Diploma in Postnatal Group Facilitation

Postnatal leaders support parents during the year after the birth of their child. This is a time of great change for every parent and there are may challenges as well as joys. You will be there to support and encourage new parents so that they have the best experience possible at this exciting time of their lives.

You will run postnatal courses and drop-ins giving parents the support and confidence that they need in their new role, as well as having the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with each other. You will also be helping the women and possibly men who come to your courses get to know each other so that they can carry on giving each other support even after they have moved on from the group.

Requirements for becoming a postnatal leader

In order to be considered for the NCT’s Postnatal Leader Training Programme, you need to fulfil the following criteria:

• You must have been the main carer for an infant under 6 months of age. Usually this will be a baby to whom you are a parent, individuals adopting an infant under 6 months of age will also be eligible. Occasionally, exceptions to this criterion may be given. In such a situation you need to write to: The Postnatal Tutor Co-ordinators, C/o Educational Manager, The NationalChildbirth Trust, Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, Acton, London W3 6NH explaining why you think you should be considered for training. You must still go through the usual selection interview procedure and be accepted by a tutor
• You must be, or become, a member of the NCT.

Contact our receptionist for an information pack on NCT antenatal teacher, breastfeeding counsellor or postnatal leader training.