This Postgraduate certificate in Physiology of Labor 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 purpose of this educational program is to update the skills and knowledge of midwives in order to meet the health needs of women and their future children with scientific rigor and the highest professional standards. 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 meet this objective, TECH provides its innovative Relearning methodology and the advantages of 100% online learning. Additionally, this Postgraduate certificate counts with the participation of an International Guest Director, who is in charge of delving into the latest progress in the professional practice of midwives through an exclusive Masterclass. 

A comprehensive Masterclass will be available to you through this TECH program and thanks to the exclusive participation of a world-class expert" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Physiology of Labor for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific on the market.

• 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 developments in obstetrics and gynecology care and intervention
• Contains practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision making in the situations that are presented to the student
• 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 Physiology of Labor 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 the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Physiology of Labor for Midwives and improve your patient care"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from leading hospitals and universities, aware of the current relevance of education in order to intervene in the prevention, care and monitoring of the obstetric health of our patients, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate certificate in Physiology of Labor for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Labor

1.1. Physiology of uterine contraction. Uterine Activity

1.1.1. Basic Physiological Aspects of Uterine Contraction
1.1.2. Basic Biochemistry of Uterine Contraction
1.1.3. Uterine Activity. Brief Historical Review
1.1.4. Components of Uterine Activity
1.1.5. Abdominal Muscles
1.1.6. Causes of Onset of Labor

1.2. Factors Involved in Labor

1.2.1. The Fetus. Fetal Head
1.2.2. Fetal Statics
1.2.3. Leopold's Maneuvers
1.2.4. Obstetric Nomenclature Determined by Fetal Statics
1.2.5. Diagnosis by Vaginal Examination
1.2.6. Birth Canal
1.2.7. Pelvic Axis
1.2.8. Hodge Planes
1.2.9. Soft Birth Canal
1.2.10. Motor of Labor

1.3. Midwife's Assessment of Fetal Well-Being

1.3.1. Evaluation of Fetal Activity
1.3.2. Non-stress Test (NST)
1.3.3. Stress Test or Contraction Tolerance Test
1.3.4. Biophysical Profile
1.3.5. Amnioscopy
1.3.6. Ultrasound. Doppler Study
1.3.7. Bioelectronic Monitoring in Labor
1.3.8. Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
1.3.9. Fetal Heart Rate Parameters
1.3.10 Biochemical Monitoring

1.4. Onset of Labor and Periods of Labor 

1.4.1. Onset of Labor. Prodromes of Labor
1.4.2. Dilatation Period
1.4.3. Birthing Period
1.4.4. Delivery Period

1.5. Delivery Mechanism in Vertex Presentation

1.5.1. Accommodation and Wedging in the Upper Strait
1.5.2. Descent and Intrapelvic Rotation
1.5.3. Flexion
1.5.4. Detachment
1.5.5. External Rotation and Shoulder Delivery

1.6. Pharmacology in Birth for Midwives

1.6.1. Pharmacokinetic Principles
1.6.2. Mechanisms of Action between Mother and Fetus
1.6.3. Use and Management of Pharmaceuticals in Childbirth

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