Maternity & Newborn Care

The courses in this catalogue include

• Lactation after loss for bereaved parents: Lactation After Loss: Choices for Bereaved Parents.
• Managing uncertainty in perinatal and palliative care: Managing Uncertainty in Perinatal Medicine and Palliative Care.
• Loss of a baby in multiple pregancy and support for grieving parents: Loss of a Baby in Multiple Pregnancy: Supporting Grieving Parents.

This collection of elearning courses explores key topics in maternity and newborn care, with a particular focus on baby loss, and managing uncertainty in perinatal medicine and palliative care. The courses aim to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to support parents through some of the most challenging moments of their journey.

The content is designed for healthcare professionals who work with recently bereaved parents or those experiencing difficulties during pregnancy and neonatal care. This includes doctors, midwives, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, and mental health professionals. Nursing and medical students may also find the learning valuable in developing compassionate and effective practice.

All courses have been developed in collaboration with subject matter experts and parents to ensure the materials are relevant, sensitive, and grounded in real experience.