Description

This Postgraduate Certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

The midwife works in the care and attention of pregnant women ensuring their hygiene, comfort, psychological support and nutritional care, as well as her own safety, development and overall health: the basic principles to ensure effective care. Thanks to the evolution of low-intervention childbirth proposed by the Ministry of Health and Social Policy, the different health professionals who work with the pregnant woman must provide adequate and effective care. They must reduce unnecessary interventions to a minimum, ensuring the privacy of the pregnant woman as well as favouring the care of the newborn, such as cleaning, placing identification bracelets and keeping them in close contact with the mother, favouring the maternal-filial bond.

Midwives play an essential role in the evolution of the pregnant woman, the postpartum mother and her newborn. They are professionals who are directly dedicated to the care of women, with the knowledge that allows them to achieve care in favor of the recommendations on normal childbirth, as well as the latest standards developed in the Clinical Guide for Normal Childbirth published by the Ministry of Health and Social Policy.

This line of thought and action coincides with a strong change that has to take place in the relationship between health teams and the female patient, to move from a technical relationship to one in which the bioethical principle of autonomy and attention to the integrity of the person involved is prioritised. The aim is to comprehensively address the process that women face during childbirth and thus improve health outcomes for them and their babies.

The general aim of this educational program is to update the knowledge and skills of midwives so they can address the health needs of women and their future children with scientific rigor and maximum level of professionalism. This training was created in response to multiple needs in the hospital environment for all professionals, both for those recently incorporated and those who have been providing their professional services for some time and who require constant up-to-date training in this very specific area of practice.

Improve your skills in the approach to Care During Pregnancy for Midwives through this program” 

This Postgraduate Certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the Postgraduate Certificate are:

  • More than 75 clinical cases presented by experts in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of which they are composed provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
  • The latest information on care and intervention in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • It contains practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning.
  • Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations which are presented to the student.
  • With special emphasis on evidence-based nursing and research methodologies in obstetrics.
  • All this will be complemented with theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, discussion forums on controversial topics and individual reflection papers.
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection.

This Postgraduate Certificate may be the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives you will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate from TECH Technological University"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program to train in real situations.

The design of this program is based on problem-based learning, by means of which the midwife must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the course. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Postgraduate Certificate"

Make the most of the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives and improve your patient care"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospitals and universities in the country, who are aware of the relevance of up-to-date training in order to intervene in the prevention, care and monitoring of obstetric health in our patients and are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Pregnancy

1.1.     Duration of Pregnancy Nomenclature
1.2.     Anatomo-Physiological Modifications

1.2.1.     Cardiovascular and Cardiac Changes

1.2.1.1. Cardiac Changes
1.2.1.2. Hematological Changes
1.2.1.3. Vascular Changes     

1.2.2.     Respiratory Changes

1.2.2.1. Anatomical Changes     
1.2.2.2. Functional Changes     

1.2.3.     Renal and Urinary Changes     

1.2.3.1. Anatomical Modifications     
1.2.3.2. Functional Modifications     

1.2.4.     Metabolic Changes     

1.2.4.1. Weight Gain     
1.2.4.2. Basal Metabolism     
1.2.4.3. Carbohydrate Metabolism     
1.2.4.4. Lipid Metabolism     
1.2.4.5. Protein Metabolism     
1.2.4.6. Acid-- Base Balance     
1.2.4.7. Water Metabolism     
1.2.4.8. Minerals and Vitamins     

1.2.5.     Genital and Mammary Changes     

1.2.5.1. External Genitalia     
1.2.5.2. Internal Genitalia     
1.2.5.3. Breast Changes     

1.2.6.     Endocrine Changes    

1.2.6.1. Constitution of the Fetoplacental Unit     
1.2.6.2. Pituitary     
1.2.6.3. Thyroid     
1.2.6.4. Parathyroid     
1.2.6.5. Pancreas     
1.2.6.6. Adrenal Gland     

