This Postgraduate certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

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. 

Midwives play an essential role in the evolution of the pregnant woman, the laboring woman and her newborn, and this is ensured by professionals dedicated directly to the care of women, since the combined knowledge allows us to achieve care in favor of the recommendations on normal childbirth.

The general aim of this educational program is to update the knowledge and skills of midwives so they can address the health needs of women and their future children with scientific rigor and maximum level of professionalism. This program was created in response to multiple needs in the hospital environment for all professionals, both for those recently incorporated and those who have been providing their professional services for some time and who require constant up-to-date education in this very specific area of practice.  

In order to achieve this objective, TECH offers the advantages of the innovative Relearning methodology, together with a Virtual Campus equipped with a wide variety of multimedia resources and complementary teaching materials. Additionally, an International Guest Director participates in this Postgraduate certificate, in charge of delving with the students in the latest advances to promote the practice of Midwives through an intensive Masterclass.  

Stand out from the rest in your practice as a Midwife through the exclusive and intensive Masterclass that this Postgraduate certificate will provide you with"

This Postgraduate certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Development of 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.
• It contains practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations students are posited
• 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 Care During Pregnancy 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, the 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"

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives and improve your patient care"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospitals and universities in the country, who are aware of the relevance of up-to-date knowledge in the field, and are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate certificate in Care During Pregnancy for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Pregnancy

1.1. Duration of Pregnancy Nomenclature
1.2. Anatomo-Physiological Modifications

1.2.1. Cardiovascular and Cardiac Changes

1.2.1.1. Cardiac Changes
1.2.1.2. Hematological Changes
1.2.1.3. Vascular Changes     

1.2.2. Respiratory Changes

1.2.2.1. Anatomical Changes     
1.2.2.2. Functional Changes     

1.2.3. Renal and Urinary Changes     

1.2.3.1. Anatomical Modifications     
1.2.3.2. Functional Modifications     

1.2.4. Metabolic Changes     

1.2.4.1. Weight Gain     
1.2.4.2. Basal Metabolism     
1.2.4.3. Carbohydrate Metabolism     
1.2.4.4. Lipid Metabolism     
1.2.4.5. Protein Metabolism     
1.2.4.6. Acid-- Base Balance     
1.2.4.7. Water Metabolism     
1.2.4.8. Minerals and Vitamins     

1.2.5. Genital and Mammary Changes     

1.2.5.1. External Genitalia     
1.2.5.2. Internal Genitalia     
1.2.5.3. Breast Changes     

1.2.6. Endocrine Changes    

1.2.6.1. Constitution of the Fetoplacental Unit     
1.2.6.2. Pituitary     
1.2.6.3. Thyroid     
1.2.6.4. Parathyroid     
1.2.6.5. Pancreas     
1.2.6.6. Adrenal Gland     

1.2.7. Skin and Eye Changes     

1.2.7.1. Vascular Changes     
1.2.7.2. Pigmentation Changes     
1.2.7.3. Tegumentary System     
1.2.7.4. Eye Changes     

1.2.8. Gastrointestinal Changes     

1.2.8.1. Mouth     
1.2.8.2. Esophagus and Stomach     
1.2.8.3. Intestine     
1.2.8.4. Liver     
1.2.8.5. Gallbladder     

1.2.9. Musculoskeletal Changes     

1.2.9.1. Change of the Center of Gravity     
1.2.9.2. Pelvis     
1.2.9.3. Musculoskeletal Alterations     

1.3. Diagnosis of Pregnancy 

1.3.1. Diagnosis of Pregnancy     
1.3.2. Biochemical Tests     

1.3.2.1. Biological Tests     
1.3.2.2. Immunological Tests     

1.3.3. Ultrasound     
1.3.4. Signs and Symptoms     

1.3.4.1. Signs     
1.3.4.2. Symptoms     

1.4. Prenatal Care Pregnancy Control Program

1.4.1. Prenatal Care     
1.4.2. Pregnancy Control Program     

1.4.2.1. First Pregnancy Check-up Visit (< 10 weeks)     
1.4.2.2. Successive Prenatal Visits     

1.4.3. Perinatal Risk Assessment     
1.4.4. Prenatal Control Protocols     

1.4.4.1. Definition     
1.4.4.2. Objectives     
1.4.4.3. Personnel Involved     
1.4.4.4. Process     

1.5. Prenatal Diagnosis  

1.5.1. Non-Invasive Techniques     
1.5.2. Invasive Techniques     
1.5.3. Counseling of the Couple in Prenatal Diagnosis

