Who should take the Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition course?

It suits nutritionists and dietitians, gynaecology and paediatric support staff, nurses and midwives, wellness coaches, mothers and caregivers, and healthcare or nutrition students who want a specialisation in maternal and child nutrition.

What is the format and duration?

It is a 10-week advanced program delivered 100% online with live sessions, recorded lectures, assignments, and case studies, taught in English and Hindi.

What certificate do I get and how do I pay?

You receive a certificate of completion from NHHA. The fee shown on this page is payable securely by card, UPI, or net banking via Razorpay.

Is the maternal and child nutrition content medical advice?

No. It is educational nutrition and feeding information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment during pregnancy, infancy or childhood.

Program07Specialisations

Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition

Nutrition for the first 1000 days — and beyond.

A 10-week program on nutrition from preconception and pregnancy through lactation, infant feeding and early childhood.

10 Weeks
Intermediate
Live + Recorded

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Program fee₹48,600~~Listed fee ₹81,000~~

Specialisation

At a glance

The program in figures.

100% online · Live + recorded

Program duration: 10 Weeks
In the curriculum: 10 modules
Level: Intermediate
Learning hours: 60–80 hours

Overview

About the program.

The Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition (First 1000 Days) Certificate Program is a comprehensive 8–10 week (60–80 hour) training in nutrition from preconception, pregnancy and lactation through infancy and early childhood (0–2 years).

It covers reproductive physiology, maternal nutritional requirements, pregnancy complications, breastfeeding and lactation management, infant and complementary feeding, childhood growth and development, paediatric nutrition disorders and public health nutrition programs.

You gain practical skills in nutritional assessment, meal planning, growth monitoring, nutrition counselling and case management through real-world case studies and hands-on assignments.

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Awarded on completion

Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition Certificate

Modules10 Weeks

Focus areas

Pregnancy
Lactation
Infancy
Early Childhood

Who it’s for

Made for learners like you.

Designed for healthcare, wellness and caregiving professionals who want to specialise in maternal and child nutrition.

Nutritionists & dietitians
Gynaecology & paediatric support staff
Nurses & midwives
Mothers & caregivers
Wellness coaches
Healthcare & nutrition students

What you’ll learn

Skills you leave with.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

Assess maternal nutritional status
Develop pregnancy and lactation meal plans
Counsel mothers on breastfeeding
Design complementary feeding schedules
Interpret paediatric growth charts
Address common maternal and childhood nutrition issues
Conduct nutrition education sessions

Highlights

Program highlights.

10 in-depth modules spanning preconception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy and early childhood.
Indian-context meal plans for pregnant and lactating mothers, infants and preschoolers.
Growth chart workshops for hands-on interpretation of WHO and paediatric charts.
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding demos covering technique, timing and counselling.
Live case study discussions on gestational diabetes, faltering growth and fussy eaters.
NHHA certificate after the final MCQ + case-based assessment.

Curriculum

What you’ll study.

Ten in-depth modules across the first 1000 days — from preconception and pregnancy to lactation, infant feeding, complementary feeding and paediatric nutrition.

Modules: 10
Duration: 10 Weeks

Topics covered

Introduction to maternal nutrition
First 1000 Days concept
Nutritional assessment in women

Practical

Understanding the First 1000 Days framework
BMI calculation
Maternal nutrition assessment
Diet recall analysis

Assessment

Assessment pattern

Online exam — MCQ format
Case-based meal planning assignments

Learning experience

How you’ll learn.

100% online · Live + recorded

Live sessions
Live interactive classes you attend online.
Recorded lectures
Class recordings, so you can revisit a session.
Assignments
Regular work that puts each topic into practice.
Case studies
Learning anchored in practical, real-world cases.
English & Hindi
Taught in both languages.
100% online
Join from anywhere in India.

What you’ll receive

Included with enrollment.

With every enrollment

10-week live program
Recorded class replays
Stage-wise meal plan templates
Breastfeeding & feeding demos
Growth chart workshops
Live case discussions
NHHA certificate of completion
Mentor support

Faculty

People behind the knowledge.

The educators who teach and mentor across NHHA’s programs.

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Certificate

A milestone in your learning journey.

Awarded on completion

Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition Certificate

Earn the NHHA certificate of completion after clearing the final MCQ exam and case-based meal planning assignments.

NHHA awards a certificate of completion. Programs are educational and are not government-approved, UGC-recognised or university-affiliated, and do not by themselves confer a medical, dietetics or clinical licence. Health-related content does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Certificate of completionIllustration — not an issued certificate

Student experiences

In the words of NHHA learners.

Shared by learners across NHHA’s programs — not specific to this one.

Read Student Stories

The NHHA program gave me a clear understanding of nutrition science. The way mentors explain metabolism and food choices made everything click — and I can now apply it in daily life with confidence.

Vanshika Agrawal/ Mumbai

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Pathways

Where this knowledge can take you.

Please noteThese are directions learners may explore after the program. They are possibilities, not guarantees — outcomes depend on your background, further study and how you apply what you learn.

Maternity & paediatric clinics
Support antenatal, infant and child nutrition guidance alongside clinicians.
Hospital OPDs
Assist maternity and child health departments with feeding education and follow-ups.
Wellness & prenatal centres
Lead pregnancy, lactation and child nutrition programs.
Private practice
Start a maternal and child nutrition counselling practice — online or offline.
Digital health
Contribute to parenting and maternity health platforms.
Community & NGO programs
Contribute to maternal and child health, nutrition and anganwadi outreach initiatives.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? The NHHA team is happy to help.

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No. The program is educational. You learn maternal, infant and child nutrition and feeding education, not medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing. Clinical care remains with licensed medical professionals.

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