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The care of the woman after childbirth must be carried out with extreme care, due to the pathologies that can arise in the Puerperium for Midwives"

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After childbirth, women need a period of time to recover their usual conditions, both hormonal and of the female reproductive system. During this period of puerperium, complications may arise in women's health, so it is important that professionals working in the field of gynecology specialize in this area.

The up to date contents of this professional master’s degree and its integrative approach will give rise to a complete vision of all aspects related to the Puerperium. The contents will provide a journey through the various needs of the woman and the newborn during the Puerperium, both in physiological situations and in those that deviate from normality. 

Both the design of the program and the didactic material used will facilitate the understanding of concepts, and the realization of practical cases will help to adapt what has been learned to clinical practice. In this way, the professional master’s degree will provide immersive learning in order to train professionals in real situations of their daily professional practice. 

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This professional master’s degree in Puerperium for Midwives contains the most complete and up to date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

  • The development of case studies presented by Puerperium experts
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • News about the puerperium period
  • Practical exercises where the self assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the Puerperium
  • 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 professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Childbirth for Midwives, you will obtain a degree from TECH Global University"

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of Puerperium for Midwives, who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference 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 training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the professional master’s degree. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by recognized experts, with great experience in Puerperium for Midwives.

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

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This 100% online master's degree will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

Objectives

The professional master’s degree in Puerperium for Midwives is oriented to train midwives in their daily work during the care of women in the puerperium period.

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General Objectives

  • Update and expand the midwife's knowledge in the field of postpartum care in the hospital, in the health center and at home
  • Obtain an integrated vision of the care required by women and their children during the Puerperium
  • Understand the puerperium phase from a global and biopsychosocial point of view 
  • Facilitate the performance of the midwife dedicated to the care of the woman and the newborn in the postpartum phase
  • Help provide quality postpartum care based on scientific evidence 
  • Contribute to the midwife's decision making in situations that deviate from normality
  • Have the tools to achieve a multidisciplinary management in the puerperium 
  • Acquire the professional competencies necessary to offer a quality and updated healthcare practice 
  • Apply the knowledge obtained to solve problems that may arise in health care practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Physiological Puerperium 

  • Broaden the knowledge about the changes of the puerperium in its different stages in the context of physiology
  • Recognize deviations from normality in the development of the puerperium in order to be able to identify pathological situations 
  • Improve capacity in the application of midwifery care to women and newborns in the immediate Puerperium in the delivery room
  • Improve capacity in the application of midwifery care to women and newborns in the puerperium hospitalization ward
  • Improve capacity in the application of midwifery care to women and newborns in the midwifery practice in primary care
  • Comprehensive knowledge of newborn screening procedures
  • Train midwives in the care of women and newborns during the home Puerperium

Module 2. Risk Situations in the Puerperium 

  • Increase knowledge about the complications that may arise during the different stages of the puerperium
  • Specific management of women's pathology in the Puerperium
  • Improve the midwife's ability to act in the early management of the main complications that may appear during the puerperium
  • Improve the midwife's ability to apply care in each of the pathologies in the puerperium from the hospital care setting and in the primary care office 
  • Know and manage perineal trauma caused by vaginal delivery
  • Demonstrate competency in the application of midwifery care in perineal trauma

Module 3. Pelvic Floor 

  • Know in depth the different structures that form the pelvic floor 
  • Identify perineal trauma as a result of childbirth 
  • Update on the care required for perineal injuries 
  • Recognize and initiate early management of pathologies
  • Identify situations that require referral to other professionals 
  • Update knowledge regarding short- and long-term complications of perineal trauma
  • Know the current context in Spain in reference to female genital mutilation 
  • Know the types of female genital mutilation
  • Identify those women who have been victims of genital mutilation
  • Improve the midwife's response to a situation of female genital mutilation in the hospital or in the doctor's office

Module 4. Breastfeeding 

  • Identify the importance of breastfeeding
  • Expand knowledge of breast anatomy, breast milk formation and its properties
  • Identify those situations in which breastfeeding is contraindicated in order to avoid risk situations for the neonate
  • Assess the normality patterns of a correct intake
  • Enable midwives to provide simple, effective and evidence-based health education to mothers who wish to breastfeed
  • Understand the relationship between bonding and the establishment of breastfeeding
  • Update knowledge of the different techniques for expressing breast milk and the proper guidelines for safe storage of expressed milk
  • Have a broad understanding of the objectives and strategies of the IHAN within the National Health System

Module 5. Newborn 

  • Improve knowledge related to the different classifications of the neonate based on the different established parameters 
  • Deepen the knowledge about the adaptation of the different devices and systems of the newborn in its extrauterine life
  • Improve management related to the general examination criteria of the healthy newborn and identify abnormal situations 
  • Know and manage the care required by the newborn in different areas
  • Designing sessions for parents on how to care for their newborns
  • Improve the management of the main reasons for parental consultation in the midwife's office on newborn problems
  • Update the aspects related to the prevention of sudden infant death of sudden infant death

