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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: EBE012
Course Name: Natural Birth Philosophy
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Elham Sadeghi
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of the lesson for each student; To raise awareness about the fact that birth should take place in its natural flow for healthy birth and positive parenting, and for this, parents' education and midwives' support
Course Content: This course includes ; history of natural birth and natural birth philosophy, natural birth conditions, anatomical, physiological and endocrine structure of birth, fear of birth and the effects of fear on birth, birth pain and coping methods, birth positions and pushing, approaches supporting natural birth, practices that limit the natural flow of birth, postpartum natural approach.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The importance of natural birth will be grasped
2) To have information about natural philosophies of birth
3) To gain awareness about the roles of midwives on natural birth
4) Understanding methods of coping with fear
5) Learn about birth initiatives

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Natural Birth and History Development
2) Philosophy of Birth and Supporting Approaches
3) Hormonal Mechanism at Birth
4) Birth Mechanism
5) Factors that prevent natural birth
6) Horror at birth
7) Methods of coping with fear
8) Midterm
9) Pain and Coping Methods at Birth
10) Positions at Birth
11) Delivery Methods at Birth
12) Applications that limit the natural flow of birth
13) Baby's Birth
14) Postpartum Period
15) Breast Milk and Its Importance
16) Term Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Rathfisch, G. 2012. Doğal Doğum Felsefesi Milyonlarca Yıldır Gerçekleşen Serüven. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. ISBN: 978-975-420-918-1
2. Gaskin May I. (2015) Doğuma Hazırlık Rehberi, Sinek Sekiz Yayınevi, İstanbul
3. Mongan FM. Hypnobirthing Mongan Yöntemi. Gün Yayıncılık 4. Baskı.
References: 1. Lothian J. and DeVries C. The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence.
2. Dick-Read G and Odent M. Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth
3. Kömürcü N, Ergin AB (2010) Doğum Ağrısı ve Yönetimi Kitabı, Bedray Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
4. Simkin P. The Birth Partner A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
5. Bradley R.A. Husband-Coached Childbirth: The Bradley Method of Natural ChildbirthCook K, and England P. Birthing a Better Way:12 Secrets for Natural Childbirth
6. Cook K, and England P. Adventures in Natural Childbirth: Tales from Women on the Joys, Fears, Pleasures, andPains of giving Birth Naturally

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development. 3 3 3 3 3
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies. 3 3 3 3 3
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family. 3 3 3 3 2
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages. 3 3 3 3 3
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts. 3 3 3 3 3
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject. 3 3 3 3 3
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages. 3 2 2 3 3
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles. 3 2 2 2 2
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member. 2 2 2 2 2
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession. 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development. 3
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies. 3
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family. 3
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages. 3
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts. 3
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject. 3
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages. 3
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles. 3
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member. 3
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 10 40
Homework Assignments 2 2
Quizzes 2 2
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 118