The postgraduate diploma in Postpartum after Natural Birth will equip you with the knowledge of cutting-edge techniques to prevent the onset of mood disorders in mothers after pregnancy” 

Depression, anxiety, or afterpains are conditions commonly affecting women after pregnancy. Meanwhile, nutritional problems and body temperature regulation issues often impact newborns.  Consequently, cutting-edge methods have been developed to prevent and treat all of these situations with the utmost effectiveness, aiming to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the child. Therefore, it is crucial for all health professionals who wish to stay at the forefront of medicine to identify these updated procedures.  

This is why TECH has developed this postgraduate diploma, providing students with the latest scientific evidence regarding the management of postpartum care after natural childbirth. Over 450 hours of intensive updates, they will learn advanced protocols for the medical follow-up of newborns and delve into recent findings on the benefits and drawbacks of vaccines at these ages. They will also identify sophisticated strategies to prevent postpartum depression in mothers and mechanisms to prevent obstetric trauma.   

All of this without the need to make inconvenient daily commutes to a study center, as this program features a revolutionary 100% online methodology.  Likewise, professionals will have excellent educational resources available in a wide variety of formats, including videos, supplementary readings, and evaluative tests.  Therefore, they will obtain a fully personalized learning experience tailored to their individual academic preferences.

Analyze the drawbacks and benefits that vaccines offer to newborns based on the latest scientific evidence”

This postgraduate diploma in Postpartum after Natural Birth contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Neonatology
• 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
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• 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

Complete your desired update in postpartum care after natural childbirth while enjoying the best educational materials available in the educational landscape”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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 academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Get to know, throughout this program, the cutting-edge procedures for establishing medical follow-up of the newborn"

The 100% online methodology offered by this program allows you to update yourself without leaving your own home"

The postgraduate diploma in Postpartum after Natural Childbirth has been developed with the idea of providing professionals with the most up-to-date knowledge in this field.  During the 6 months of academic experience, you will discover the latest strategies to address the needs of both the mother and the newborn to ensure their complete safety.  Additionally, this learning will be preserved through the achievement of the following general and specific objectives.  

Incorporate recent advances in postpartum care after natural childbirth into your daily practice in just 6 months”

General Objectives

• Acquire fundamental knowledge about the physiology of Natural Childbirth, ancient cultural practices, and the emotional needs of women during childbirth, as well as the implications of medical interventions 
• Acquire essential skills and knowledge for the care of pregnant women and their fetuses, including promoting healthy pregnancies and identifying potential complications 
• Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of childbirth emergencies, with a focus on interprofessional collaboration and patient rights advocacy 
• Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal emergencies, with an emphasis on early problem recognition and the application of appropriate interventions 
• Emphasize fundamental knowledge about the neuroscience of pregnancy, motherhood, and perinatal care, as well as the scientific evidence related to Natural Childbirth and evidence-based care practices 
• Acquire fundamental knowledge about home births, including team management and organization, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum preparation and support, as well as the identification and management of special situations and home obstetric emergencies 
• Acquire fundamental knowledge about Natural Childbirth units, such as birthing centers and hospital units, and develop skills to assess, plan, and manage these environments, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction for women and their families 
• Acquire fundamental knowledge and practical skills in newborn care, as well as the ability to provide comprehensive and safe care in this critical stage of life and collaborate with other health professionals and families to ensure the well-being of the newborn
• Acquire knowledge about the physical and emotional needs of the mother during the perinatal period
• Develop skills to provide emotional support and comprehensive care to the mother during the postpartum period, including difficult and emotionally intense situations 
• Promote the prevention and care of maternal mental health during the perinatal period, including the detection and treatment of mood disorders and addressing obstetric trauma and obstetric violence 
• Analyze the stages of labor and pain management and relaxation techniques 
• Develop skills in creating and monitoring personalized birth plans 
• Examine the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in childbirth care 
• Promote emotional preparation and support for women and their families during the childbirth process 
• Acquire skills to identify and manage high-risk situations in pregnancy and childbirth 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Natural Childbirth

• Analyze the science and evolution of Natural Childbirth, and how current medical practices compare to historical and global statistics
• Examine the physiology of normal childbirth in the human species, including the hormonal cocktail, positions, and female sexuality 
• Analyze childbirth practices in ancestral cultures and their relevance in the present 
• Identify and address the emotional needs of women during childbirth and how professionals can support them 
• Thoroughly analyze the role of Oxytocin in Natural Childbirth and the differences between endogenous and exogenous Oxytocin 
• Examine current pandemics related to childbirth and their impact on the health of women and newborns 
• Delve into the needs of the newborn during and after childbirth, including intestinal and epidermal flora, the umbilical cord, and placental blood 
• Analyze the intervention in childbirth and how it affects the environment and safety, as well as the importance of respecting the nature of the process 

Module 2. Newborn Needs 

• Examine the importance of Natural Birth and the care of the newborn in this stage 
• Acquire skills in the immediate assessment of the newborn, including vital signs measurement and establishing respiration 
• Promote and facilitate the first skin-to-skin contact and early initiation of breastfeeding 
• Conduct a physical examination of the newborn and detect warning signs 
• Examine best practices in umbilical cord management 
• Review the administration of screening tests and prevention, such as Vitamin K administration and initial immunization 
• Provide advice on vaccines and support natural immunization 
• Examine appropriate techniques for newborn skin care and hygiene 
• Promote safe sleep practices and prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 
• Deepen proper medical follow-up and monitor the newborn's development 

Module 3. Mother's Needs

• Thoroughly examine immediate care and pelvic floor recovery 
• Examine the causes and physiology of afterbirth pains (entuertos) 
• Analyze pain management strategies and provide appropriate care 
• Thoroughly examine the return of menstruation and the factors influencing its reappearance 
• Deepen the relationship between menstruation and breastfeeding 
• Identify contraceptive methods compatible with breastfeeding 
• Identify the symptoms of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder 
• Identify types and manifestations of obstetric violence 

Dive deeper into cutting-edge tools to manage the needs of the newborn and the mother in the postpartum period"