Natural and Medical Sciences in Midwifery 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The student
- knows the basics of gynaecology and obstetrics
- can describe the structure and functions of reproductive organs
- knows the physiology of pregnancy and delivery
- knows the normal development of foetuses and main problems during it
- knows the basics of medical pain relief and obstetric anaesthesiology
- knows the physiology of normal neonatal period and the most common diseases of newborn babies

Content

- anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs
- embryology and genetics
- anaesthesiology
- neonatology

Prerequisites

Nursing studies