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Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition (CMCN)

Course Description

The Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition is a specially designed online course that aims to provide evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to improve nutritional care across the pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and early childhood periods.

This program focuses on the critical first 1000 days of life, a window that defines long-term health, growth, and cognitive outcomes. Participants will learn how to assess, advise, and plan nutritional interventions tailored for expectant mothers, infants, and young children.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Maternal and Child Nutrition

  • Importance of nutrition across life stages

  • Global and national statistics and initiatives (e.g., WHO, UNICEF)

Module 2: Nutrition During Pregnancy

  • Nutritional needs of pregnant women

  • Role of macronutrients and micronutrients

  • Managing pregnancy-related nutritional issues (anemia, gestational diabetes)

Module 3: Lactation and Infant Feeding

  • Breastfeeding benefits and challenges

  • Exclusive breastfeeding guidelines

  • Formula feeding: safe practices and alternatives

Module 4: Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)

  • Complementary feeding from 6 months onwards

  • Meal planning and portion sizes

  • Preventing malnutrition and obesity in early childhood

Module 5: Common Nutritional Deficiencies

  • Iron, Vitamin A, D, Calcium, Zinc

  • Assessment techniques

  • Supplementation and food fortification

Module 6: Nutrition Education & Counseling

  • Communicating with mothers and caregivers

  • Behavior change strategies

  • Nutrition-sensitive vs. nutrition-specific interventions

Module 7: Government Programs and Global Strategies

  • POSHAN Abhiyaan, ICDS, Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  • WHO & UNICEF maternal-child health guidelines

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and nutrition

Course Schedule

July 14th to 18th 2025 
Time IST 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Course FAQ

  • BSc/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics

  • BPT, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BSc Nursing, MBBS, or equivalent health sciences degree

  • Fitness professionals, health coaches, community workers

✅ Yes, the certificate is issued by IHFA UK and is valid globally. You can verify it at https://ihfa.uk/verification

📌 Course Fee: INR 2200 / GBP 95

Booking Fee: INR 800 Balance amount pay later. 

Step 1 – Pay your booking fee at: https://razorpay.me/@ihfapay  – ₹800

Step 2 – Submit your information at: https://ihfa.uk/online-entry

📩 Confirmation will be shared with you via WhatsApp or email within 24 hours after form submission.

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