MDWF 3060

MDWF 3060 - Fundamentals of Waterbirth - 2cr.

DESCRIPTION:

This course examines the latest research and model practices regarding hydrotherapy for labor and birth. Waterbirth benefits, risks, common concerns and contraindications are addressed. Students will create practice documents, including care and cleaning protocols, client handouts, informed consent documents, and protocol for use in practice. Practical considerations for a smooth waterbirth experience for client and midwife will be addressed. A variety of learning methods are used to address course objectives, including professional videos, student-conducted research, in-depth study of latest publications on waterbirth, online discussions, and interactive sessions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will be versed on the latest waterbirth research, and be able to find and discuss current literature on waterbirth safety.

2. Students will be able to describe common concerns with waterbirth and the current research findings on these issues.

3. Students will be able to describe in depth the current best practices in hydrotherapy and waterbirth.

4. Students will gain an understanding of how to deal with emergencies during waterbirth, including knowledge of when to help a birthing person out of the water due to safety concerns.

5. Students will prepare to estimate EBL in water through visual learning.

6. Students will know what equipment is needed for waterbirth.

7. Students will create a client booklet for those who are planning a waterbirth, including client handouts & informed consent documents.

8. Students will create care and cleaning protocols for pools used for waterbirth.

9. Students will create protocols for waterbirth for use in their future practice.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Birth Pool Comparison 

• Waterbirth Supplies 

• Performing NRP After Waterbirth (Presentation)