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Postgraduate certificate Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives

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The birth of a healthy child is not, although it may seem so, a casual event. It is the result of a great deal of care and attention given with generosity and professionalism by different professional categories. It also considers that childbirth care should be based on the principles of humanization, fetal control and pain relief. Accordingly, the protocols for assistance during dilatation and expulsion must prioritize the safety and health of both the mother and the newborn. The final objective is to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the newborn child during the whole birth process.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

8 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

The world's largest faculty of nursing”

Description

The Postgraduate certificate in Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

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The midwife works in the care and attention of pregnant women ensuring their hygiene, comfort, psychological support and nutritional care, as well as her own safety, development and overall health: the basic principles to ensure effective care. Thanks to the evolution of low-intervention childbirth, the different health professionals who work with pregnant women must provide adequate and effective care, reduce unnecessary interventions to a minimum and ensure their privacy, as well as promote newborn care such as cleaning, placing identification bracelets, etc., in close contact with the mother, thereby favoring the mother-child bond.

The role of the midwife in the evolution of the pregnant woman, laboring woman and her newborn is essential, procured by professionals dedicated directly to the care of women, since the combined knowledge allows to achieve care in favor of the recommendations on normal childbirth.

This line of thought and action coincides with a strong change that has to take place in the relationship between health teams and the woman user, to move from a technical relationship to one in which the bioethical principle of autonomy and attention to the integrity of the person involved is prioritized. The aim is to comprehensively address the process that women face during childbirth and thereby improve health outcomes for them and their babies.

Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, TECH offers a comprehensive program and an innovative educational methodology, Relearning. Additionally, the university program counts with the participation of an International Guest Director, who is in charge of delving into the latest advances in the professional practice of midwives through an exclusive Masterclass.

Become a specialized Midwife through the Masterclass offered in this 100% online Postgraduate certificate"

The Postgraduate certificate in Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

More than 75 clinical cases presented by experts in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
The latest information on care and intervention in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contains practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision aking in the situations that are presented to the student
With special emphasis on evidence-based nursing and research methodologies in obstetrics
All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives, you will obtain a certificate issued by TECH Global University"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Postgraduate certificate"

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Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives and improve your patient care"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the leading hospitals and universities , aware of the relevance of current education in order to intervene in the prevention, care and monitoring of the obstetric health of our patients, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

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This Diploma in Postpartum Care of Newborns for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"

Module 1. Newborn nursing care

1.1. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life
1.2. Assessment of the Neonate's Health Status
1.3. Immediate Care of the Newborn
1.4. Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics of the Newborn
1.5. General Care of the Newborn
1.6. Newborn Feeding
1.7. Discharge Counseling

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A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development”

Postgraduate Certificate in Postpartum Care of the Newborn for Midwives

The midwife plays a crucial role in the evolution of the pregnant woman, the puérpera and her newborn, devoting herself entirely to the direct care of the woman. Thus, the collaboration and shared knowledge between the professionals make it possible to provide care that favors the recommendations of normal childbirth. In fact, this approach is in line with an important change in the relationship between health teams and women users, in which priority is given to the bioethical principle of autonomy and to the integral care of the person involved. You will learn about all these aspects if you enroll in the Postgraduate Certificate in Postpartum Newborn Care for Midwives, which will offer you an updated and comprehensive vision of this field.

Apply the most innovative strategies to the care of the newborn.

The general purpose of the Postgraduate Certificate in Postpartum Newborn Care for Midwives is to update your skills so that you can attend to the health needs of women and their future children with scientific rigor and the highest professional level. To this end, you will study in depth the adaptation to extrauterine life, the assessment of the neonate's state of health or the criteria for immediate care, among other key points. This high-level training is a response to various needs in the hospital environment and you will be able to complete it 100% online. All you need is a device with an Internet connection and the desire to take your healthcare career a step further.