Midwifery in the Female LifecycleLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

MIDWIFERY IN THE FEMALE LIFECYCLE 5 CR KÄELObjectives: The student shall be able to- plan, implement, document and evaluate midwifery of women and their family as an expert in his or her own field- understand in full the physical, mental and social aspects of pregnancy- promote women's and families' well-being, equality and fulfilment of rights in health and sexual and reproductive health- master the theoretical course of pregnancy- know the screening methods and contents of health guidance during pregnancy- guide and advise pregnant women and their families in questions relating to pregnancy- recognise women requiring special monitoring and care and guide them to seek further treatment- guide the family on social benefits available to them- guide the family in family planning- plan, implement and evaluate family coaching- carry out family-oriented midwifery work during pregnancy both independently and in multiprofessional maternity-services-system workgroups- guide and support the client/family in a changing family situation, transitions in the parents' relationship and growth to parenthood- know the most common disorders and problems during perinatology and neonatology- initiate resuscitation on a neonatal infant when necessary and continue resuscitation as a member of a multidisciplinary team- know the woman's pelvic structure and measurements and their significance in parturition- know the changes caused by pregnancy to the functions of the woman's body- know the facts relating to the development of the embryo and evolution of the organ systems- plan, implement, document and evaluate the midwifery of gynaecological patients using modern gynaecological research data- know the Finnish genetic diseases and, in particular, the significance of genetic background to foetal growth and development

Content

Midwifery of pregnant women and the family 1.5 cr MPWFContents: The physical, mental and social aspects of pregnancy Health checks and health advice during pregnancy High risk diseases Antenatal treatment problems Family coaching Finnish genetic diseases and related genetics Sexual health counselling and sexology 1 cr SESEContents: Sex education, sexual health counselling and guidance PLISSIT model Diversity of human sexuality and its manifestationsSpecial issues in midwifery 1 cr NAERContents: Women's sexual and reproductive health and ethical guidelines Health risks, problems and midwifery relating to the female lifecycle Evidence-based midwifery of gynaecological diseases from the perspective of gynaecological nursing and modern gynaecological research dataNeonatology and perinatology 1 cr NEPEContents: The most common neonatological and perinatological problems and disorders Advanced life support of a neonatal infantAnatomy, physiology and embryology 0.5 cr ANFEContents: Pelvic anatomy and measurements Physiology of pregnant women Embryonic growth and development