Course: Midwifery IV.

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Course title Midwifery IV.
Course code KPZ/P6OSA
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kašparová Ilona, Mgr.
  • Poláčková Helena, Mgr.
Course content
The use of alternative methods in obstetrics - introduction. Aromatherapy, phytotherapy, and massage in pregnancy and childbirth. Hydrotherapy and its importance in pregnancy and childbirth. Music therapy and relaxation techniques in pregnancy and childbirth. Acupressure and acupuncture in pregnancy and childbirth. The methodology and significance of active childbirth. Accompanying persons present at childbirth. The midwife's care of the woman during childbirth at home and during outpatient childbirth.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with alternative methods in obstetrics and their use in the midwife's routine practice.
The student can use theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the area of alternative methods used in midwifery.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KPZ/P5OSA

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation, Didactic test

Completion of compulsory attendance at the practicum sessions. Completion of a written test or oral examination according to the course guarantor's decision.
Recommended literature
  • BALASKAS, J. Aktivní porod. Praha: Argo, 2010.
  • BINDER, T. a kol. Porodnictví. Praha: Karolinum, 2012.
  • HÁJEK, Z. a kol. Porodnictví. 3. zcela přeprac. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2014.
  • KOUDELKOVÁ, V. Ošetřovatelská péče o ženy v šestinedělí. Praha: Triton, 2013.
  • NANDA International. Ošetřovatelské diagnózy definice a klasifikace: 2015-2017. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-4328-8.
  • POKORNÁ, J. Výživa a léky v těhotenství a při kojení. Brno: Era, 2008.
  • SIMOČKOVÁ, V. Gynekologicko-porodnické ošetrovateľstvo. 1. vyd. Martin: Osveta, 2011.
  • VOLEJNÍKOVÁ, H. Cvičení v práci porodní asistentky. Brno: NZO NCO, 2005.
  • ZRUBECKÁ, A.; ASENBRENEROVÁ, I. Aromaterapie v životě ženy. Praha: Mladá Fronta, 2008.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2014) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2013) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2016) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer