Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth

Welcome to Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth, a comprehensive and engaging course designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Midwifery. Throughout this course, we will explore various aspects of Midwifery and delve into its fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and real-world applications.

Our primary objective in Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth is to equip you with a solid foundation in Midwifery. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional looking to expand your expertise, this course will cater to your needs and help you achieve your learning goals.

During our journey together, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the core principles and theories that underpin Midwifery.
• Acquire practical skills through hands-on exercises, projects, and real-world examples.
• Explore cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in the field of Midwifery.
• Prepare for future opportunities, such as further education, career advancement, or entrepreneurship, in the field of Midwifery.
• Reflect on your learning journey, celebrate your achievements, and gain the confidence to excel in Midwifery.

By the end of Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Midwifery and developed the skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic field.

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• Disclaimer 01:00

  • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

• Module 1: Definition & Origin of Midwifery 05:00

  • 2: Definition & Origin of Midwifery 05:00

• Module 2: Midwifery as a Career Option 05:00

  • 3: Midwifery as a Career Option 05:00

• Module 3: Midwives’ Role in Health & Inequality 04:00

  • 4: Midwives’ Role in Health & Inequality 04:00

• Module 4: Social, Cultural & Spiritual Context of Childbearing 03:00

  • 5: Social, Cultural & Spiritual Context of Childbearing 03:00

• Module 5: Antenatal Care & Screening 06:00

  • 6: Antenatal Care & Screening 06:00

• Module 6: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care 05:00

  • 7: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care 05:00

• Module 7: Induction of labour 07:00

  • 8: Induction of labour 07:00

• Module 8: Postnatal Care as a Midwife 08:00

  • 9: Postnatal Care as a Midwife 08:00

• Module 9: Nurture & Nature: The Healthy new-born 05:00

  • 10: Nurture & Nature: The Healthy new-born 05:00

• Module 10: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death & Bereavement 04:00

  • 11: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death & Bereavement 04:00

• Module 11: Infant feeding 04:00

  • 12: Infant feeding 04:00

• Module 12: New-born Infection 04:00

  • 13: New-born Infection 04:00

• Module 13: Home Birth 05:00

  • 14: Home Birth 05:00

• Module 14: Complementary & Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care 02:00

  • 15: Complementary & Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care 02:00

• Module 15: Bleeding in Pregnancy 03:00

  • 16: Bleeding in Pregnancy 03:00

• Module 16: Medical Disorders of Pregnancy 03:00

  • 17: Bleeding in Pregnancy 03:00

• Module 17: Pre-term Labour 04:00

  • 18: Pre-term Labour 04:00

• Module 18: Twins & higher-order births 05:00

  • 19: Twins & higher-order births 05:00

• Module 19: Care During the Third Stage of Labour 03:00

  • 20: Care During the Third Stage of Labour 03:00

• Module 20: Terminology & Abbreviations for Midwifery 04:00

  • 21: Terminology & Abbreviations for Midwifery 04:00

• Module 21: Perinatal mental health 05:00

  • 22: Perinatal mental health 05:00

• Module 22: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy 06:00

  • 23: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy 06:00

• Module 23: Contraception & family planning 02:00

  • 24: Contraception & family planning 02:00

• Module 24: Effective Communication for Midwifery 08:00

  • 25: Effective Communication for Midwifery 08:00

• Module 25: Ethics in Midwifery 03:00

  • 26: Ethics in Midwifery 03:00

Welcome to the course outline for Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth. In this comprehensive learning journey, we will explore the depths of Midwifery, delving into its core principles, practical examples, and advanced techniques. Through a series of engaging lectures and exercises, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth.

*****Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth Course Syllabus*****

Module 1: Definition & Origin of Midwifery

• What Is Midwifery?
• History of Midwifery in the UK
• What Type of Women Were Midwives?
• Midwifery Knowledge
• The Decline of the Midwife

Module 2: Midwifery as a Career Option

• Responsibilities
• Qualifications
• Skills for Becoming a Midwife
• Work Experience
• What to Expect from This Profession
• Professional Development
• Career Prospects

Module 3: Midwives’ Role in Health & Inequality

• What Is Health?
• Health in Unequal Proportions
• Social Context of Women’s Lives
• The Way Forward for the Midwifery Profession
• Tools for Change

Module 4: Social, Cultural & Spiritual Context of Childbearing

• Social Class & Social Disadvantage
• Ethnicity
• Gender & Family Pattern
• Spirituality

Module 5: Antenatal Care & Screening

• What Is Antenatal Care?
• Aspects of Care
• Encouraging Early Antenatal Care for All Women
• Diagnosis of Pregnancy
• Initial Evaluation of the Pregnant Woman
• Evaluation of Health Risks in the Pregnant Woman
• Ongoing Care of the Pregnant Woman
• Care of the Pregnant Woman with Oedema

Module 6: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care

• Facilitating & Maintaining Normality in Childbirth
• Management of Labour
• Pain Management in Labour
• Diet During Labour
• Support Required During Labour

Module 7: Induction of labour

• Risks & Side Effects
• Determining the Expected Date of Delivery (EDD)
• Induction for Post-Term Pregnancy
• IOL Versus Expectant Management for PROM at Term
• Assessing the Cervix
• Methods of Induction
• Care of a Woman During IOL
• Midwifery Care for IOL

Module 8: Postnatal Care as a Midwife

• Historical References to Midwifery & Post-Birth Care
• Immediate Postnatal Period
• Postnatal Examination of the Woman by the Midwife
• Postnatal Examination of the New-born by the Midwife
• Care & Compassion
• Involving Fathers with Postnatal Care
• Postnatal Exercise Advice for New Mothers

Module 9: Nurture & Nature: The Healthy new-born

• Transition to Parenthood
• Parent-Infant Relationships
• Positive Parenting
• Nutrition
• Screening

Module 10: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death & Bereavement

• Definition
• Causes & Predisposing Factors for Perinatal Death
• Associated Risk Factors for Stillbirth & Neonatal Death
• Neonatal Death & Unexpected Death at/After Birth
• Bereavement

Module 11: Infant feeding

• Importance of Breastfeeding
• Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Normal Neonatal Metabolism
• Factors Influencing the Initiation & Duration of Breastfeeding
• The Role of the Midwife
• Assisting Breastfeeding
• Artificial Feeding

Module 12: New-born Infection

• Antenatal Screening for Infection
• New-born Immunity
• Prevention of Infection
• Signs & Symptoms of Infection in the New-born
• The Baby at Birth
• Infections Acquired During Pregnancy
• Infections Acquired During Birth

Module 13: Home Birth

• Preparing for a Home Birth
• Benefits of Home Birth
• Issues to Consider Before Choosing Home Birth
• Care in Labour
• Possible Transfer to Hospital
• Home Birth Problems

Module 14: Complementary & Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care

• Complementary & Alternative Medicines (CAM)
• The Field of CAM
• Promoting Normality & Reducing Unnecessary Intervention
• The Role of the Midwife in CAM Administration

Module 15: Bleeding in Pregnancy

• Abortion
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• Ectopic or Extrauterine Gestation
• Bleeding from Associated Conditions
• Bleeding After the 24th Week – Antepartum Haemorrhage

Module 16: Medical Disorders of Pregnancy

• Anaemia
• Heart Disease
• Renal Conditions
• Diabetes Mellitus

Module 17: Pre-term Labour

• What Is Pre-term Labour?
• Aetiology
• Place of Delivery
• Tocolysis in Threatened Preterm Labour
• Monitoring the Fetal Heart in Preterm Labour
• Midwifery Care

Module 18: Twins & higher-order births

• Place of Delivery
• Mode of Delivery
• Care in Labour
• Third Stage of Labour
• Care After the Birth

Module 19: Care During the Third Stage of Labour

• Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage
• Causes & Risk Factors Associated with Primary PPH
• Prolonged Third Stage
• Midwifery Care

Module 20: Terminology & Abbreviations for Midwifery

• Terminology for Midwifery
• Anatomical Directions
• Anatomical Movement

Module 21: Perinatal mental health

• The Importance of Mental Health in a Maternity Context
• Identifying Risk Factors
• Antenatal, Postnatal or a Continuum
• Categories of PMI
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders

Module 22: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy

• Nutrition in Pregnancy
• Basic Nutritional Requirements in Pregnancy
• Herbs During Pregnancy
• Herbs for Labour & Birth
• Postpartum Herbs

Module 23: Contraception & family planning

• What Is Meant by Family Planning?
• Appropriate Timing of Advice
• Psychosexual Issues
• Methods of Contraception

Module 24: Effective Communication for Midwifery

• Communication Skills
• Types of Communication
• Communication – What Is Your Style?
• Communication within the Healthcare Team
• Humour in Communication
• Communication Across Cultures

Module 25: Ethics in Midwifery

• What Is Ethics?
• Why Is Ethics Important in Midwifery?
• How Are Dilemmas Solved?

Assessment Process

Upon completing the Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth course, you will be required to undertake a multiple-choice evaluation to gauge your understanding of the material covered.

To successfully pass the assessment, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%.

Certification

After successfully completing this Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth course, you will get an instant Free digital certificate.

Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth is designed to cater to a wide range of individuals who are eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in Midwifery.

This course is suitable for:

1. Beginners in Midwifery
2. Professionals in Midwifery
3. Students in Midwifery
4. Career changers in Midwifery

Requirements for the Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth course:

• No Prior Knowledge Required
• Internet access.
• Familiarity with English

Completing Mastery: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Expert Care in Pregnancy and Birth can open exciting career opportunities in various fields related to Midwifery.

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