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Health professions degree in
Midwifery
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
cod. 1008246

Academic year 2022/23
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Aida RANJBARI TABRIZI
Academic discipline
Scienze infermieristiche ostetrico-ginecologiche (MED/47)
Field
Scienze ostetriche
Type of training activity
Characterising
20 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: -
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable unavailable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: MIDWIFERY BASIC I

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Learning objectives


Knowledge of pregnancy physiology from a maternal and embryonic/fetal point of view; being able to apply and describe the basics of obstetric care both in hospital and territorial settings.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content


The physiological foundation of pregnancy from conception to the onset of pregnancy; pregnancy from a biological and nutritional point of view for the mother and the fetus; the concept of pregnancy health and the physical, hormonal and emotional changes of the pregnant woman, with particular focus on the changes during the three pregnancy trimesters.
Basic obstetric care and counselling.

Full programme

- Pre-conceptional counselling
-Pregnancy diagnosis. Presumptive, probable and positive signs.
- Obstetric history and pregnancy file
-Definition of gestational / conceptional age.
-Physiological changes during pregnancy: hormonal, physical, psycho emotional changes
-Characteristics of the three pregnancy trimesters
-Hygiene and lifestyle during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy over term
- Leopold’s maneuverd, Symphysis-fundus height, FHR auscultation.

Bibliography


- Notes / slides
- Costantini W., Calistri D., “Ostetrica” Vol. I-II-III Ed. Piccin, Padova 2013

Teaching methods


Lectures, 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. Failed answers to one or more questions or failure to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the subject will preclude the successful completion of the exam. In the event of passing the exam, an evaluation on the achievement of the objectives (expressed in thirtieths) will be given, which will contribute to the final grade of the course.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.medicina@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 033700

Quality assurance office

Education manager:
Sandra Cavalca
T. +39 0521 034908
E.  didattica.dimec@unipr.it
E.  sandra.cavalca@unipr.it 

President of the degree course

Prof. Tullio GHI
E. tullio.ghi@unipr.it 

Faculty advisor

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate  

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Director of Professionalising Teaching Activities (DADP)

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof.ssa Thelma Pertinhez
E. thelma.pertinhez@unipr
 

Quality assurance manager

Prof.ssa Paola Affanni
E. paola.affanni@unipr.it

Tutor

Dott.ssa Francesca Frati
E. francesca.frati@unipr.it 

Dott.ssa Martina Dardari
E. martina.dardari@unipr.it