based learning, and real-world application to improve outcomes in both clinical and rural settings. Participants will gain expertise in high-risk pregnancy management, postpartum complications, newborn care, family planning counseling, and health education strategies, aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for maternal and child health.

Programme Curriculum

Prenatal & Postnatal Care Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand evidence-based prenatal care guidelines (WHO ANC model)
Identify high-risk pregnancy conditions and early warning signs
Apply antenatal screening and fetal monitoring techniques
Strengthen skills in maternal nutrition and pregnancy diet planning
Improve competency in safe childbirth preparation and birth planning
Deliver effective postnatal care and maternal recovery support
Promote exclusive breastfeeding and lactation management
Recognize and manage postpartum complications and infections
Enhance newborn care and neonatal survival strategies
Support maternal mental health and postpartum depression screening
Provide family planning and reproductive health counseling
Implement community-based maternal health interventions
Align practice with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being targets

Target Audience

Midwives and nurse-midwives
Community health workers (CHWs)
Nurses in maternal and child health units
Obstetricians and gynecology trainees
Public health practitioners
NGO health program officers
Medical and nursing students
Traditional birth attendants undergoing upskilling

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Maternal Health Care

Overview of prenatal and postnatal care systems
WHO antenatal care guidelines and global standards
Maternal mortality and morbidity trends
Health system roles in maternal care delivery
Case Study: Maternal death audit review in rural clinic

Module 2: Antenatal Care (ANC) and Pregnancy Monitoring

Pregnancy trimester assessment protocols
Fetal growth tracking and ultrasound basics
Blood pressure and gestational diabetes screening
Infection prevention in pregnancy (HIV, malaria)
Case Study: Early detection of preeclampsia in high-risk mother

Module 3: Maternal Nutrition and Lifestyle Management

Essential micronutrients during pregnancy
Managing anemia in pregnancy
Physical activity and safe exercise guidelines
Hydration and dietary planning for expectant mothers
Case Study: Nutritional intervention reducing low birth weight

Module 4: High-Risk Pregnancy Management

Identification of obstetric risk factors
Emergency referral systems and protocols
Hypertension, diabetes, and bleeding complications
Safe delivery planning for high-risk mothers
Case Study: Emergency C-section due to placenta previa

Module 5: Labour, Delivery Preparation & Birth Planning

Stages of labour and monitoring techniques
Pain management and delivery support
Birth preparedness and complication readiness
Infection control during delivery
Case Study: Safe delivery outcome after prolonged labour

Module 6: Postnatal Care (PNC) for Mothers

Postpartum recovery monitoring
Uterine involution and bleeding management
Postpartum infection prevention
Mental health screening and depression care
Case Study: Postpartum hemorrhage emergency response

Module 7: Newborn Care and Neonatal Health

Immediate newborn care after birth
Thermal protection and hygiene practices
Breastfeeding initiation and support
Neonatal danger signs identification
Case Study: Neonatal resuscitation saving preterm infant

Module 8: Family Planning & Community Maternal Health

Contraceptive methods and counseling
Birth spacing benefits and reproductive planning
Community outreach and maternal health education
Male partner involvement in maternal care
Case Study: Community program reducing teenage pregnancy rates

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.

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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

Antenatal monitoring Safe delivery support Postnatal care management

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $3,000

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