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Maternal And Child Health I

This course introduces students to Maternal and Child Health Nursing, focusing on basic midwifery aspects. It updates knowledge on applied anatomy and physiology in reproduction and provides basic professional proficiencies for caring for families throughout the reproductive cycle. The course emphasizes quality health care, recognizing physical and psychosocial needs of childbearing women, families, and newborns. It prepares students for future midwife roles and to meet challenges in their professional careers.

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180h
Study Time
13
Weeks
14h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Maternal HealthChild HealthMidwiferyReproductionPregnancy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Reproductive Anatomy

2

Fetal Development

3

Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

4

Psychological Adaptation

5

Prenatal Care

6

Labor and Delivery

7

Postpartum Care

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

NSC 101 Human Anatomy I

NSC 104 Human Physiology I

NSC 201 Human Anatomy II

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Clinical Experiences

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Registered Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Midwife

Apply your skills in this growing field

Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Nurse Practitioner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalsMaternity ClinicsCommunity Health CentersPublic Health Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Trends, Regulation and History of Midwifery

8h

Unit 1: Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Nursing

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to maternal and child health nursing.
  • •Understand the framework for maternal and child health nursing care.
  • •Review the phases of health care: health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, and health rehabilitation.

Unit 2: Regulations and organizations of midwifery Practice

4 study hours
  • •Study the regulations and organizations of midwifery practice in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the roles of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
  • •Explore the legal roles for nurses in maternal and child health.
Week
2

Module 2: Reproductive and Sexual health

5h

Unit 1: Review of the reproductive development

5 study hours
  • •Review the reproductive development from intra-uterine to pubertal stages.
  • •Understand the hormonal axes underlying puberty.
  • •Study the hormonal changes and secondary sex characteristics.
Week
3

Module 2: Reproductive and Sexual health

8h

Unit 2: The Female Bony Pelvis

4 study hours
  • •Study the anatomy of the female bony pelvis.
  • •Understand the bones, ligaments, joints, diameters, and variations of the pelvis.
  • •Explore the pelvic floor muscles and their functions.

Unit 3: The Fetal Skull

4 study hours
  • •Examine the external and internal structures of the fetal skull.
  • •Understand the sutures, fontanelles, and regions of the fetal skull.
  • •Learn about moulding and its implications during childbirth.
Week
4

Module 3: The Growing Fetus

5h

Unit 1: Fetal and Placental Development

5 study hours
  • •Understand the process of fertilization and implantation.
  • •Study the embryonic and fetal structures, including the placenta, umbilical cord, and membranes.
  • •Explore the origin and development of organ systems and body tissues.
Week
5

Module 3: The Growing Fetus

5h

Unit 2: Fetal Circulation and Assessment of Fetal Growth and Development

5 study hours
  • •Study the fetal circulation and its unique features.
  • •Learn about the methods of assessing fetal growth and development.
  • •Understand the significance of fetal heart rate and amniotic fluid volume.
Week
6

Module 4: Physical and psychological changes of pregnancy

4h

Unit 1: Physiological changes in Pregnancy

4 study hours
  • •Study the physiological changes in pregnancy, including changes in various body systems.
  • •Understand the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy.
  • •Review the signs and diagnosis of pregnancy.
Week
7

Module 4: Physical and psychological changes of pregnancy

4h

Unit 2: Psychological changes in Pregnancy

4 study hours
  • •Explore the psychological changes in pregnancy for the mother, father, and siblings.
  • •Understand the psychological tasks in pregnancy, including ensuring safe passage and seeking acceptance.
  • •Learn about minor disorders in pregnancy and their management.
Week
8

Module 5: Assessment of fetal and maternal wellbeing during pregnancy

5h

Unit 1: Prenatal Care

5 study hours
  • •Understand the components of prenatal care and their importance.
  • •Learn about the assessments done during the first antenatal visit.
  • •Study the subsequent visits during the antenatal period and late pregnancy tests.
Week
9

Module 5: Assessment of fetal and maternal wellbeing during pregnancy

5h

Unit 2: Assessment of fetal wellbeing

5 study hours
  • •Learn about the rationales for fetal wellbeing assessment.
  • •Study the methods of assessing fetal wellbeing, including fetal movement counting and heart rate monitoring.
  • •Understand the use of ultrasound and other diagnostic tests.
Week
10

Module 5: Assessment of fetal and maternal wellbeing during pregnancy

5h

Unit 3: Maternal Nutrition

5 study hours
  • •Understand the nutritional requirements of the mother during pregnancy.
  • •Explore the effects of nutritional deficiency on the mother and baby.
  • •Learn about the importance of iron, folic acid, and other micronutrients.
Week
11

Module 6: Labour

4h

Unit 1: Process of labour and childbirth

4 study hours
  • •Study the intrapartum assessment techniques.
  • •Understand the maternal assessment, including vital signs and uterine activity.
  • •Learn about cervical dilation and effacement and fetal descent.
Week
12

Module 6: Labour

8h

Unit 2: Stages of labour

4 study hours
  • •Learn about the signs of the second stage of labor.
  • •Understand the active management of labor.
  • •Study the methods of delivery and the management of the third stage.

Unit 3: Management of second, third and fourth stages of labour

4 study hours
  • •Study the signs of placental separation and methods of delivery of the placenta.
  • •Understand the care after the delivery of the placenta.
  • •Learn about episiotomy, its timing, and repair.
Week
13

Module 7: Puerperium

6h

Unit 1: Psychology of Puerperium

6 study hours
  • •Understand the normal puerperium and its physiology.
  • •Explore the psychology of puerperium and its impact on the mother.
  • •Learn about the management of puerperium and birth control/family planning methods.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed diagrams of the female reproductive system and fetal skull, labeling key structures and measurements.

2

Develop flowcharts outlining the stages of labor and associated nursing interventions.

3

Practice calculating estimated dates of birth using Nagele's rule and gestational age wheels.

4

Review normal fetal heart rate patterns and identify common decelerations and their causes.

5

Create concept maps linking maternal nutritional deficiencies to specific fetal complications.

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