MDWF 2040

MDWF 2040 - Postpartum Care - 2 cr.

DESCRIPTION:

This course provides instruction in understanding, preparing for and meeting the physiological and emotional changes, problems and needs the birthing parent may have during the postpartum period. It includes what to do in the first few hours after birth as well as providing excellent care and record keeping in the subsequent postpartum care visits. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. An awareness of a birthing parent’s spiritual, physical, and emotional postpartum needs, and how to help them meet those needs.

2. Education of parents in preparing for the postpartum period.

3. Adequate care required the first few hours after birth.

4. Understanding of the physiological and anatomical changes that occur in postpartum period.

5. Common problems in the postpartum period. This document is confidential and proprietary to the Midwives College of Utah and cannot be used, disclosed or duplicated without the prior written consent of the Midwives College of Utah. This is an unpublished work protected by federal copyright laws and no unauthorized copying, adaptation, distribution or display is permitted. PAGE 3

6. Uncommon problems in postpartum parent and when to refer to other care providers.

7. Extra nutritional demands needed by the postpartum parent and how to help the new parent meet them.

8. How to support clients gently tone and condition the body in the six weeks postpartum period.

9. The emotional, psychological, social, cultural and sexual aspects of the postpartum period including contraceptive education and counseling and how to connect clients with other health care practitioners and/or support systems in community as needed.

10. Providing adequate care of the postpartum parent during the 24-hr, 72 hour, one week, two week and six week postpartum care visits. 

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Meeting the Parents Needs 

• Preparing for a Healthy Postpartum 

• Postpartum Information for Parents 

• Postpartum Care 

• Case Review 

• Providing Postpartum Care to Everyone 

• Healthy Attachment & Bonding 

• Nutrition for Postpartum 

• Toning Your Body in the First 6 Weeks Postpartum 

• Sexuality in Postpartum 

• Contraception Methods 

• Postpartum Visit Schedule

  • 24-Hour Home Visit 

  • 72-Hour Home Visit 

  • 1 Week Visit 

  • 2 Week Visit 

  • 6 Week Visit 

• Postpartum Record Form 

• Special Help for Parents 

• Community and Internet Resources 

• Self-care Plan 

• Practice Guidelines

  • Bonding and Attachment 

  • Postpartum Mood Disorders 

  • Postpartum Anemia