Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiological Pregnancy Management
Course Code
MDAK_039
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Obstetrics and gynaecology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Grieze
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the knowledge and practical skills, competencies in the management of physiological pregnancy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology and pharmacology is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the completion of study course the students are able to report on the main quality indices of the antenatal care, have gained understanding on the pregnancy process and fetus development, are able to describe normal pregnancy process, characterize the physiological changes in the process of pregnancy, know the identification of risk factors, significance of perinatal diagnostics and invasive methods of diagnostics, are able to explain the US importance in monitoring of physiological pregnancy, and understand the role of midwife in the management of physiological pregnancy.
Skills
1.As a result of the completion of study course, the students will be able to diagnose the pregnancy practically, to refer a pregnant woman to medical tests and explain the test results during the antenatal care and in case of physiological pregnancy, to make surveillance of physiological pregnancy (the care of pregnant women according to regulations of Cabinet of Ministers), to be able to identify risk factors in order to promote the quality of maternal and child's health.
Competences
1.The students are capable to carry out the basic antenatal care – to diagnose pregnancy practically, refer to the required tests, ensure optimal management of pregnancy, to refer to the necessary clinical procedures.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Acquaint yourself with the recommended literature sources for each lesson. Successful preparation of independent work according to the requirements in e-studies, and a presentation.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Students' attendance will be assessed (classes require 100% attendance) and active participation in classes, independent works in e-studies will be submitted and successfully assessed in time, the test will be successfully passed.
Students who have submitted independent works in e-studies within the specified deadlines, who have successfully assessed and successfully passed the test, are admitted to pass the final examination (exam).
At the end of the study course – an exam with theoretical questions and situational tasks.
The evaluation of the study course consists of: timely submitted and successfully evaluated independent work in e-studies (20%), successfully passed the test (30%), final examination – exam (50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Provision of antenatal care in midwifery practice, individual approach following the basic principles of holistic care. History in short.
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Female sexual and reproductive health, menstrual cycle. Mortality of the mothers and perinatal mortality.
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Embryology (cell division and development of blastocyst, early stages of development of the human embryo, fetal membranes, chorion and amnion).
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Early signs of pregnancy, ralationships in women's family. Factors that affect negatively the process of pregnancy and foetal development – infections, medications, nicotine, alcohol, etc.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiological changes during pregnancy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Laboratory examinations. Diagnostics of pregnancy. Anamnesis and gynecology physical examination. Factors that affect the process of pregnancy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Combined I trimester screening – withers folds measurement and biochemical markers.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Combined II and III trimester screening – withers folds measurement and biochemical markers.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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0
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Topics
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Urinary tract infections during pregnancy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gravidogram. Principles for writing a sick leave. Determining the risk group and basic principles of further action. Screening for perinatal infections.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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0
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Topics
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Vitamins and dietary supplements for the pregnant women.
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Modality
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cooperation with a woman, a woman and her partner, family.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Fetal and neonatal ABO izoimunization. Newborn hemolytic disease. Gestational diabetes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Fetal monitoring options during pregnancy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological aspects of pregnant women's health care process. Secure electronic information sources. Preparing for childbirth.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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US usage during pregnancy. Fetal Doppler investigation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Abortion and termination of pregnancy, care of a woman and work with relatives.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzemdniecība, D. Rezebergas redakcijā, 2016.
2.
Lewis L. "Fundamentals of Midwifery : A Textbook for Students". John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015
3.
Davis E. "Heart and hands". Berkeley, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plans / edited by Carol J. Green, PhD, CNS, RN, CNE, Professor, Graceland University School of Nursing, Independence, Missouri. Third edition. Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2016] ix, 472 lpp. (brošēts).
5.
Landon. (2021). Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. Elsevier.
Additional Reading
1.
OBE, Peate, Ian ,Professor, & Hamilton, C. (2014). The Student's Guide to Becoming a Midwife (2nd ed.). Hoboken: Wiley.
2.
Latvijas ginekologu un dzemdību speciālistu asociācijas vadlīnijas mājas lapā
3.
Raynor M., England C. "Psychology for Midwives". McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
4.
M.Pilmane, Gerts Horsts Šūmahers. „Medicīniskā embrioloģija”. RSU, 2006.
5.
Snow S., Taylor K., Carpenter J. "Rapid midwifery". John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016.
Other Information Sources
1.
WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience (2018)
3.
Standards of Care for Women’s Health in Europe (2014)