1.5.3.1. Definition
1.5.3.2. General Objectives     
1.5.3.3. Specific Objectives     
1.5.3.4. Targeted Population     
1.5.3.5. Description of the Process     

1.6. Health Education for the Pregnant Woman

1.6.1. Health Education for the Pregnant Woman     
1.6.2. Healthy Habits     

1.6.2.1. Food     
1.6.2.2. Consumption of Harmful Substances    
1.6.2.3. In Work     
1.6.2.4. Sports     
1.6.2.5. Travel     
1.6.2.6. Hygiene, Clothing, and Footwear     
1.6.2.7. Violence in Pregnancy     

1.6.3. Sexuality     
1.6.4. Common Discomforts During Pregnancy     

1.6.4.1. Cardiovascular     
1.6.4.2. Dermatological     
1.6.4.3. Digestive     
1.6.4.4. Locomotor     
1.6.4.5. Respiratory     
1.6.4.6. Genitourinary     

1.6.5. Alarm Signs
1.6.6. Promotion of Breastfeeding     
1.6.7. Birth Plan     

1.7. Nutrition of the Pregnant Woman  

1.7.1. Evaluation of the Diet     

1.7.1.1. Energy Requirements     
1.7.1.2. Food Selection     
1.7.1.3. Supplements During Pregnancy     
1.7.1.4. Weight Gain     

1.7.2. Special Situations     

1.7.2.1. Pharmacological Treatment     
1.7.2.2. Vegetarians     

1.7.3. Dietary Counseling During Pregnancy     

1.8. Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy 

1.8.1. Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy    
1.8.2. Pharmacology in Pregnancy    
1.8.3. Mechanisms of Action in the Mother and Fetus    

1.8.3.1. Mother    
1.8.3.2. Placenta    
1.8.3.3. Fetus    

1.8.4. Use and Management of Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy
1.8.5. Indications, Pharmaceutical Interaction, and Dosage

1.8.5.1. Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, and Antipyretic Medications
1.8.5.2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Prophylactics and Antiulcer Medications
1.8.5.3. Anticoagulants    
1.8.5.4. Laxatives    
1.8.5.5. E Vitamins    
1.8.5.6. Antianemic Medications    
1.8.5.7. Antiarrhythmics    
1.8.5.8. Antihypertensives    
1.8.5.9. Hormones    
1.8.5.10. Oral Contraceptives    
1.8.5.11. Oral Antidiabetics    
1.8.5.12. Corticosteroids    
1.8.5.13. Dermatological Treatments    
1.8.5.14. Antiviral Treatments    
1.8.5.15. Trichomonicides     
1.8.5.16. Antibiotics     
1.8.5.17. Antiasthmatics     
1.8.5.18. Antitussives     
1.8.5.19. Rhinologicals     
1.8.5.20. Antihistamines     
1.8.5.21. Antiepileptics     
1.8.5.22. Antidepressants     
1.8.5.23. Antipsychotics    

1.8.6. Annex FDA Classification of the Different Groups of Medications     

1.9. Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy       

1.9.1. Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy     
1.9.2. Cultural and Religious Influences     
1.9.3. The Meaning and Impact of Pregnancy on the Couple and on the Family and Social Environment     
1.9.4. Psychological Changes in Pregnancy     

1.9.4.1. First Trimester     
1.9.4.2. Second Trimester    
1.9.4.3. Third Trimester    

1.9.5. Bonding

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