Postpartum MidwiferyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

POSTPARTUM MIDWIFERY 5 CR SYJÄMidwifery of postpartum woman and neonatal infant 5 cr Objectives: The student shall be able to- plan, implement, document and evaluate the treatment of a postpartum mother and neonatal infant in the delivery and maternity ward- guide, advise and treat a postpartum mother, neonatal infant and the family in special issues relating to the period after parturition- master the monitoring and care of a neonatal infant immediately after parturition- know the monitoring and care of a puerperal mother and neonatal infant- guide and support a puerperal mother in breastfeeding and problems relating to it as well as in rooming-in care- identify postpartum mothers requiring special observation and act in abnormal situations- support the growth into parenthood and the well-being of the family as well as early interaction- monitor and care for a healthy neonatal infant independently- monitor and care for a sick neonatal infant as a member of a multidisciplinary team- provide initial advice to the parents, when the family has a sick, disabled or stillborn child- give breastfeeding guidance according to the principles of breastfeeding training- perform a postnatal examination- understand the mother's psychological processes and support the mother and the family in growth into parenthood.

Content

Monitoring and care of the mother in the maternity ward Postnatal complications Observation and care of a neonatal infant Rooming-in care Breastfeeding training Early interaction Motherhood and fatherhood as psychological processes Postnatal examination Continued care