1.2.7.     Skin and Eye Changes     

1.2.7.1. Vascular Changes     
1.2.7.2. Pigmentation Changes     
1.2.7.3. Tegumentary System     
1.2.7.4. Eye Changes     

1.2.8.     Gastrointestinal Changes     

1.2.8.1. Mouth     
1.2.8.2. Esophagus and Stomach     
1.2.8.3. Intestine     
1.2.8.4. Liver     
1.2.8.5. Gallbladder     

1.2.9.     Musculoskeletal Changes     

1.2.9.1. Change of the Center of Gravity     
1.2.9.2. Pelvis     
1.2.9.3. Musculoskeletal Alterations     

1.3.     Diagnosis of Pregnancy 

1.3.1.     Diagnosis of Pregnancy     
1.3.2.     Biochemical Tests     

1.3.2.1. Biological Tests     
1.3.2.2. Immunological Tests     

1.3.3.     Ultrasound     
1.3.4.     Signs and Symptoms     

1.3.4.1. Signs     
1.3.4.2. Symptoms     

1.4.     Prenatal Care Pregnancy Control Program

1.4.1.     Prenatal Care     
1.4.2.     Pregnancy Control Program     

1.4.2.1. First Pregnancy Check-up Visit (< 10 weeks)     
1.4.2.2. Successive Prenatal Visits     

1.4.3.     Perinatal Risk Assessment     
1.4.4.     Prenatal Control Protocols     

1.4.4.1. Definition     
1.4.4.2. Objectives     
1.4.4.3. Personnel Involved     
1.4.4.4. Process     

1.5.     Prenatal Diagnosis  

1.5.1.     Non-Invasive Techniques     
1.5.2.     Invasive Techniques     
1.5.3.     Counseling of the Couple in Prenatal Diagnosis

1.5.3.1. Definition
1.5.3.2. General Objectives     
1.5.3.3. Specific Objectives     
1.5.3.4. Targeted Population     
1.5.3.5. Description of the Process     

1.6.     Health Education for the Pregnant Woman

1.6.1.     Health Education for the Pregnant Woman     
1.6.2.     Healthy Habits     

1.6.2.1. Food     
1.6.2.2. Consumption of Harmful Substances    
1.6.2.3. In Work     
1.6.2.4. Sports     
1.6.2.5. Travel     
1.6.2.6. Hygiene, Clothing, and Footwear     
1.6.2.7. Violence in Pregnancy     

1.6.3.     Sexuality     
1.6.4.     Common Discomforts During Pregnancy     

1.6.4.1. Cardiovascular     
1.6.4.2. Dermatological     
1.6.4.3. Digestive     
1.6.4.4. Locomotor     
1.6.4.5. Respiratory     
1.6.4.6. Genitourinary     

1.6.5.     Alarm Signs
1.6.6.     Promotion of Breastfeeding     
1.6.7.     Birth Plan     

1.7.     Nutrition of the Pregnant Woman  

1.7.1.     Evaluation of the Diet     

1.7.1.1. Energy Requirements     
1.7.1.2. Food Selection     
1.7.1.3. Supplements During Pregnancy     
1.7.1.4. Weight Gain     

1.7.2.     Special Situations     

1.7.2.1. Pharmacological Treatment     
1.7.2.2. Vegetarians     

1.7.3.     Dietary Counseling During Pregnancy     

1.8.     Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy 

1.8.1.     Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy    
1.8.2.     Pharmacology in Pregnancy    
1.8.3.     Mechanisms of Action in the Mother and Fetus    

1.8.3.1. Mother    
1.8.3.2. Placenta    
1.8.3.3. Fetus    

1.8.4.     Use and Management of Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy
1.8.5.     Indications, Pharmaceutical Interaction, and Dosage

1.8.5.1. Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, and Antipyretic Medications
1.8.5.2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Prophylactics and Antiulcer Medications
1.8.5.3. Anticoagulants    
1.8.5.4. Laxatives    
1.8.5.5. E Vitamins    
1.8.5.6. Antianemic Medications    
1.8.5.7. Antiarrhythmics    
1.8.5.8. Antihypertensives    
1.8.5.9. Hormones    
1.8.5.10. Oral Contraceptives    
1.8.5.11. Oral Antidiabetics    
1.8.5.12. Corticosteroids    
1.8.5.13. Dermatological Treatments    
1.8.5.14. Antiviral Treatments    
1.8.5.15. Trichomonicides     
1.8.5.16. Antibiotics     
1.8.5.17. Antiasthmatics     
1.8.5.18. Antitussives     
1.8.5.19. Rhinologicals     
1.8.5.20. Antihistamines     
1.8.5.21. Antiepileptics     
1.8.5.22. Antidepressants     
1.8.5.23. Antipsychotics    

1.8.6.     Annex FDA Classification of the Different Groups of Medications     

1.9.     Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy       

1.9.1.     Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy     
1.9.2.     Cultural and Religious Influences     
1.9.3.     The Meaning and Impact of Pregnancy on the Couple and on the Family and Social Environment     
1.9.4.     Psychological Changes in Pregnancy     

1.9.4.1. First Trimester     
1.9.4.2. Second Trimester    
1.9.4.3. Third Trimester    

1.9.5.     Bonding