Postnatal Nutrition for Mothers

Overview

The Postnatal Nutrition for Mothers course focuses on the vital role of nutrition in a mother’s physical recovery, hormonal balance, and lactation after childbirth. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how proper diet planning supports healing, boosts energy, and promotes healthy milk production.

Who Will Benefit

✔️ New entrants, caregivers, and confinement nannies interested in learning professional postnatal nutrition and care practices. ✔️ Foreign domestic workers who assist new mothers with meal preparation and daily wellness routines. ✔️ Expecting and new mothers who want to understand effective and safe postnatal dietary planning. ✔️ Wellness practitioners and beauty professionals expanding their expertise into maternal care. ✔️ Open to all male and female learners passionate about maternal wellness and holistic nutrition.

Why Choose This Course

The Postnatal Nutrition for Mothers course bridges the gap between traditional care and modern nutrition — providing learners with both scientific understanding and practical meal-planning skills. You’ll learn to create recovery-focused menus that enhance energy, support lactation, and promote long-term vitality. This course combines traditional confinement wisdom with modern nutritional science, teaching learners how to prepare safe, balanced, and nourishing meals for mothers during their postnatal period. Participants will also learn to identify nutrient deficiencies, debunk common dietary myths, and provide practical dietary guidance tailored to individual needs. Whether you’re a caregiver, wellness practitioner, or new mother, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to support a holistic and healthy recovery journey.

Entry Requirements

✔️ At least 16 years old ✔️ Academic Requirement: At least a Grade C6 (Min 50 Percent) at O-Level in any 3 subjects or matured candidate who is 30 years old with at least 8 years of relevant working experience. ✔️ Language Requirement: At least a Grade 5 (Min 50 Percent) at N-Level English or IELTS 4.5 Additional Notes ✔️ This is a hands-on workshop, and participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course. ✔️ All training materials are included. ✔️ Each session runs approximately 3–4 hours, depending on the schedule and class progress. ✔️ Examination dates (if applicable) will be announced during the course. ✔️ Learners have up to 12 months from the course start date to complete their training. ✔️ Course Fees are non-refundable, unless the academy cancels the class without an alternate commencement date. ✔️ A minimum of 4 participants is required for class commencement. In the event of low enrolment, SOQ International Academy will notify students at least 7 days in advance and offer an alternative start date.

Expected Learning Outcomes

✔️ Fundamentals of Postnatal Nutrition ✔️ Confinement Foods & Modern Dietary Balance ✔️ Meal Planning and Practical Preparation ✔️ Professional Advisory Skills Total Training Duration: 2 Sessions Timing: 9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 5.30pm • Classroom face-to-face theory & practical training • Model practical provided by SOQ: N.A. • On-Job Training: N.A. Recognition ✔️ Training Provider: SOQ International Academy ✔️ Registration No.: 201723514D ✔️ Registration Period: 09 June 2026 to 08 June 2032 ---------------------------------------------------- Attendance requirement: min 75% attendance Course completion requirements: Fulfill at least 75% min attendance and pass all assessments

Practical Hands-On Activities

Fundamentals of Postnatal Nutrition • Understanding the body’s nutritional changes after childbirth • Key nutrients for tissue repair, energy, and lactation • Common deficiencies and how to address them Confinement Foods & Modern Dietary Balance • Overview of traditional Asian confinement foods • Integrating modern healthy cooking principles • Avoiding dietary myths and unsafe practices Meal Planning and Practical Preparation • Designing balanced meal plans for recovery • Portioning and food safety during confinement • Practical demonstrations of simple, nutritious recipes Professional Advisory Skills • Communicating effectively with mothers and caregivers • Providing dietary guidance tailored to individual needs • Roleplay on advisory and nutrition consultation scenarios

Additional Notes

✔️ This is a hands-on workshop, and participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course. ✔️ All training materials are included. ✔️ Each session runs approximately 3–4 hours, depending on the schedule and class progress. ✔️ Examination dates (if applicable) will be announced during the course. ✔️ Learners have up to 12 months from the course start date to complete their training. ✔️ Course Fees are non-refundable, unless the academy cancels the class without an alternate commencement date. ✔️ A minimum of 4 participants is required for class commencement. In the event of low enrolment, SOQ International Academy will notify students at least 7 days in advance and offer an alternative start date.

Course code: SOQ-PNM
Mode of training: Classroom
Duration: 2 Sessions