Midwifery Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth 2Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students
- are aware of the recommendations and care paths concerning high-risk pregnancies
- are familiar with the most common types of high-risk pregnancies and complications during childbirth as well as factors affecting them
- have the basic competence to manage both high- and low-risk pregnancies independently as members of a multiprofessional work group
- are able to describe how midwives can anticipate possible complications during pregnancy and childbirth
- are proficient in the necessary theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to observe and care for the wellbeing of mother and foetus during high-risk pregnancies and childbirths with complications

Content

Follow-up and care of high-risk pregnancies
Changes in the wellbeing of foetus
Long-term illnesses and pregnancy
Complications and special situations during pregnancy and childbirth
Fear of childbirth (tokophobia)
Clinical skills in high-risk pregnancy
Duties and responsibilities of different professional groups during high-risk pregnancy and childbirth
Decision-making and anticipation in midwifery practice
Independence and responsibility towards the care of pregnancy and childbirth
Consulting and multidisciplinary collaboration
Allowances and benefits offered by society
Expert lectures on obstetrics and nutrition

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences
evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
- has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- can work in a client-oriented way
- solves professional tasks and problems
- works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs