This course provides a thorough background in midwifery practice, including the fundamental roles, ethical and legal obligations, and communication skills of a contemporary midwife. The learners will be introduced to the concept of culturally sensitive care, teamwork, and an informed consent process. Infection control, professional record-keeping, and effective collaboration with a care team are among the topics that help build a solid foundation of safe, respectful, and evidence-based maternal care.
Following this, the course explores reproductive anatomy and physiology, pregnancy care, labor, and postnatal support. It explains the functionality of hormones, fetal development periods, lactation, pain relief, as well as the challenges that most women face after giving birth. You will also gain an understanding of contraception and menopause, how midwives can assist women throughout their lives, regardless of age, including puberty, postmenopause, and focus on screening, mental health, and prevention of chronic illnesses.
Planning to be an all-around maternal care provider? This course will help you become knowledgeable and skilled in a way that supports women and newborns with sensitivity and expertise. If you want to become a midwife or broaden your knowledge in healthcare, you will acquire the knowledge to deliver inclusive, safe, and professional care throughout the reproductive journey. Enrol now!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
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