• Welcome to FEDANT

    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

    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

    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 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.

Parents and Families

Find qualified and insured practitioners who are registered with FEDANT and committed to meeting our professional and safety standards.

For Professionals

Registration demonstrates that practitioners meet FEDANT standards for education and practice across the antenatal and postnatal sector.

For Education Providers

FEDANT course accreditation supports programmes mapped against relevant competencies and nationally recognised standards.

Supporting families, practitioners and education providers through nationally agreed standards.

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.

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For Education Providers

Understand FEDANT course accreditation and how programmes are mapped against relevant competencies and national standards.

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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

A Clearer Route to Trusted Support

Families should be able to make informed choices. The National Register makes it easier to identify professionals whose education and practice meet FEDANT requirements.

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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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