Study Guide

Objective

Student:
- the student starts from evidence-based knowledge in his approach
- masters care and supervision of the pregnant woman
- can identify risk factors in connection with pregnancy and has the ability to prevent and intervene early
- has knowledge of various pregnancy complications
- can identify pregnant and expectant parents in need of extra support and follow-up
- can identify women with fear of childbirth and has basic knowledge of care for fear of childbirth
- has knowledge of models and networks that support the pregnant woman and the family
- has knowledge of couple relationships, parenting and early interaction and can support the new family
- have insights into the importance of cultural sensitivity in midwifery and can work for equality and dignity

Content

Maternal health care
Complications during pregnancy
Early interaction
Parenthood
Violence in a relationship
Care of pregnant women with other cultural background

Location and time

Alere March-May 2025

Materials

Paananen m.fl. (2021). Kätilötyö. Edita.
Lindgren et al (2022). Reproduktiv hälsa. Studentliteratur.
Berg, M. & Lundgren, I. (2010). Att stöda och stärka - vårdande vid barnafödande. Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Klemetti, R. & Hakulinen-Viitanen, T.( red.) (2015). Handbok för mödrarådgivningen. Nationell rekommendation. Institutet för hälsa och välfärd, Helsingfors.
NEUKO-databasen
Tuomi J (red), Viisaat valinnat, hedelmällisyyden suojelu. Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu.
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Teaching methods

Lectures, cases, discussions, self-studies.
Practical skills training + film

Completion alternatives

Clinical training (and filming) and active participation in the course.
Written exam.
Individual assignment.
Individual assignment on cultural sensitivity, presentation on seminar.

Mandatory attendance at lectures in Postpatrum check-up in May 2025

Student workload

27 h/cr

Further information

Course introduction and clinical training are compulsory
Attendance and active participation in all lessons is recommended.


Written feedback on individual assignment by e-mail to each student.
General feedback on written exam to the whole class.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.

The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved clinical training by filming
Passed exam
Passed individual assignments

Mandatory presence at lectures on post partum examination and FAME-webinar.

Qualifications

Study units:
VÅV22GV
VÅV22HF
VÅV22KV
VÅV22PR