ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care

This qualification provides structured training in maternity support, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and emotional wellbeing within professional doula practice and supportive healthcare environments.

• International vocational Level 3 qualification

• Focus on doula and maternity support skills

• Covers antenatal, labour, and postnatal care

• Includes newborn and maternal wellbeing support

• Promotes ethical and person-centred care practice

• Supports progression into healthcare careers

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care is designed to introduce learners to the core principles of maternity support and doula practice. It provides structured knowledge of pregnancy care, labour support, postnatal recovery, and newborn wellbeing within a holistic care framework.

• Understanding pregnancy stages and maternal health needs

• Supporting labour and childbirth processes safely

• Promoting postnatal recovery and maternal wellbeing

• Encouraging healthy newborn care practices

• Applying communication and emotional support skills

• Understanding professional ethics and safeguarding principles

This course develops essential knowledge and applied understanding of maternity care, doula responsibilities, and newborn support practices.

• Understand the role of a doula in maternity care

• Support women during pregnancy and antenatal care

• Assist during labour and childbirth processes

• Promote postnatal recovery and maternal wellbeing

• Provide basic newborn care and feeding support

• Apply communication, ethics, and safeguarding principles

This qualification is intended for learners interested in maternity care, childbirth support, and women’s health services, particularly those seeking entry into doula or healthcare support roles.

• Aspiring doulas and birth support workers

• Healthcare and maternity support assistants

• Childcare and early years practitioners

• Community health and family support workers

• Individuals interested in maternal wellbeing

• Learners progressing into healthcare careers

Learners are expected to have basic literacy, communication skills, and an interest in maternity or healthcare support services. No advanced prior qualifications are required.

• Minimum recommended age of 16–18 years

• Basic English literacy and communication skills

Learners are assessed through structured methods designed to evaluate knowledge, understanding, and applied maternity care concepts.

• Written assignments and knowledge-based tasks

• Case study analysis and reflective work

• Practical scenario-based assessments

• Tutor-reviewed portfolio evidence

This qualification supports progression into higher-level healthcare, maternity care, and family support roles or further vocational study.

• Level 4 qualifications in healthcare or maternity support

• Advanced doula and maternal health training

• Employment in maternity and community care services

• Further study in nursing, midwifery, or health sciences