Do you want to become a sought-after maternity nurse who can provide exceptional care and support to new mothers and their infants?

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide exceptional care and support to new mothers and their infants during the critical first year of a baby's life.

♦ Continuing Professional Development Accredited 
♦ International Nanny Institute Accredited 

What can this course help me achieve?

Gain increased knowledge! 

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the baby's first year of life and support of postpartum mothers.

Further your educational studies!

Gain an internationally recognized certification from the International Nanny Institute!

Take control, empower yourself!

Enhance your skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care to new mothers and their infants.

Secure your dream job!

Stand out in the job market as a highly skilled and knowledgeable maternity nurse!

Maternity Nursing: The First Year

Course features:
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study time: 75 hours
  • Assessment format: Exam and Essay
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Course Overview

This comprehensive course covers the role of the maternity nurse and focuses on supporting infants and postpartum mothers.
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Certification Included

Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn an International Nanny Institute certificate.

Course Contents

Maternity Nursing: The First Year is designed to introduce students to the role of maternity nursing, which focuses on supporting post-partum mothers and caring for babies during the first year of life. It also teaches students various ways they can best support children’s development across a range of areas.

This course will take approximately 75 hours to complete and is composed of 5 in-depth weekly sessions. Each week, students will gain access to a new lesson, which includes an interactive e-book and a weekly assessment designed to help revise the material. There is also an extensive group forum that allows students to interact and discuss what they have learned with the course assessors and other students.
Once enrolled, students will have access to the course for 12 weeks, allowing you to complete the course in your own time and at your own pace. In addition, as Maternity Nursing: The First Year is fully online, students can complete their coursework from anywhere in the world.

 The units students will cover in this course are:
  1.  The Role of the Maternity Nurse
  2.  Supporting Postpartum Mothers
  3.  Post-partum Nutrition and Well-being
  4.  Best Practices for Infant Sleep
  5.  Weaning
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Is this course right for me?

Are you a professional nanny looking to improve your skills in caring for newborns and infants? Our online course, Maternity Nursing: The First Year, is designed specifically for nannies who are looking to provide safe and effective care to the families they work with.
Whether you're new to the field or an experienced nanny looking to update your skills, our course covers a wide range of topics related to newborn care, including weaning and sleep training. However, when hiring a maternity nurse or nanny for a baby's first year of life, parents want to ensure the professional is equipped to care for the needs of the baby, but they often choose to hire professionals who are also familiar with and understand what post-partum mothers are experiencing throughout this sensitive time. 

If you're looking to take your career as a professional nanny to the next level, specialise in caring for babies, and assisting mothers during that crucial first year, our Maternity Nursing: The First Year course is right for you. By enrolling in our course, you'll gain the confidence and skills needed to excel in your career as a professional nanny.

Meet the Academic Team

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Sam Sach

Sam is an Early Years teacher from the UK, with Qualified Teacher Status and Early Years Professional status. She has worked across the Early Years sector, including working as a nanny, and has a master's degree in Childhood Studies and Early Years. Sam currently works as a trainer and assessor for Early Years practitioners and Special Educational Needs coordinators, which fits well with her own passion for professional development and raising standards across the sector.

Are you ready to develop your skill set as a professional nanny?

Course 

Maternity Nursing: The First Year

This comprehensive course covers the role of the maternity nurse and focuses on supporting infants and post-partum mothers.

Maternity Nursing: The First Year

£300
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