Course Includes:
Week 1: Introduction to Obstetrics
- Overview of obstetric care
- Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
Week 2: Prenatal Care
- Routine prenatal visits and screenings
- Nutrition and lifestyle advice for pregnant women
- Managing common discomforts of pregnancy
Week 3: Intrapartum Care
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Pain management techniques during labor
- Conducting normal vaginal deliveries
- Handling complications during labor and delivery
Week 4: Postpartum Care
- Postpartum recovery and care
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Identifying and managing postpartum complications
Week 5: Emergency Obstetric Skills
- Recognizing and managing obstetric emergencies
- Basic life support for pregnant women
- Neonatal resuscitation
Week 6: Communication and Documentation
- Effective communication with patients and their families
- Accurate and thorough documentation of obstetric care
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Perform normal vaginal deliveries and manage common complications
- Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies
- Support breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
- Communicate effectively with patients and document care accurately