Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal & Neonatal care

The Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal & Neonatal Care under the specialty of Mother & Child Care is designed to equip healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care for mothers and newborns. The duration of the program is generally 2 years but may vary but may vary depending on the institute offering the program. The curriculum includes topics like antenatal care, labor & delivery management, Focuses on the care of newborns, etc.

Today we are living in the age of medical advancement. But despite medical advancement mortality of maternal and neonatal is a high concern situation in many areas. The Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal & Neonatal Care is a specialized healthcare program that works as a bridge between theoretical learning and clinical practice in neonatal and maternal care. This program provides hands-on clinical skills to provide care during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and neonatal periods.

• Maternal Health Nurse
• Neonatal Care Nurse
• Community Health Officer (CHO)
• Public Health Educator
• NICU Specialist
• Maternal and Child Health Coordinator

For Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health, the basic eligibility criteria are

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, ayurveda, homeopathy, physiotherapy, Nursing, or allied health fields.
• Some institutions may consider final-year students or working professionals with relevant experience.
• No upper age limit criteria for a Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal & Neonatal Care.

It is a short-duration course for 1 year. Although It may depend on the university curriculum structure.

The average fees for the Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal & Neonatal Care, course range between from ₹50,000 and ₹2,00,000 per year, depending on the mode of study (online/offline) and the institution.

• It is a suitable course for those professionals who want specialization in maternal and neonatal care.
• It is an upgraded course for public health workers and CHOs, who target rural and urban maternal and child health.
• Individuals who are working in maternity hospitals, government healthcare bodies, and NICUs.
• Aspirants who want to contribute to reducing maternal and infant mortality.

• At present, in the healthcare industry, there is a high demand for skilled professionals for maternal and neonatal care.
• After this course, professionals get the opportunity to work in maternity wards, NICUs, primary healthcare centers, and NGOs.
• In this course, professionals get practical training in parental care, postnatal care, and neonatal emergency care.
• This course prepares professionals for government programs like RMNCH+A and National Health Mission initiatives.

Maximum institutes offer merit-based admission, but some institutes may conduct entrance exams or personal interviews. Exam patterns and criteria vary by the university.

Interested candidates can apply from the institution’s official website or admission office. The process includes:

1. Submission of application form and academic documents on the portal or offline
2. Screening will be based on merit or entrance score
3. Interview will be conducted (if applicable)
4. Confirmation of admission after fee payment

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry
4. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore
5. Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur
6. IGMC - Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
7. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU), Varanasi
8. Institute of Public Health and Hygiene (IPH&H), Delhi
9. Parul University, Vadodara
10. SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai
11. Apollo College of Nursing, Tamil Nadu
12. Amity University, Gurugram
13. Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak
14. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

• This course provides job opportunities in government health departments, private maternity centers, and NGOs.
• Career growth in different fields like obstetrics, neonatology, and community health.
• Job Opportunity to serve in maternal child health policy, advocacy, and public health education.
• Can contribute to national missions like RMNCH+A and SDG maternal health goals.
• This course also provides international opportunities in maternal programs in developing countries.

After completing this diploma, candidates may pursue:

• MSc in Neonatal Nursing or Maternal Health
• MPH (Master of Public Health)
• Advanced Clinical Training in Obstetrics and Neonatology
• Fellowship in Neonatal Intensive Care
• Certification in Lactation Counseling or Emergency Obstetric Care

• Maternal and Neonatal Nurses
• NICU Specialist
• Public Health Specialist
• Community Midwife Supervisor
• Women’s Health Advocate
• Maternal Care Program Officer