A first class academic compendium specially designed for you to update yourself correctly in a field with high professional demand"  

Due to the preference of mothers to conceive their children at home, health professionals have had to update their knowledge and way of working, especially those in the nursing field. Home birth is becoming increasingly popular, involving the water birth procedure, which leads to the formation of more comprehensive and skilled teams to carry out this process. 

Faced with this need, TECH has developed the following program with the objective of providing up-to-date and rigorous information to nursing professionals. Throughout the following weeks we will delve into aspects such as home care, water birth and the conformation of health units that carry out this procedure outside the clinical facilities.

In this way, the professional of the area will be qualified in a booming sector with high demand. All this through a high-impact informative package, accompanied by audiovisual resources, complementary readings and practical exercises developed with the Relearning methodology, offering a more immersive experience and a better use by confronting the graduate with real and simulated situations. 

This is a postgraduate diploma in a 100% online format, which can be accessed from any device with an Internet connection, without having to meet schedules or travel to an on-site center. In addition to this, it has the participation of experts and specialists in the area, thereby guaranteeing exclusive and high-impact material. 

You will learn the principles of design and architecture of birthing centers, as well as the conformation of their sanitary equipment"

This postgraduate diploma in Natural Childbirth Units for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Natural Childbirth Units for Nursing
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

You will learn about the advantages of water during the birthing process, as well as the physiological effects that occur during childbirth”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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’s design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Download the content of this program to your everyday device and review it as often as you need to reinforce the knowledge covered"

No fixed schedules or travel to on-site centers. What are you waiting for? Enroll now!"

The design of this program has been conceived to bring together the most up-to-date educational content in the field together with a high-impact methodology that allows the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. For this reason TECH guarantees that, after completing the postgraduate diploma, the professional will have up-to-date knowledge of the Natural Childbirth Units, having also acquired new competencies and skills to offer their patients the best specialized care. Therefore, this program is the best option for nursing professionals to get up to date with the most recent information in the professional field.

One of the advantages of taking this program is that you won't have to pause your daily routine, as the format is tailored to your needs and time" 

General Objectives

• Acquire fundamental knowledge about the physiology of Natural Childbirth, ancestral cultural practices and the emotional needs of women during childbirth, as well as the implications of medical interventions
• Acquire essential skills and knowledge in the care of pregnant women and their fetuses, including the promotion of healthy pregnancies and the identification of possible complications
• Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, management and prevention of emergencies in childbirth, with a focus on interprofessional collaboration and advocacy for patients' rights
• Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal emergencies, with a focus on early recognition of problems and application of appropriate interventions
• Focus on fundamental knowledge about the neuroscience of pregnancy, Maternity and perinatal care, as well as the scientific evidence related to Natural Childbirth and evidence-based care practices
• Acquire fundamental knowledge about home labor and birth, including team management and organization, preparation and accompaniment during pregnancy, labor and puerperium, and 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 at this critical stage of life and how to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families to ensure the well-being of the newborn
• Acquire knowledge of the physical and emotional needs of the mother in the perinatal period
• Develop skills to provide comprehensive support and care for the mother during the postpartum period, including difficult and emotionally intense situations
• Promote prevention and care of maternal mental health in the perinatal period, including the detection and treatment of mood disorders and the management of obstetric trauma and obstetric violence
• Analyze the stages of labor and pain management and relaxation techniques
• Develop skills in the development and monitoring of individualized birth plans
• Examine the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in childbirth care
• Encourage emotional preparation and support for women and their families during the birthing process
• Acquire skills in identifying and managing high-risk situations during pregnancy and childbirth

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Home Birth

• Analyze in depth the scientific evidence, history and anthropology of home birth and childbirth, considering the importance of preventing obstetric violence
• Analyze how to manage and organize the team, as well as how to select and use the necessary materials for home birth
• Analyze how to carry out an adequate follow-up and accompaniment during pregnancy, including the elaboration of the clinical history and the identification of difficulties and deviations from normality
• Examine the assistance and accompaniment of dilation at home, using non-pharmacological resources to alleviate pain and addressing deviations from normality
• Accompany birth, placental abruption and delivery, and manage dystocia and other complications that may arise
• Analyze in depth the physiology of water birth, examining the safety of this type of home birth
• Identify special situations, perform hospital transfers and manage obstetrical emergencies in the home environment
• Examine the appropriate follow-up and support during the postpartum period, both physically and emotionally, for both mother and baby
• Analyze Mental Health in the Puerperium, including Lactation, perinatal death and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Develop research knowledge and examine strategies to care for the pelvic floor during and after childbirth

Module 2. Water Birth

• Examine in depth the history and worldwide practices of water birth and understand its advantages and physiological effects
• Analyze the physical and physiological fundamentals of water birth, including Archimedes' principle and physiological changes during submersion
• Identify the criteria for immersion and common contraindications for water birth
• Analyze the monitoring of conditions during water birth, including water temperature, infection control and body mechanics
• Examine the second stage (fetal expulsion) of water birth, protecting the perineum and addressing potential complications
• Assess neonatal physiology and the newborn in the context of water birth
• Analyze in depth the practices of the third physiological stage and postpartum care in water birth
• Facilitate the initiation of breastfeeding and postpartum follow-up in water birth cases
• Identify and prevent specific water birth complications and manage emergency situations
• Provide water birth education, support and resources to women and their families as well as to healthcare professionals

Module 3. Natural Childbirth Units

• Examine in depth the definition and function of birthing centers and differentiate them from hospitals
• Analyze the principles of birthing home design and architecture to create comfortable and safe environments
• Identify the services offered by birthing centers and hospital birthing units at prenatal, labor and delivery at the prenatal, delivery and postnatal stages
• Promote and support birthing centers and their importance in the care of low-risk pregnancies
• Compare the safety, comfort and satisfaction of women in birth centers and birthing hospitals
• Examine the role of professionals in birth centers and hospital units, as well as the qualification needed to work in these settings
• Examine in depth the planning and management of birthing centers, financing, and staff selection
• Explore future trends and perspectives in the development of birthing centers and hospital birthing units, considering technological innovations, policies and models of care centered on women and families

You'll delve into the signs and symptoms of labor, so it will be easier for you to know when to go home"