The postgraduate diploma in Emergencies in Natural Childbirth for Midwives will allow you to learn about the state-of-the-art care required for babies with respiratory problems or persistent Pulmonary Hypertension” 

Shoulder dystocia, the need to perform resuscitation on the newborn or to address respiratory problems are some of the major emergencies that can arise in natural childbirth and postpartum. At this juncture, the collaboration of multidisciplinary medical teams is crucial to ensure the safe birth or optimal health of the baby during its first hours of life. Therefore, midwives are required to be familiar with the state-of-the-art care and procedures required for the care of these emergency situations, in order to improve their healthcare practice and position themselves at the forefront of their profession.  

This is why TECH has opted to carry out this Emergencies in Natural Childbirth for Midwives, which enables the student to delve into the latest scientific evidence on the management of emergencies in natural childbirth. During 150 hours of intensive teaching, students will learn the state-of-the-art protocols for the care of complicated childbirth or identify the techniques that allow them to provide emotional support to the mother throughout the process. Likewise, you will detect the up-to-date care required for the child with persistent pulmonary hypertension and the strategies to control the health status of the premature newborn.  

All this, following a modern 100% online methodology, which allows professionals to complete their update without the need to make uncomfortable daily travels to a study center. Likewise, they will have at their disposal excellent teaching content in a variety of textual and multimedia formats, including readings, explanatory videos and evaluative exercises. As a result, they will enjoy a fully enjoyable and individualized learning experience.

Through this program, you will learn state-of-the-art methods to optimize the care of shoulder dystocia during childbirth”

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

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Natural Childbirth and Neonatology
• 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
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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. 

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This postgraduate diploma has been carried out with the idea of providing the specialist with a complete update on the approach to emergencies that may arise during natural childbirth. Through this program, they will learn in depth the state-of-the-art techniques to attend to the urgent situations produced in both the mother and the newborn. Moreover, you will do it in only 6 months and enjoying the best teaching materials of the educational field.

In just 6 months, you will gain a range of knowledge that will position you at the forefront of Emergencies in Natural Childbirth for Midwives”

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, motherhood 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 homes 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. Natural Childbirth

• Analyze the science and evolution of Natural Childbirth, and how current medical practices compare to historical and global statistics 
• Examine the physiology of normal childbirth in the human species, including the hormonal cocktail, postures, and female sexuality 
• Analyze childbirth practices in ancestral cultures and their relevance today 
• Identify and address the emotional needs of women during childbirth and how professionals can support them 
• Take an in-depth analysis of the role of Oxytocin in Natural Childbirth and the differences between endogenous and exogenous Oxytocin 
• Examine current pandemics related to childbirth and their impact on the health of women and newborns 
• Delve into the needs of the newborn during and after childbirth, including gut and epidermal flora, the umbilical cord, and placental blood 
• Analyze interventionism in childbirth and how it affects the environment and safety in childbirth, as well as the importance of respecting the nature of the process 

Module 2. Childbirth Emergencies

• Identify signs and symptoms in rupture of membranes, diagnose and manage its impact on labor and postpartum 
• Analyze in depth the reasons, methods, risks and benefits of induced labor, as well as its monitoring and follow-up 
• Examine in depth the causes, risk factors, effects and interventions in prolonged labor, and how to prevent and plan for these cases 
• Identify risk factors, recognize and diagnose shoulder dystocia, apply maneuvers and resolution techniques, and manage its complications and follow-up 
• Analyze in depth indications, types of instruments, procedures and techniques in instrumental delivery, as well as their risks, benefits, and considerations 
• Identify indications and types of cesarean sections, analyze the process and recovery and address risks, benefits, and planning for elective cesarean sections 
• Assess and monitor complicated deliveries, apply interventions and manage pain, work as a team, and provide emotional and psychological support 
• Understand the patient in complicated labor, including the right to information, consent, privacy, decision making, and dignified treatment 
• Develop effective communication skills in complicated childbirth, including active listening, empathy, clear and assertive communication, and conflict management and negotiation 
• Delve into the process of informed consent and shared decision making in complicated childbirth, including documentation and recording of consent  

Module 3. Newborn Emergencies

• Perform an initial assessment of the newborn, including Apgar score and identification of risk factors 
• Analyze basic and advanced Neonatal Resuscitation techniques, such as bag-valve-mask ventilation, cardiac massage, endotracheal intubation and drug administration
• Delve into common respiratory conditions in newborns, such as Transient Tachypnea, Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Meconium Aspiration 
• Identify Neonatal Hypoglycemia, including Capillary Glycemia measurement and long term follow-up 
• Assess neonatal jaundice, applying treatments such as phototherapy and exchange transfusion 
• Recognize neonatal infections, including sepsis and meningitis, and apply prophylaxis and prevention measures 
• Examine cardiovascular emergencies in the newborn, such as neonatal shock, congestive heart failure and patent ductus arteriosus 
• Manage the care of the preterm newborn, focusing on initial stabilization, nutrition and prevention of long-term complications 
• Develop skills in team preparation and teamwork, effective communication between professionals, and follow-up and referral to specialized services in neonatal emergencies 

Achieve the goals TECH has outlined for this program and enjoy your long-awaited development in the healthcare field"