Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISKY BIRTH and POSTPARTUM CARE | YEBE3216509 | Spring Semester | 4+12 | 10 | 10 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Şerife ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İffet GÜLER KAYA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To gain knowledge, skills and behaviors by teaching risky situations in labor and managing birth in such situations, midwifery care and practices in risky labor, identifying and care for risky situations that may arise in the postpartum period, as well as diagnosis and care of risky newborns. |
| Course Content | This course contains; High-Risk Conditions in Labor Definition of High-Risk Labor Dystocia: Maternal and Neonatal Risks Maternal Preparation for Complicated Labor Dystocia Related to the Forces of Labor,Dystocia Related to the Birth Canal Soft Tissue Dystocia Dystocia Related to the Fetus High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Psychology,Presentation and Position Anomalies Transverse and Oblique Presentation,Breech Presentation and Management,Shoulder Dystocia and Management,Operative Interventions in High-Risk Labor and Midwifery Care,VBAC and Intrauterine Fetal Distress Umbilical Cord Anomalies,Preterm and Postterm Labor Management of Multiple Pregnancy and Birth,High-Risk Conditions Related to Placental Anomalies High-Risk Conditions Related to Amniotic Fluid,Postpartum Hemorrhage and Management,Thromboembolic Conditions in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care,Postpartum Infections and Midwifery Care Postpartum Urinary Tract Infections and Midwifery Care,High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Systemic Diseases and Midwifery Care,Emotional Disorders in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care Breastfeeding-Related Breast Complications and Midwifery Care. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| It identifies and cares for risky situations during labor and the postpartum period. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Explains the harmful effects of risky birth on maternal and fetal health | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Recognizes and cares for risky situations regarding the birth object, placenta and amniotic fluid. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| It determines the risks related to uterine contractions, the birth canal and the mother's mental state, and provides care. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Provides care to women with systemic diseases during labor and postpartum period. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Plans, implements and evaluates midwifery care related to interventional labor. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Plans and implements family care during risky labor and postpartum period | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-Risk Conditions in Labor Definition of High-Risk Labor Dystocia: Maternal and Neonatal Risks Maternal Preparation for Complicated Labor Dystocia Related to the Forces of Labor | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 2 | Dystocia Related to the Birth Canal Soft Tissue Dystocia Dystocia Related to the Fetus High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Psychology | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 3 | Presentation and Position Anomalies Transverse and Oblique Presentation | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 4 | Breech Presentation and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 5 | Shoulder Dystocia and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 6 | Operative Interventions in High-Risk Labor and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 7 | VBAC and Intrauterine Fetal Distress Umbilical Cord Anomalies | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 8 | Preterm and Postterm Labor Management of Multiple Pregnancy and Birth | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 9 | High-Risk Conditions Related to Placental Anomalies High-Risk Conditions Related to Amniotic Fluid | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 10 | Postpartum Hemorrhage and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 11 | Thromboembolic Conditions in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 12 | Postpartum Infections and Midwifery Care Postpartum Urinary Tract Infections and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 13 | High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Systemic Diseases and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 14 | Emotional Disorders in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care Breastfeeding-Related Breast Complications and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| Resources |
| Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji (2016) Women's Health and Diseases for Nurses and Midwives. Nobel Medical Bookstore • Associate Professor Meltem Demirgöz Bal, Associate Professor Sema Dereli Yılmaz (2017) Comprehensive Birth for Midwives. Academician Bookstore • Kıymet Yeşilçiçek Çalık, Fatma Coşar Çetin (2018) For Risky Birth and Postpartum Midwives and Midwifery Students.Ankara Nobel Medicine Bookstore • Aytül Hadımlı Ummahan Yücel Hafize Öztürk Can (2018) Midwives' Traction and Birth Handbook. Ankara Nobel Medicine. • Cunningham, Leveno, Bloom, Spong, Dashe, Hoffman, Casey, Sheffield translator : Prof. Dr. Prof. M. Bülent Tıraş Assoc. Dr. Ahmet Yiğit Çakıroğlu Williams Obstetrics (2020) 1st edition Güneş Medical Bookstores • Prof. Dr. Lale Taşkın (2021) Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 17th Edition Academician Bookstore |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has the knowledge and skills to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care to women, newborns, children, and families. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has the knowledge and skills to perform assessments and deliver services aimed at protecting, maintaining, and promoting health. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Provides a safe environment throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth; manages high-risk and emergency situations, and conducts childbirth independently. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Provides qualified care to support adaptation of women, newborns, and families in the postpartum period. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the knowledge and skills to deliver individualized care in cases of pregnancy termination or loss, adhering to national laws, regulations, and procedures | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Conducts practices in compliance with relevant legislation, professional ethics, principles, and standards. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Performs practices in a culturally sensitive manner, guided by current scientific evidence, technological developments, and health policies. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Participates in research, education, and projects relevant to midwifery, and actively contributes to translating outcomes into practice. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Participates in activities aimed at supporting women in the field of midwifery practice, providing leadership and consultancy. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Works effectively in communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and other disciplines. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Adopts a lifelong learning approach, remains open to development, and demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Has sufficient proficiency in English to follow current literature and effectively communicate with professional colleagues. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 111 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(111/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISKY BIRTH and POSTPARTUM CARE | YEBE3216509 | Spring Semester | 4+12 | 10 | 10 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Şerife ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İffet GÜLER KAYA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To gain knowledge, skills and behaviors by teaching risky situations in labor and managing birth in such situations, midwifery care and practices in risky labor, identifying and care for risky situations that may arise in the postpartum period, as well as diagnosis and care of risky newborns. |
