Midwifery during Pre-pregnancy and Normal PregnancyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The student
- knows extensively the content of pre-pregnancy guidance
- has the extensive knowledge of pregnancy and its physiology and hormonal processes
- has the knowledge of evidence based midwifery for pregnancy planning and confirming, prenatal care including the screening methods of normal pregnancy
- has the knowledge of prenatal care for foetal and maternal wellbeing and the detection of abnormalities
- knows how to support the positive pregnancy experience for women
- is able to plan the parental and birth education for groups
- has the knowledge of preparing process for parenthood and knows how to support the life changes

Content

- pre-pregnancy health promotion
- normal progression of pregnancy and support of physiological processes
- methods of foetal and maternal wellbeing screening and support
- guidance of pregnant women and their families
- family benefits and maternal care services
- prenatal screening and their guidance
- parental and birth education
- medication during pregnancy

Prerequisites

The student must have completed the nursing studies except the Bachelor’s Thesis. The student cannot participate until Supervised clinical training 1-7 and all theoretical and clinical nursing studies are completed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student
- knows the content of pre-pregnancy guidance
- knows the normal course of pregnancy and its physiological and hormonal processes
- is aware of midwifery practice related to pre-pregnancy care, confirmation of pregnancy and follow-up of normal pregnancy
- knows how to assess and promote the well-being of the fetus and pregnant woman and identify complications
- knows how to guide a pregnant woman towards a positive pregnancy experience
- knows the meaning of family and childbirth coaching to families
- knows the principles of supporting the process of growth and life change in parenting

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
- knows the content of pre-pregnancy guidance
- knows the normal course of pregnancy and its physiological and hormonal processes
- is able to compound midwifery practice to pre-pregnancy care, confirmation of pregnancy and follow-up of normal pregnancy
- is able to assess and promote the well-being of the fetus and pregnant woman and identify complications
- knows how to guide a pregnant woman towards a positive pregnancy experience
- is able to plan and implement family and childbirth coaching to families
- knows the principles of supporting the process of growth and life change in parenting

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- knows the content of pre-pregnancy guidance extensively
- knows the normal course of pregnancy and its physiological and hormonal processes
- masters midwifery practice related to pre-pregnancy care, confirmation of pregnancy and follow-up of normal pregnancy
- is able to assess and promote the well-being of the fetus and pregnant woman and identify complications
- knows how to guide a pregnant woman towards a positive pregnancy experience and understands its significance for early interaction
- is able to plan and implement family and childbirth coaching in a customer-oriented manner
- masters the principles of parenting the process of growth and supporting life change