Parents and Families
Find qualified and insured practitioners who are registered with FEDANT and committed to meeting our professional and safety standards.
Welcome to FEDANT
FEDANT administer the National Register of Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Doulas in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands.
For Professionals
FEDANT administer the profession standards which Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Doulas, are required to meet in their working lives.
For Training Providers
FEDANT administer the profession standards for education, to make sure Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Doulas have the right skills and qualities to be entered onto the National Register.
Professional Standards You Can Trust Across the Antenatal and Postnatal Sector
FEDANT regulates and maintains the National Register for professionals working across the antenatal and postnatal sector, including Antenatal Educators, Doulas, Breastfeeding Counsellors, Infant Feeding Practitioners and Postnatal Practitioners throughout England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands.
National Register
Standards for Education and Practice
Clear Information for the Public
How can FEDANT help you?
Choose the route that best matches what you need. Each section gives you clear guidance and the right next step.
For Parents and Families
Find or check a regulated professional and understand what registration means when choosing antenatal or postnatal support.
Explore information for parents →For Professionals
Learn about registration, professional standards, continuing development and how to join the National Register.
Explore professional registration →For Education Providers
Understand FEDANT course accreditation and how programmes are mapped against relevant competencies and national standards.
Explore course accreditation →What Registration Communicates
- Education and professional practice assessed against established standards.
- A registration status that parents, families, employers and commissioning bodies can check with confidence.
- An ongoing commitment to professional responsibility, safe practice and continuing development.
- Access to professional guidance, resources and support throughout your registered practice.
Helping Families Choose with Confidence
- Find registered antenatal and postnatal professionals who meet FEDANT’s admission requirements.
- Check a practitioner’s professional registration before choosing education, care or support for your family.
- Make a more informed choice using clear, publicly available registration information.
- Feel more confident choosing support from professionals committed to recognised standards and ongoing professional development.
Looking for a Registered Professional?
Search the National Register or check the registration status of a practitioner before arranging education or support.
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