| Course Content | This course contains; High-Risk Conditions in Labor Definition of High-Risk Labor Dystocia: Maternal and Neonatal Risks Maternal Preparation for Complicated Labor Dystocia Related to the Forces of Labor,Dystocia Related to the Birth Canal Soft Tissue Dystocia Dystocia Related to the Fetus High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Psychology,Presentation and Position Anomalies Transverse and Oblique Presentation,Breech Presentation and Management,Shoulder Dystocia and Management,Operative Interventions in High-Risk Labor and Midwifery Care,VBAC and Intrauterine Fetal Distress Umbilical Cord Anomalies,Preterm and Postterm Labor Management of Multiple Pregnancy and Birth,High-Risk Conditions Related to Placental Anomalies High-Risk Conditions Related to Amniotic Fluid,Postpartum Hemorrhage and Management,Thromboembolic Conditions in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care,Postpartum Infections and Midwifery Care Postpartum Urinary Tract Infections and Midwifery Care,High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Systemic Diseases and Midwifery Care,Emotional Disorders in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care Breastfeeding-Related Breast Complications and Midwifery Care. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| It identifies and cares for risky situations during labor and the postpartum period. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Explains the harmful effects of risky birth on maternal and fetal health | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Recognizes and cares for risky situations regarding the birth object, placenta and amniotic fluid. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| It determines the risks related to uterine contractions, the birth canal and the mother's mental state, and provides care. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Provides care to women with systemic diseases during labor and postpartum period. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Plans, implements and evaluates midwifery care related to interventional labor. | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Plans and implements family care during risky labor and postpartum period | 10, 16, 17, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-Risk Conditions in Labor Definition of High-Risk Labor Dystocia: Maternal and Neonatal Risks Maternal Preparation for Complicated Labor Dystocia Related to the Forces of Labor | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 2 | Dystocia Related to the Birth Canal Soft Tissue Dystocia Dystocia Related to the Fetus High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Psychology | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 3 | Presentation and Position Anomalies Transverse and Oblique Presentation | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 4 | Breech Presentation and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 5 | Shoulder Dystocia and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 6 | Operative Interventions in High-Risk Labor and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 7 | VBAC and Intrauterine Fetal Distress Umbilical Cord Anomalies | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 8 | Preterm and Postterm Labor Management of Multiple Pregnancy and Birth | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 9 | High-Risk Conditions Related to Placental Anomalies High-Risk Conditions Related to Amniotic Fluid | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 10 | Postpartum Hemorrhage and Management | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 11 | Thromboembolic Conditions in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 12 | Postpartum Infections and Midwifery Care Postpartum Urinary Tract Infections and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 13 | High-Risk Conditions Associated with Maternal Systemic Diseases and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| 14 | Emotional Disorders in the Postpartum Period and Midwifery Care Breastfeeding-Related Breast Complications and Midwifery Care | Preparing for the relevant topic from the recommended source |
| Resources |
| Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji (2016) Women's Health and Diseases for Nurses and Midwives. Nobel Medical Bookstore • Associate Professor Meltem Demirgöz Bal, Associate Professor Sema Dereli Yılmaz (2017) Comprehensive Birth for Midwives. Academician Bookstore • Kıymet Yeşilçiçek Çalık, Fatma Coşar Çetin (2018) For Risky Birth and Postpartum Midwives and Midwifery Students.Ankara Nobel Medicine Bookstore • Aytül Hadımlı Ummahan Yücel Hafize Öztürk Can (2018) Midwives' Traction and Birth Handbook. Ankara Nobel Medicine. • Cunningham, Leveno, Bloom, Spong, Dashe, Hoffman, Casey, Sheffield translator : Prof. Dr. Prof. M. Bülent Tıraş Assoc. Dr. Ahmet Yiğit Çakıroğlu Williams Obstetrics (2020) 1st edition Güneş Medical Bookstores • Prof. Dr. Lale Taşkın (2021) Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 17th Edition Academician Bookstore |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has the knowledge and skills to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care to women, newborns, children, and families. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has the knowledge and skills to perform assessments and deliver services aimed at protecting, maintaining, and promoting health. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Provides a safe environment throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth; manages high-risk and emergency situations, and conducts childbirth independently. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Provides qualified care to support adaptation of women, newborns, and families in the postpartum period. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the knowledge and skills to deliver individualized care in cases of pregnancy termination or loss, adhering to national laws, regulations, and procedures | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Conducts practices in compliance with relevant legislation, professional ethics, principles, and standards. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Performs practices in a culturally sensitive manner, guided by current scientific evidence, technological developments, and health policies. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Participates in research, education, and projects relevant to midwifery, and actively contributes to translating outcomes into practice. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Participates in activities aimed at supporting women in the field of midwifery practice, providing leadership and consultancy. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Works effectively in communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and other disciplines. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Adopts a lifelong learning approach, remains open to development, and demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Has sufficient proficiency in English to follow current literature and effectively communicate with professional colleagues. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |