Labr Brth Pstprtm Newbrn Cre

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course develops the knowledge base of the principles of midwifery care for childbearing people and their families, linking psychophysiologic processes to experiences of labor and birth. Concepts of physiologic birth and its powerful benefits are connected to midwifery hallmarks of care and lead to thoughtful analysis of management options in a variety of birth environments. The knowledge base for assessment of physical and emotional changes of childbearing, the postpartum period, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, early bonding and parenting behaviors is explored. The neonate’s transition to extrauterine life, assessments for newborn health, gestational age, attachment behaviors and care in the first four weeks of life are described. Fundamentals of emergency response to obstetric emergencies and perinatal care of complex clients in the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn periods are presented.