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