The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Students have a family- and women-centered
approach and the ability to plan,
prepare and support for parenthood both
before, during and after childbirth, including
when
when parenting is different.

Apply knowledge in the medical field,
technological and midwifery knowledge in
the care of pregnancy complications and the care
of the newborn child in case of abnormalities.

Inter-professional action in case of complications
in
pregnancy and childbirth complications where the
child
is in need of special care.

SDG´s in focus:
​​#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
​#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#5 GENDER EQUALITY
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student has

Understanding of the relationship between
pregnancy
and obstetric complications and consequences
of these
on fetal- and child health.
The basics of fetal diagnosis and embryology

Ability to act, supervise and support
the woman and the family in a multi-professional
team in the event of pregnancy complications.

know the essentials of
maternal psychology

An understanding of the importance of family- and
women centered care in a prenatal setting.

knowledge of the most common risks
newborn baby and know the activities
around these.

Reflection on ethical situations that may
arise in the midwifery profession

Course contents

-the impact of pregnancy on fetal health:
prenatal care

-psychology of motherhood, 1sp/

The newborn child:

-Asphyxia , infection, injuries, diseases and
malformations

-nutritional status and vital functions of the
newborn

-human genetics and embryology

Prerequisites and co-requisites

courses Graviditet och hälsa and Postpartum och
familojecentrerad vård

Recommended or required reading

Paananen et.al (edit) Kätilötyö, Raskaus,
synnytys ja lapsivuodeaika. 2015, Edita

references

Terveyskyläpro, HUS NaiS Haikara-Synnytysopin
opas och HUS NaiS Kätilötyön ohejeet

Käypä hoito

-Lectures

-Litterature in neonatology, information during
course

-current articles

Rajantie J. Heikineheimo M.Renko M 2016
Lastentaudit, 6. edition. Duodecim.
or
Lindberg, Lagercrantz, 2012, Barnmedicin,
Studentlitteratur / Hanséus Katarina, Jägervall
Martin och Norman Mikael 5.e edition.
2020.

Sydänmaa-Storvik, Lapsen ja perheen hoitotyö,
2019

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 hours
  • - 15 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Individual task in the psychology of motherhood,
instructions on itslearning

Pair work before workshop.

Portfolio/learning diary

Participation in exercises,
workshops, guest lectures

Teacher

  • Silfver Jessica
  • Stenbäck Pernilla

Examiner

Silfver Jessica

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (9 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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