Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care

Diploma

Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care

SOQ-DMNIC
The Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies required to provide safe, effective and holistic care for mothers, newborns and infants. The programme covers maternal health, postnatal recovery, newborn care, infant development, breastfeeding support, nutrition, hygiene, safety, communication and professional caregiving practices. Learners will develop the confidence to support families during the prenatal and postnatal period while applying industry best practices and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
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Mode Of Training:
Blended Learning
Duration:
252 Hrs (6-9 months)
Mode of Assessment:
Project Based
Key Areas Covered In This Course
MODULE 1: Provide Professional Infant Care
MODULE 1: Provide Professional Infant Care
MODULE 2: Infant Massage and Early Development
MODULE 2: Infant Massage and Early Development
MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Carewareness
MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Carewareness
MODULE 4: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness
MODULE 4: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness
MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy
MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy
MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy
MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy
Who Will Benefit From This Course
  • ✔️Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in maternal and infant care.
  • ✔️Professional Confinement Nannies seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills.
  • ✔️Infant Care Specialists and Baby Caregivers.
  • ✔️New and Expecting Parents who wish to gain confidence in caring for their newborns and supporting maternal wellbeing.
  • ✔️Domestic Caregivers providing infant and maternal care services.
  • ✔️Childcare Assistants and Early Childhood Support Personnel seeking specialised infant care knowledge.
  • ✔️Wellness and Massage Therapists who wish to expand into prenatal, postnatal and infant massage services.
  • ✔️Healthcare Support Workers involved in maternal and infant care.
  • ✔️Individuals seeking to establish their own maternal and infant care or confinement care business.
  • ✔️Career switchers interested in entering the maternal, infant and family wellness industry.

There are opportunities for a graduate:
• Professional Confinement Nanny
• Infant Care Specialist
• Baby Caregiver
• Maternal Care Assistant
• Infant Massage Practitioner
• Prenatal Massage Therapist
• Postnatal Massage Therapist
• Mother and Baby Wellness Consultant
• Parent Support Educator
• Childcare Assistant
• Maternity Care Assistant
• Family Wellness Consultant
• Home-based Infant Care Provider
• Maternal and Infant Care Coordinator
• Self-employed Maternal and Infant Care Practitioner
Why Choose This Course
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of maternal, newborn and infant care principles.
• Apply safe and appropriate caregiving techniques to support mothers and infants throughout the postnatal period.
• Assess the physical, emotional and developmental needs of mothers and newborns and provide appropriate care.
• Promote infant health, nutrition, hygiene, safety and developmental wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals while maintaining professional ethics and standards.
• Perform maternal and infant care responsibilities confidently in home-based, healthcare or childcare settings, or establish a professional maternal and infant care practice.
Entry Requirements
  • ✔️At least 16 years old
  • ✔️Academic Requirement: At least a pass (Grade C6) in GCE O-levels or equivalent, or NITEC/Higher NITEC. Mature candidates aged 30 years and above with at least 8 years of relevant working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • ✔️Language Requirement: At least Grade C6 in GCE O-levels English or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 56 or Duolingo 85 (no component less than 75). Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may be required to complete and pass the Academy's English Placement Test.

Additional Notes
  • ✔️Dates of the examination to be announced during course.
  • ✔️All amount stated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
  • ✔️Registration Fees refer to the price that the student pays the school for the sole purpose of processing the application requirements, and it is non-refunable.
  • ✔️The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 18 months from first date of course
  • ✔️We do not issue Student Passes. “International Student” refers to individuals holding a valid Work Pass or any other long-term permit that allows them to reside legally in Singapore throughout the duration of their studies.
  • ✔️Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness OR case-by-case basis through an interview, taking into account factors such as relevance of experience, learning readiness, career planning, and other relevant considerations. SOQ reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
  • ✔️For further details, please contact our course consultant or email academy@soq.edu.sg for clarifications.
Expected Learning Outcomes
MODULE 1: Provide Professional Infant Care
Equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to provide safe, hygienic and developmentally appropriate care for newborns and infants, including feeding, bathing, sleep management, hygiene, safety and effective communication with parents and caregivers.

MODULE 2: Infant Massage and Early Development
Enable learners to perform safe and effective infant massage techniques that promote bonding, relaxation, healthy growth and development while recognising contraindications and maintaining professional standards.

MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Care
Develop learners' understanding of maternal care during pregnancy and the postnatal period, enabling them to provide holistic physical, emotional and lifestyle support while maintaining safe and ethical caregiving practices.

MODULE 4: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness
Equip learners with the knowledge to recommend appropriate nutritional practices and healthy lifestyle habits that support maternal health during pregnancy, confinement and breastfeeding.

MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy
Develop learners' competency in performing safe and effective prenatal massage techniques to relieve common pregnancy discomforts while adhering to professional consultation procedures, contraindications and safety guidelines.

MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy
Equip learners with the practical skills to perform postnatal massage techniques that support maternal recovery, relaxation and wellbeing while applying appropriate aftercare advice, safety precautions and professional practices.

Total Training Duration
Learning Hour: 252 Hrs
Part Time: 9 Months
Full Time: 6 Months

Blended learning included:
• Classroom face-to-face theory & practical training
• Asynchronous e-learning for theory & practical revision
• Model practical & On-Job Training*
• Online quiz & Mock Up test

Mode of Assessment
  • ✔️MCQ Theory Exam
  • ✔️Practical Exam
  • ✔️Portfolio

Recognition
  • ✔️Training Provider: SOQ International Academy
  • ✔️Registration No.: 201723514D
  • ✔️Registration Period: 09 June 2026 to 08 June 2032

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Attendance requirement: Min 75% attendance
Course Completion Requirements: Fulfill at least 75% min attendance and pass all assessments
Assessment Method : MCQ Exam, Practical Exam, Portfolio of Evidence
Industrial Attachment: N.A.
Practical Hands-On Activities
MODULE 1: Anatomy and Physiology

This module equip learners with the practical skills to perform postnatal massage techniques that support maternal recovery, relaxation and wellbeing while applying appropriate aftercare advice, safety precautions and professional practices

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr
MODULE 2: Provide Aromatherapy Treatment

This module enable learners to perform safe and effective infant massage techniques that promote bonding, relaxation, healthy growth and development while recognising contraindications and maintaining professional standards.

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr
MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Care

This module develop learners' understanding of maternal care during pregnancy and the postnatal period, enabling them to provide holistic physical, emotional and lifestyle support while maintaining safe and ethical caregiving practices.

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr
MODULE 5: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness

This module equip learners with the knowledge to recommend appropriate nutritional practices and healthy lifestyle habits that support maternal health during pregnancy, confinement and breastfeeding.

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr
MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy

This module develop learners' competency in performing safe and effective prenatal massage techniques to relieve common pregnancy discomforts while adhering to professional consultation procedures, contraindications and safety guidelines.

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr
MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy

This module equip learners with the practical skills to perform postnatal massage techniques that support maternal recovery, relaxation and wellbeing while applying appropriate aftercare advice, safety precautions and professional practices

Total: 42 hrs
Classroom Learning: 8 hrs
Practical Learning: 8 hrs
Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs
Assessment: 2 Hr

Earn Your Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care Certificate

You will receive a related certificate from SOQ International Academy when you successfully complete the course

SOQ Certificate
Diploma Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This is a comprehensive programme designed to equip learners with knowledge and practical skills in maternal, newborn and infant care, including postnatal support, infant development, nutrition, hygiene, safety and professional caregiving practices.
The course is suitable for aspiring maternal and infant care professionals, confinement nannies, baby caregivers, parents, domestic caregivers, childcare support personnel, wellness and massage therapists, healthcare support workers, career switchers and individuals interested in starting a maternal and infant care business.
Yes. The programme includes practical learning to develop hands-on competencies, particularly in infant care and massage-related skills.
Yes. The programme is intended for both existing practitioners and individuals aspiring to enter the maternal, infant and family wellness industry, including career switchers.
No. While confinement nannies are one of the target groups, the programme has broader applications in maternal care, infant care, baby caregiving, wellness, massage and family support.
Yes. The curriculum covers both areas—from newborn feeding, bathing, sleep, hygiene and development to maternal wellness, nutrition, prenatal care and postnatal recovery.
Yes. Dedicated modules cover Prenatal Massage Therapy and Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy, including safety precautions, contraindications and professional practices.
Potential roles identified in the course include Professional Confinement Nanny, Infant Care Specialist, Baby Caregiver, Maternal Care Assistant, Infant Massage Practitioner, Prenatal/Postnatal Massage Therapist, Mother and Baby Wellness Consultant and self-employed maternal and infant care practitioner.
1. Submit application / enquiry
2. Provide academic transcripts / certificates
3. Possibly an interview or assessment
4. Receive offer + enrollment
You’ll likely need to maintain a minimal 75% attendance rate to qualify for exams or assessments. Assessments may include assignments, presentations, final exams.
We understand that plans can change! Requests for deferment, withdrawal, or course transfer are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Learners are given up to 18 months to complete the course, so there’s flexibility to pause and resume your studies within that period.
Simply click “WhatsApp Us” or “Enroll Now”, and our course consultant will get in touch with you shortly to guide you through the registration, subsidy options, and class schedule.

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Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care
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Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care
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