Course Description

Nikki Macfarlane

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. The Female Pelvis

    4. Male and Female Differences

    5. Pelvic Joints

    6. Size and Diameters of the Pelvis

    7. Pelvic Shapes Debunked

    8. The Pelvic Floor

    9. Quiz: Test your Knowledge of the Pelvis

    10. Internal Reproductive Organs

    11. External Reproductive Organs

    12. Fertilization

    13. Menstruation

    14. Quiz: Menstrual Cycle

    15. Fetal Development

    16. Fetal Skull Development

    17. Optimum Fetal Position

    18. Development of the Placenta

    19. Variations of the Placenta

    20. Quiz: Placental Development

    21. Development of Amniotic Fluid

    22. Physiological Changes

    23. Changes to the Uterus

    24. Changes to the Urinary System

    25. Changes to the Cardiovascular System

    26. Changes to the Gastrointestinal System

    27. Changes to the Skin

    28. Summary Task: Emotional Responses to Pregnancy

    29. References

    1. Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Initiation of Labor

    4. Signs of Labor Starting

    5. The Action of the Uterus

    6. Stages of Labor

    7. Progress in Labor

    8. Variations of Physiological Labor

    9. Third Stage Management

    10. Summary Task: Working to Improve Outcomes

    11. References

    1. Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Implications of Testing

    4. Screening Tests

    5. Diagnostic Tests

    6. Ultrasound Scanning

    7. Ethical Considerations

    8. Summary Task: Understanding the Options

    1. Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. The Physiology of Labor Pain

    4. Causes of Labor Pain

    5. The Benefits of Stress Hormones

    6. Pain Perception

    7. Pain Transmission

    8. Pain Theories

    9. Measuring & Assessing Pain

    10. Mind-Body Pain Relief Techniques

    11. Movement for Managing Pain

    12. Massage During Labor

    13. Acupuncture & Acupressure

    14. TENS Machine

    15. Water Immersion

    16. Aromatherapy

    17. Sterile Water Injections for Back Pain

    18. Opioid Analgesia

    19. Regional Anesthesia

    20. Inhaled Anesthesia

    21. Summary Task: Management of Pain During Labor

    22. References

    1. Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Routine Practices

    4. Active Management

    5. Expectant Management

    6. Choosing No Management

    7. Models of Management

    8. Expected Due Dates

    9. Induction of Labor

    10. Pharmaceutical Methods For Induction

    11. Non-Pharmaceutical Methods For Induction

    12. Bishops Score

    13. Decision Making Chart

    14. Augmentation of Labor

    15. Electronic Fetal Monitoring

    16. Episiotomy

    17. Time Limits During Labor

    18. Vaginal Examinations

    19. Eating and Drinking During Labor

    20. Hospital Gowns

    21. Restricting Mobility in Labor

    22. Breathing and Pushing Techniques in Second Stage

    23. Parent and Baby Separation

    24. Vitamin K Administration

    25. Summary Task: Providing Information on Management Options

    26. References

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  • 96 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

  • $760.00

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