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Subject 'Practical Training – Early Postpartum Discharge'

Name in Estonian: Practical Training – Early Postpartum Discharge

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code7VA18/PrEPD
Study languageEnglish
ChairChair of Midwifery
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive

Aim

To acquire prepareness to provide independent midwifery care during postpartum period in case of early discharge from hospital.

Study outcome

1. Assesses the woman that has given birth and counsels her on postpartum recovery.
2. Assesses the general condition of a newborn and counsels the family on how to take care of the newborn according to the children´s health check guideline valid in Estonia.
3. Recognizes abnormalities, which occur in the woman given birth and the newborn, incl. in parenting and in case of mood swings, and applies the principles of teamwork.
4. Values ethical attitudes of a midwife when providing midwifery care to the woman given birth, the newborn and the members of the family.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: Ä*  
2019: Ä*  
2018: Ä*  
2017: Ä*  
2016: Ä*  
2015: Ä*  
* Optional subject
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