COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERVIEW

Course Title: Comprehensive Maternal & Newborn Care Guide

Level: Fundamental / Essential Health Education for Expectant Parents

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course serves as a practical, evidence-based guide designed to accompany mothers and families from early pregnancy through the initial months of a newborn's life. It equips parents with essential medical insights and daily care skills to support a safe pregnancy, smooth delivery, and healthy infant development.

KEY MODULES & LEARNING OUTCOMES

Module 1: Prenatal Care & Maternal Health

• Balanced nutrition, essential supplements (Folic Acid, Iron), and hydration.

• Routine medical check-ups, ultrasound schedules, and fetal monitoring.

• Managing common pregnancy symptoms and hazards/medications to avoid.

Module 2: Preparation for Childbirth

• Stages of fetal development throughout all three trimesters.

• Hospital bag preparation for both mother and baby.

• Recognizing true labor signals, Braxton Hicks contractions, and emergency red flags.

Module 3: Essential Newborn Care

• Breastfeeding fundamentals, proper latching techniques, and feeding schedules.

• Umbilical cord care, infant hygiene, and core immunization schedules.

• Deciphering baby cues, soothing techniques, and safe sleep guidelines.

Module 4: Postpartum Recovery & Wellbeing

• Physical healing, pain management, and postnatal nutritional needs.

• Mental health awareness, emotional support, and preventing postpartum depression.