Maternal and Child Nutrition

The Maternal and Child Nutrition Course is designed to address critical challenges in public health, equipping participants with essential knowledge and tools to enhance the nutrition and health outcomes of mothers and children. This course covers key areas such as prenatal and postnatal nutrition, child growth monitoring, breastfeeding, and nutritional interventions, emphasizing the profound impact of maternal and child health on broader community well-being.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of essential nutrients, dietary needs, and the importance of breastfeeding and complementary feeding in early childhood development. By learning how to identify and address common nutritional deficiencies, participants will be better equipped to contribute to sustainable solutions that tackle malnutrition, stunting, and wasting in vulnerable populations. This training focuses on both preventive and corrective nutritional approaches, incorporating the latest research in maternal and child health.

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of maternal and child nutrition and its role in public health.
Assess nutritional needs specific to pregnant and lactating women.
Identify key nutrients essential for child growth and development.
Apply best practices in breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
Recognize and address common nutritional deficiencies in children.
Develop community-based nutrition programs tailored to maternal and child health.
Integrate socio-economic and cultural considerations in nutrition interventions.
Implement monitoring and evaluation techniques for nutrition programs.
Advocate for policies that support maternal and child health initiatives.
Strengthen community health through effective maternal and child nutrition strategies.

Organization Benefits

Improved maternal and child health outcomes in target communities.
Enhanced capacity to address malnutrition and prevent stunting.
Strengthened public health reputation through quality nutrition programs.
Reduced healthcare costs associated with malnutrition and related diseases.
Contributions to achieving global Sustainable Development Goals.
Empowered workforce trained in evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Increased community engagement and participation in health programs.
Access to the latest research and practices in maternal and child health.
Improved partnerships with stakeholders in maternal and child nutrition.
Funding opportunities for impactful maternal and child health programs.

Target Participants

Public health professionals and healthcare providers.
Nutritionists and dietitians working in maternal and child health.
Community health workers and volunteers.
Staff of NGOs focused on maternal and child health initiatives.
Pediatricians and OB-GYN practitioners.
Program managers in health and nutrition sectors.
Policy-makers and health advocates.
Researchers in public health and nutrition.
Graduate students specializing in nutrition or public health.
Government health officers involved in maternal and child health projects.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Maternal and Child Nutrition
Module 2: Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy and Lactation
Module 3: Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices
Module 4: Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies
Module 5: Child Growth Monitoring and Nutritional Assessment
Module 6: Developing and Implementing Nutrition Programs

General Information

Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Stepsure Training and Research Institute.
Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Stepsure Training and Research Institute centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client’s schedule.
Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Stepsure Training and Research Institute account. This ensures better preparation for your training.