Learning objectives
Recognize low-risk pregnancy; know how to follow a pregnancy independently.
Counseling and support women and the couple from the pre-conceptional period to the moment of birth and beyond.
Apply the midwifery care from the puerperium at the time of weaning.
Prerequisites
Course unit content
From pre-conceptional counselling to exams to do, best practices, instrumental and midwifery investigations in the care of low-risk pregnancy.
Childbirth preparation courses and the role of the midwife in the puerperium until the period of weaning.
Full programme
- Pre-conceptional counselling.
- First interview in pregnancy and compilation of the folder.
- Assistance to physiological pregnancy in obstetric autonomy (LEA physiological pregnancy and Italian health reform 229/1999).
- Childbirth preparation courses and partner role.
- Role of the midwife in the continuity of care territorial services / hospital and vice-versa feedback.
- Puerperium and weaning.
Bibliography
- Lectures, Slides
- Costantini W., Calistri D., “Ostetrica” Vol. I-II-III Ed. Piccin, Padova 2013.
Teaching methods
Lectures and slides.
Assessment methods and criteria
The student’s knowledge and thorough understanding of the course
topics and her/his ability to apply them to the occupational contexts will
be assessed by questions related to the course content.
In the event
of passing the exam, an evaluation on the achievement of the objectives will be given, which will contribute to the final
grade of the course.
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