Module 6. Special Situations 

  • Know in depth the characteristics and care needed by premature babies
  • Know in depth the characteristics and care require by premature babies
  • Improve knowledge about the characteristics and care required by infants born with low birth weight or RIC 
  • Identify potential short- and long-term complications of premature, postmature, low birth weight and RIC infants
  • Improve the management of the care needs of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
  • Identify situations at risk for EHI in order to prevent it and provide early and effective care at birth
  • Know the care required by infants with perinatal infection 
  • Know the specific needs in the care of newborns of mothers who have used drugs during pregnancy and or childbirth 
  • Learn techniques to provide the right breastfeeding support for premature infants to premature infants
  • Identify and know the most frequent problems that appear in the breastfeeding program
  • Update the treatment of breastfeeding related problems
  • Know the evidence based protocols recommended for breastfeeding problems

Module 7. Psychological and Emotional Aspects in the Puerperium 

  • Know the neurobiological processes of the puérpera
  • Understand the relationship between the hormonal system of the pregnant woman and the establishment of the bond
  • Know the psychic changes of the puerperium
  • Identify risk factors for bond disruption
  • Know the recommendations of good practices in a situation of perinatal loss
  • Identify the phases of grief and its correct management 
  • Identify the different types of perinatal loss
  • Identify the differences between depression and perinatal bereavement
  • Learn how to handle the different scales for the assessment of perinatal bereavement

Module 8. Sexuality and Contraception in the Puerperium 

  • Increase knowledge of the physiology of the female reproductive system
  • Increase knowledge about the female genital cycle and the hormonal influence on it
  • Know in depth the sexual response cycle and its different stages
  • Recognize the physical, physiological and psychological changes of the pregnant woman that may influence her sexual health
  • Learn how to use tools to promote sexual health in the Puerperium
  • Recognize and identify the most frequent sexual problems during the puerperium
  • Increase knowledge regarding sexual dysfunctions of female desire, arousal and orgasm
  • Know and identify anorgasmia, its causes and treatment 
  • Identify and differentiate vaginismus and dyspareunia 
  • Improve the management and treatment of vaginismus and dyspareunia from the midwife's office
  • Improve knowledge of the different types of contraception that can be used in the Puerperium

Module 9. Parentality 

  • Know the concept of "Positive Parenting" and its legal and institutional framework
  • Know the necessary criteria essential for positive parenting
  • Identify the different types of family
  • Learn how to use the tools for identifying family needs
  • Identify the different parental educational styles
  • Understand the strategies necessary for coeducation
  • Delve into the design of workshops to promote coeducation
  • Improve knowledge of the tools necessary for the correct resolution of intra-family conflicts
  • Identify and promote the elements necessary for the correct establishment of attachment
  • Identify the types of attachment
  • Expand knowledge of assessment and diagnostic tools for bonding disorders
  • Deepen in the different types of psychological mistreatment and its risk factors

Module 10. Management and Legislation 

  • Increase knowledge about the rights and duties of the newborn and the newborn in the area of health
  • Broaden knowledge of the ethical principles that should govern the midwife's healthcare practice
  • Deepen the patient's right to autonomy
  • Improve knowledge of the professional's responsibility in the context of health care 
  • Identify methods for evaluating the quality of care in healthcare practice
  • Improve knowledge of the concept of health programs and their objectives when applying them in healthcare practice
  • Optimize resources when planning the activities that will be part of the health program
  • Learn to distinguish Clinical Practice Guidelines, care maps and clinical pathways
  • Delve into in the concept and stages of health planning
  • Deepen the knowledge on the organization of obstetric care in the Puerperium from the different levels of care
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Professional Master's Degree in Childbirth for Midwives

The period after childbirth is a time of great care to ensure the safety of the mother, in this area the assistance of midwives is essential, as they are responsible for ensuring the safety of the mother and child. In TECH Global University we recognize the importance of this branch of knowledge, for this reason, we designed the most complete and updated Professional Master's Degree in Midwifery for Midwives in the educational market. Our program consists of 1,500 instructional hours, within which students will have access to a sophisticated curriculum, structured with the latest advances in the field. In addition, with the new acquired knowledge, students will have the necessary skills to carry out a competent accompaniment process, in which a quality assistance practice is offered.

Postgraduate in Childbirth for Midwives 100% online

Our postgraduate course in Childbirth for Midwives stands out for having a highly prepared and experienced faculty, thanks to this, students have the opportunity to qualify themselves with experts who will facilitate their progress in topics related to women's care, psychological aspects, sexuality, parenting, among other conceptual areas of great academic value. In addition, at TECH we have a state-of-the-art multimedia teaching system, which allows students to develop their skills through advanced content in an interactive way, which confronts them with real life situations, and prepares them for the possible challenges of the workplace.