Syllabus

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care I

Code
ASR29T
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Sexual, Reproductive and Perinatal Health (SRP)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Sexual, Reproductive and Perinatal Health1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 03 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 03 October 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

The overall aim of the course is for thestudent to understand the procedures and processesof uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care in a sustainable perspective. The student shall be able toconduct examinations and provide treatments related to these processes in simulation-bases training based on research and the midwifery scope of practice.

Upon completion of the course, studenta will beable to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of how psychosocial aspects, attachment and bonding can affect the process of becoming parent and family formation
  • problematize and reflect on the roles and needs of the woman, newborn, relatives and others that are closely involved, how this can be affected by uncomplicated, complicated medical and psychosocial processes during pregnancy, labour and postpartum period.
  • perform examinations and treatment in uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in simulation-based training within the Midwifery scope of practice
  • explain and reflect on health concepts regarding uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period including neonatal care
  • critically reflect on sustainability perspectives, governance, legislation, regulations and ethics in the midwifery profession in relation to pregnancy, labour and postpartum care
  • critically reflect on different forms of pain relief treatment in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

Course Content

The course comprises reflection, discussion and problematizing of normal processes in handling uncomplicated pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. Further studies include diagnosing and treating breast feeding and breastfeeding complications.

Assessment

Examinations are written home exam, seminars with reports and clinical simulation based training.

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Number of credits

  • Individual written take-home examination, 3.5 credits
  • Seminar, 2 credits
  • Simulation based training, 2 credits

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Individual written take-home examination - 3.5 Credits | U–G
  • Seminars - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Simulation based training - 2 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

  • A Swedish nursing licence, and a completed Bachelor‘s degree in any major in the health sciences and Thesis 15 credits

Other Information

Part of Postgraduate Programme in Midwifery 90 Credits. The course corresponds partially with SR3010.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.