Maternity Practitioner – Level 5

Key Details

Price: £645 – £875
Course Length: 16 weeks
Course Delivery: On Demand eLearning, Live Online
Guided Learning Hours: 98
Accredited by: OCN Level 5

At the London School of Childcare Studies, we are dedicated to providing our learners with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and positively impact the lives of newborns and their families

Our programme is designed by pregnancy and birth professionals, parenting specialists, childbirth educators, and more.

Our Maternity Practitioner Programme is accredited through the Open College Network at Level 5:

This bespoke qualification is designed to provide individuals with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies required to support mothers and newborns during the postnatal period. It focuses on delivering specialised care to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby, addressing areas such as maternal recovery, newborn care, lactation support, and emotional guidance.

The primary purpose of the qualification is to equip learners with the expertise needed to work in a professional capacity as maternity practitioners, offering high-quality postnatal care. This includes addressing specific needs such as feeding support, sleep routines, and maternal mental health, as well as fostering confidence and independence for new parents.

Course Structure

Module 1 – Physiology and development of the new born

Initial checks
Developmental characteristics
Developmental issues
Infant development
Attachment, temperament and sensitivity
Parental adjustment

Module 2 – Care of the infant

Sleep hygiene
Feeding
Evidence based care and guidelines
Parenting dynamics
Health and safety issues
Developmental concerns and disorders

Module 3 – Sleep in infants

Physiology and psychology of sleep
Circadian rhythms
Newborn sleep cycle
Supporting sleep (associations)
Sleep guidance
Cluster feeds, dream feeds
Reflux and sleep

Module 4 – Caring for the mother

Physical recovery after birth
Mood and emotional well-being of the mother
Effects of the lack of sleep and fatigue
Baby blues and PND
Other Postpartum symptoms
Nutrition and exercise

Module 5 – Feeding and breastfeeding

Process of lactation
Breast milk
Breastfeeding
Breast care
Expressing milk
Sterilising and making milk
Reflux, colic, and dehydration
Weaning
Nutritional needs of the mother

Module 6 – Postnatal maternal mental health

Definition and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders
Accepting and seeking help
Partner and family support
Partner mental health
Other challenges affecting the mental health of the mother
Domestic abuse
Cultural pressure
Special needs child/children

Module 7 – Special needs infants

Physiology
Special baby care units
Nutritional needs and feeding
Contra-indications
Difficulty bonding
Long-term hospital stays
Needs of other siblings
Catching up
Bringing up a child with complex needs
Risk factors associated with twins and multiples

Module 8 – Practicalities & Employability

Working as a Maternity Nurse
Setting up as self-employed and registering with HMRC
Agreements/Contracts
Getting work and Marketing
Reflective practice

Further Details

Course Price

Maternity Practitioner Level 5 online – £775

Spread the cost when you opt for our instalment plan:

Level 5 online – 6 payments of £140 (total £840)

Course Duration

Students have 16 weeks from the start of training to complete and submit their assignments. For online study, this starts from the date of enrolment – students will follow the online course at their own pace.

Course Location

The Maternity Support Hub sessions are held online over zoom.

Course Delivery

Course delivery is online through our eLearning platform. In addition, students are welcome to join our Maternity Support Hub sessions for up to 12 months from starting the course. These are live and interactive sessions, hosted remotely on zoom, and run every 2 to 4 weeks throughout the year.

Prerequisites

Age
To enrol on the this bespoke qualification, learners must be at least 18 years old

Education
A basic level of education is required, equivalent to secondary school level.

Experience
Learners will need either a prior qualification in maternity nursing or a related field of study, or at least 1 years experience of working with newborns or infants.

Language proficiency
Learners must be able to demonstrate a basic level of English literacy, as the course materials and assessments are in English.

Equipment
Learners must have access to an internet-enabled device, along with a stable internet connection, in order to access course materials, join live sessions, and to produce and submit written assignments.

How will I be assessed?

During the programme you will receive assignment questions and will have 14 weeks beyond the end of the taught course to complete them.

Your assignments will be assessed by one of the trainers, who will contact you about your results and provide you with feedback.

Extensions: In a situation where the student is unable to complete their assignments within the given period, the student can apply for an extension, detailing the reason for the extension.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by OCN (Credit4Learning), at level 5.

Who is this course suitable for?

This qualification is ideal for experienced caregivers, Individuals already working in childcare, or aspiring professional, those looking to enter the field of postnatal care with a structured and recognised pathway.

Although the primary focus is for those intent on a career as a non medical maternity nurse, it is also popular and suitable for midwives, health visitors, nannies, Early Years practitioners, and other professionals who want to learn more about holistic, evidence-based, approach to the care of a newborn and related impact on the family.

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– Maternity Testimonial

Amazing training, I have enjoyed it a lot.

What a professional way to meet new people, from diverse backgrounds, and learn new ideas and other people’s experiences.

I can recommend this course to anyone- in any profession or for career development purposes or as a mum, I have learned a lot in two days. Intense, and a lot to take in for two days though- however, it needs good reading and a lot of reflection.

It is an eye-opening, and I could use this knowledge as transferrable into my Newly Qualified Social Worker career.

– Shariifo S.

I’m very happy to attend training course at London childcare school very good trainer very good to know more knowledge about taking care of babies teenagers and adults lives.Thank to London childcare school.

– Francisca P.

Nice and friendly management and helpful instructor

– Ruth de cruz R.

The course has equipped me with the necessary skills and I feel confident to apply want I have learned in practice

– Ndabirawo Barbra N.

A well planned course with good content. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course.

– Morgana T.

The course is great! It gives me a great insight into how to look after small babies and help develop my career further.

– Nilma D.

What really captured my imagination during the maternity course was the experience Julie had. She had a practical example to every question we had. And beside the course material, she also drew our attention to the use and implementation of the material in our future roles as maternity nurses.

– Ivette S.

I love what I have learnt through this program and would definitely recommend anyone wanting to do any of the above courses to do it with the London School Of Childcare Studies.

– Nerrie P.

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Maternity Practitioner – Level 5

Key Details

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Further Details

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Course Trainers

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Bukky Oladokun

Julie Heginbottom

Puja Chandegra

Adeline Tye

Jessima Cavaye

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