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

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

- 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 (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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

Location and time

Läsnäolopakollinen orientaatio 8.1.2025. Orientaatiossa perehdytään tarkemmin kurssin sisältöön, aikatauluun ja suoritustapoihin. Kaikilla toteutuksen luennoilla, pienryhmissä ja työpajoissa on läsnäolovelvoillisuus.

Exam schedules

Exam-tentti tenttiterraariossa, ilmoittautumislinkki tulee myöhemmin.

1.uusinta: ja 2.uusinta ajat ilmoitetaan orientaatiossa.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, pienryhmätyöskentely, työpajatyöskentely. Ennakkotehtävä (deadline 3.1.2025).

Learning materials

Odotus, synnytys ja vauva-aika, 2024. Terveyskirjasto. Saatavilla: https://www.terveyskirjasto.fi/osv00122/odotus-synnytys-ja-vauva-aika
NEUKO-tietokanta, Terveysportti.https://www.terveysportti.fi/apps/dtk/nko?toc=1112236
Paananen, Pietiläinen, Raussi-Lehto, Väyrynen & Äimälä (toim.) 2015. Kätilötyö. Kappaleet 3 ja 4.
Kuinka kertoa sikiön poikkeavuuksien seulonnoista. www.thl.fi
Kestävää terveyttä ruoasta - kansalliset ravitsemussuositukset 2024. THL
www.kela.fi. Lapsiperheen etuudet
Liikunta raskauden aikana ( http://www.ukkinstituutti.fi/ammattilaisille/terveysliikunnan-suositukset/muut-liikuntasuositukset/liikunta_raskauden_aikan a)
Haapio S., Koski K., Koski P., & Paavilainen R. 2009. Perhevalmennus. Edita. Helsinki.
Vanhemmuuden psykologian kirjallisuus ilmoitetaan opetuksen alkaessa.

Student workload

Opiskelijalle kokonaistuntimäärä on 108 tuntia, josta lähiopetusta 30. Luennoilla 100 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Itsenäisen opiskelun osuus on 78 tuntia.

Content scheduling

Osa 1 Raskautta edeltävä ja raskauden aikainen kätilötyö, teoria sis vanhemmuuden psykologia
Osa 2 Perhevalmennus työpajat
Osa 3 Pienryhmätyöskentely

Completion alternatives

ei ole

International connections

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Further information

Ennakkotehtävä annetaan 3.12.2024 ja deadline on 3.1.2025.