Course Description
This intensive 5-day midwifery training course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of practicing midwives and healthcare professionals involved in maternal and newborn care. The course covers essential aspects of midwifery practice, including antenatal care, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, and newborn assessment. Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn evidence-based practices to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Develop advanced skills in antenatal care and risk assessment
- Master techniques for managing normal and complicated labor and delivery
- Enhance competence in postpartum care and breastfeeding support
- Improve proficiency in newborn assessment and care
- Apply evidence-based practices to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes
Course Modules
Day 1: Antenatal Care
- Comprehensive antenatal assessment
- Risk identification and management
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
- Fetal growth and well-being monitoring
Day 2: Labor and Delivery Management
- Stages of labor and normal birth process
- Pain management techniques
- Intrapartum fetal monitoring
- Managing obstetric emergencies
Day 3: Postpartum Care
- Immediate postpartum assessment and care
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Postpartum complications and management
- Maternal mental health screening
Day 4: Newborn Care
- Immediate newborn care and resuscitation
- Newborn physical examination
- Common neonatal conditions and management
- Supporting parent-infant bonding
Day 5: Professional Practice and Integration
- Ethical considerations in midwifery
- Communication and counseling skills
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Evidence-based practice and research utilization
Practical Wins for Participants
- Enhanced confidence in managing complex obstetric situations
- Improved skills in newborn assessment and care
- Increased ability to provide effective breastfeeding support
- Strengthened decision-making skills in midwifery practice
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
