Midwifery in low risk normal pregnancyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The student
-is able to implement family-centred midwifery during pregnancy independently and in multiprofessional teams of the prenatal care system, and can act according to the midwife’s ethical codes.
- knows the progress and follow-up of normal pregnancy
- knows the prenatal and postnatal care in primary health care
- is able to confirm pregnancy
- is able to support, empower, and guide the pregnant woman and the family at different stages of the pregnancy by using evidence based knowledge in midwifery
- knows how to perform and interpret the external examination during pregnancy
- knows the screening methods used during pregnancy and is able to interpret the results, inform the pregnant woman and the family of the results, and refer to further examinations when needed
- knows the family benefits and can guide the client
- is able to plan, implement, and evaluate parental education in groups
- understands maternity, paternity, and parenthood as a complex psychological process and is aware of related factors
- is able to guide the client and the family in changing life situations and in early interaction with the newborn

Content

Midwifery of Pregnant Women and Families
Parenthood classes
Psychology of parenthood
- normal progression of pregnancy
- maternal health care system
- antenatal and postnatal monitoring and counselling
- psychology of parenthood
- parenthood classes

Prerequisites

Nursing studies