Postpartum Midwifery (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

CONTENT
• Observation and care of mother in puerperal ward
• Complications after delivery
• Observation and care of newborn baby
• Rooming-in
• Breastfeeding counsellor-education
• Early interaction
• Motherhood/fatherhood as a mental process
• Postnatal check-up after delivery
• Continuity of care
TIMING
27.8-30.9.2018

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

Location and time

Autumn semester 2018
27.8-30.9.2018

Materials

• Materials, which have been shared during course (in Optima)
• Paananen et al. 2015: Kätilötyö. Tampere, Edita.
• Deufel M. & Montonen E. Lapsivuodeaika. 2015. Helsinki. Duodecim.
• Deufel M. & Montonen E. (ed) Onnistunut imetys. 2010. Tampere. Duodecim. OR
• Koskinen K. Imetysohjaus 2008. Helsinki. Edita.

Teaching methods

• Learning discussions based on written assignments (assignment has to done before contact hours)
• Lääkärin luento: Jälkitarkastus synnytyksen jälkeen
• Small group assignments/workshops
• Individual stuides
• Web-based studies
• Study visits in working life
• Exam on breastfeeding counselling
• Course exam

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

• Flipped classroom (students are studying forst on their own or in small groups, and during contact hours topics are discussed with teacher).
• Problem based learning (PBL) and case based studies (real life situations are used to promote learning and at first students try to find answer/solutions by themselves).
• Co-operation with working life (study visits e.g in puerperal unit)

Student workload

STUDENTS WORKLOAD
5 cr = 5 x 27 h = 135 h of students work
• contact hours 25 h
• workshop 4 h
• individual studies 106 h
STUDENTS TASKS AND DUTIES
Care after labour and delivery (2h)
• Parenthood
• Early interaction
• Family centered care
• Rooming in
Observation/follow-up, care and guidance of mother after delivery (6h)
• Observation/follow-up and guidance related to physical recovery
• Survival and mental balance
Observation and care of newborn baby (4h)
Guidance on breastfeeding (8h)
Continuity of care after labour and delivery (2h)
• Postnatal check-up
Disturbances and problems during puerperal period (2h)
• Workshop 4 h (ilman opettajaa)
• Exam on breastfeeding counselling 2h
• Course exam 2h

Evaluation methods and criteria

• Learning assignments, will be evaluated with scale passed/failed
• Workshops, will be evaluated with scale passed/failed
• Exam on breastfeeding counselling, will be evaluated with scale passed/failed
• Course exam, will be evaluated with scale 0-5

Further information

Imetysohjaajakoulutukseen liittyy myös imetysohjausnäyttö aidossa hoitoympäristössä (äiti-vauva) joko synnytysvuodeosastoharjoittelun yhteydessä tai muuna sovittuna aikana. Imetysohjausnäytön voi antaa vasta sitten, kun imetysohjaaja-koe on suoritettu hyväksytysti. Ohjausnäytön vastaanottaa lapsivuodeosastolla työskentelevä imetysohjaaja-koulutuksen saanut kätilö/hoitaja, joka antaa hyväksytty-merkinnän Kätilöopiskelijan työkirjaan kyseiseen kohtaan.
Jälkitarkastuskoulutukseen liittyy normaalin synnytyksen jälkitarkastuksen näyttö aidossa hoitoympäristössä neuvolassa. Näyttö voidaan antaa neuvolaharjoittelun yhteydessä tai muuna sovittuna aikana. Jälkitarkastus-näytön voi sopia, jälkitarkastuskoulutuksen teoriaosuus on suoritettu hyväksytysti. Näytön vastaanottaa neuvolassa työskentelevä lääkäri tai jälkitarkastuskoulutuksen käynyt kätilö/terveydenhoitaja.