The WHO recommendations on the benefits of breastfeeding make it essential to have this kind of training"   

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

This advanced master’s degree is designed to help midwives specialize in the postpartum period and breastfeeding, which are very important aspects of a woman's life once she has had a child, especially for first-time patients. Thus, this specialization is designed to train students, with a complete program and with a theoretical-practical specialization, in one of the stages of the sexual and reproductive life of women. 

In turn, it should be taken into account that breastfeeding provides significantly greater protection than artificial feeding against diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections in children, the main causes of mortality in low-income populations. In 1993, the WHO estimated that 1.5 million infant deaths could be prevented each year through effective breastfeeding. In addition, formula milk is not only expensive, but can be a risk factor for malnutrition, as some mothers may be tempted to dilute it or switch prematurely to other forms of feeding.  

On the other hand, in some high-income countries many mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they wish; although about 80% of mothers decide to breastfeed when they give birth, only 36% continue six months after delivery. There are several causes, many mothers stop breastfeeding porque they have a false perception that their milk isn’t nourishing enough for their newborn, they lose confidence in themselves and in the idea that they are producing enough milk for their child to feed correctly. 

All this makes it necessary to have specific and quality studies that give mothers the keys to breastfeeding and the particularities of the postpartum period. Throughout this specialization, the student will learn all of the current approaches to the different challenges posed by their profession. A high-level step that will become a process of improvement, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level.  

This challenge is one of TECH's social commitments: to help highly qualified professionals to specialize and develop their personal, social and work skills during the course of their training.   

TECH will not only take you through the theoretical knowledge offered, but will show you another way of studying and learning, more organic, simpler and more efficient. It works to keep you motivated and to create a passion for learning that will drive you to think and develop your critical-thinking skills. 

A high-level scientific training program, supported by advanced technological development and the teaching experience of the best professionals" 

This advanced master’s degree in Breastfeeding and Puerperium Care contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• The latest technology in online teaching software    
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand 
• Practical cases presented by practising experts    
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems 
• Teaching supported by remote training 
• Continuous updating and retraining systems    
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations 
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: Questions to the expert, discussion forums and knowledge    
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work 
• Content that is accessible from any, fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the program    

A training program created for professionals who aspire to excellence that will allow you to acquire new skills and strategies in a smooth and effective way" 

Our teaching staff is made up of working professionals. In this way TECH ensures that it delivers the educational up-to-date objectives that it aims for. A multidisciplinary team of trained and experienced professionals in different environments, who will develop theoretical knowledge efficiently, but, above all, will put at the service of specialization the practical knowledge derived from their own experience: one of the differential qualities of this advanced master’s degree.

This mastery of the subject matter is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this advanced master’s degree. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of E-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, you will be able to study with a range of user-friendly and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your specialization.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice learning. With the help of an innovative system of interactive videos and Learning from an Expert, the student will be able to acquire the knowledge as if he/she were facing the scenario he/she is learning at that moment. A concept that will make it possible to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

A deep and comprehensive dive into the strategies and approaches in Puerperio and Breastfeeding"

We have the best teaching methodology and a multitude of simulated cases that will help you train in real situations"

The objective is to train highly qualified professionals for work experience. An objective that is complemented, moreover, in a global manner, by promoting human development that lays the foundations for a better society. This objective is focused on helping professionals reach a much higher level of expertise and control. A goal that you will be be able to achieve thanks to a highly intensive and detailed course.    

If your goal is to improve in your profession, to acquire a qualification that will enable you to compete among the best, then look no further: Welcome to TECH”   

General Objectives

• Update and expand the midwife's knowledge in the field of postpartum care in the hospital, health center and at home 
• Obtain an integrated vision of the care required by women and their children during the postpartum 
• Understand the postpartum 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 process in difficult situations
• Have the tools to achieve a multidisciplinary management in postpartum 
• Acquire the professional competencies necessary to offer a quality and up-to-date healthcare practice
• Apply the knowledge obtained when solving problems that may arise in practical situations in healthcare 
• Up-to-date knowledge in breastfeeding 
• Promote work strategies based on a comprehensive approach to care for mothers who are aware of breastfeeding as a reference model for achieving excellence in care
• Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system, and the possibility of development through online simulation
• workshops and/or specific training
• Encourage professional stimulation through continuing education and research 

Specific Objectives

• Broaden knowledge about the changes in Postpartum in its different stages in the context of physiology 
• Recognize abnormalities in the development of postpartum in order to identify pathological situations 
• Improve competencies in the application of midwifery care to the woman and the newborn in the immediate postpartum period in the delivery room 
• Improve competencies in the application of midwifery care for women and newborns in the postpartum hospitalization ward 
• Improve competencies in the application of midwifery care for women and newborns in the midwifery practice for Primary Care 
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of newborn screening procedures 
• Train midwives in the care of women and newborns in the follow-up of the postpartum period at home 
• Increase awareness of the complications that may arise during the different stages of the puerperium 
• Midwifery management and postpartum care for women 
• Improve the midwife's ability to act in the prompt management of the main complications that may appear during postpartum 
• Improve the capacity of the application of midwifery care in each of the pathologies in postpartum from hospital care to primary care consultation 
• Understand and manage perineal trauma caused by vaginal delivery 
• Demonstrate competency in the application of midwifery care in perineal trauma 
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the different structures that form the pelvic floor 
• Identify perineal trauma as a result of childbirth 
• Be up to date on the care required for perineal trauma 
• Recognize and initiate an early treatment of pathologies 
• Identify situations that require referral to other professionals 
• Update knowledge regarding short and long term complications of perineal trauma 
• Be aware of the current context in Spain with regard to female genital mutilation 
• Know the different types of female genital mutilation 
• Identify those women who have been victims of genital mutilation 
• Improve the action to be taken by the midwife when faced with a situation of female genital mutilation in the hospital or in the office 
• Identify The Importance of Breastfeeding 
• Expand knowledge of breast anatomy, breast milk formation and its properties 
• Identify those situations in which breastfeeding is not recommended in order to avoid risky situations for the newborn 
• Assess the normal patterns of a correct intake 
• Train midwives to provide simple, effective and evidence-based health education to mothers who wish to breastfeed 
• Know the relationship between breastfeeding and motherchild bonding
• Update knowledge regarding the different techniques for extracting breast milk and the proper guidelines for its safe storage 
• Have a broad understanding of the objectives and strategies of the IHAN within the National Health System 
• Improve knowledge related to the different classifications of the newborn based on the different established parameters
• Have a deeper knowledge about the adaptation of the different devices and systems of the newborn in its extrauterine life 
• Improve management of the healthy newborn and identify abnormal situations based the general examination criteria 
• Know and manage the care required by newborns in different areas 
• Design sessions directed at parents regarding the care they should provide to the newborn 
• Perfect the management of the main reasons for parental consultation in the midwife's office regarding newborn problems
• Update the aspects related to the prevention of sudden infant death 
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and care needed by premature babies 
• Broaden 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 
• Refine the management of the care needs of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy 
• Identify situations of risk of HIE in order to prevent it and provide early and effective care at birth 
• Learn about the care required by infants with perinatal infection 
• Be aware of the specific needs in the care of newborns whose mothers have used drugs during pregnancy and/or childbirth 
• Learn the techniques to offer correct breastfeeding support to premature infants 
• Identify and know the most frequent problems that appear in the course of breastfeeding 
• Update treatment of breastfeeding-related problems 
• Know the evidence-based protocols recommended for problems associated with breastfeeding 
• Know the neurobiological processes of the postpartum period 
• Understand the relationship between the mother´s hormonal system and the establishment of the parent-child bond 
• Know the psychical changes of the postpartum period 
• Identify risk factors for bond disruption
• Know the recommendations for 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 ways to access perinatal bereavement 
• Increase knowledge of the physiology of the female reproductive system 
• Increase knowledge of the female genital cycle and the hormonal influence on it 
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the sexual response cycle and its different stages 
• Recognize the physical, physiological and psychological changes in pregnant women that may influence their sexual health 
• Learn how to use tools to promote sexual health in the postpartum period 
• Recognize and identify the most frequent sexual problems during the postpartum period 
• Increase knowledge regarding the sexual dysfunction 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 midwifes office
• Improve knowledge of the different types of contraception that can be used in the postpartum period 
• Know the concept of "Positive Parenting" and its legal and institutional framework 
• Know the criteria necessary for positive parenting 
• Identify the different types of family 
• Learn how to use the tools to identify family needs 
• Identify the different parental educational styles 
• Understand the strategies necessary for coeducation 
• Go into detail for the design of workshops to promote coeducation 
• Improve knowledge about the tools necessary for the correct resolution of intra-family conflicts 
• Identify and promote the necessary elements for the correct establishment of emotional attachment 
• Identify types of attachment 
• Broaden knowledge of assessment and diagnostic tools for bonding disorders 
• Explore in depth the different types of psychological abuse and their risk factors broaden the knowledge of the rights and duties of the mother and newborn in health matters 
• Broaden knowledge of the ethical principles that should govern the healthcare practice of midwives 
• Further develop the patients right to autonomy
• Improve the knowledge of the professional's responsibility in the framework of health care 
• Identify the methods for evaluating the quality of care in healthcare practices 
• Enhance knowledge of the concept of health programs and their objectives when applying them to health care practices 
• Resource optimization when planning the activities that will be part of the health program 
• Learn to distinguish what Clinical Practice Guidelines, care maps and clinical pathways are
• Further understand the concept and stages of health planning 
• Further knowledge on the organization of obstetric care in the postpartum period from different levels of care 
• Update knowledge of breastfeeding physiology 
• Describe the anatomy of the lactating breast 
• Define the characteristics of a milk bank 
• Conduct a review of the current global epidemiology of breastfeeding 
• Foster the proper development of the mother-child relationship, reducing the number of children who are assaulted, abandoned and who fail to progress without organic cause  
• Encourage breastfeeding to achieve adequate growth and development, preventing future health problems
• Explain the benefits of breastfeeding for women's postpartum and long-term recovery 
• Explain the different breastfeeding positions and their indications
• Detect bad latching positions of the baby that may alter the development of feeding
• Explain the benefits of physical activity during lactation
• Describe the main contraindications of breastfeeding
• Describe the rights of women during breastfeeding
• Define strategies to counsel and accompany women who do not wish to breastfeed 
• Explaining misconceptions about breastfeeding 
• Describe paternal involvement in the breastfeeding process 
• Promote active participation in the care of the RN and in the monitoring of its growth and development
• Train mothers in newborn care and in the resolution of common infant health problems
• Define those maternal pathologies that may contraindicate breastfeeding
• Provide information on nutrition for the breastfeeding mother
• Teach the steps to be followed to achieve successful exclusive breastfeeding
• Obtain knowledge about the transfer of drugs into breast milk to guide women in their doubts when taking medications
• Define appropriate treatment of breast and nipple associated complications
• Explain the different aids and devices that can be used to facilitate breastfeeding
• Explain other types of infant feeding and their substitution or combination with breastfeeding
• Explain the different bottle preparation techniques and their advantages and disadvantages
• Counsel the mother who works outside the home and wishes to continue breastfeeding

A complete training that will take you through the knowledge you need to compete among the best"