Course ASR29T

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care I

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 47, 2024

The overall aim of the course is for thestudent to understand the procedures and processesof uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care in a sustainable perspective. The student shall be able toconduct examinations and provide treatments related to these processes in simulation-bases training based on research and the midwifery scope of practice.

Upon completion of the course, studenta will beable to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of how psychosocial aspects, attachment and bonding can affect the process of becoming parent and family formation
  • problematize and reflect on the roles and needs of the woman, newborn, relatives and others that are closely involved, how this can be affected by uncomplicated, complicated medical and psychosocial processes during pregnancy, labour and postpartum period.
  • perform examinations and treatment in uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in simulation-based training within the Midwifery scope of practice
  • explain and reflect on health concepts regarding uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period including neonatal care
  • critically reflect on sustainability perspectives, governance, legislation, regulations and ethics in the midwifery profession in relation to pregnancy, labour and postpartum care
  • critically reflect on different forms of pain relief treatment in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Starts and ends:
week 47, 2024 - week 51, 2024
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Karlstad
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A Swedish nursing licence, and a completed Bachelor‘s degree in any major in the health sciences and Thesis 15 credits
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3HV3
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,938 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,938 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Course Coordinator

Starts week 15, 2025

The overall aim of the course is for the student to understand the procedures and processes of uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. The student shall be able to conduct examinations and provide treatments related to these processes in simulation-bases training based on research and the midwifery scope of practice.

Upon completion of the course, studenta will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of how psychosocial aspects, attachment and bonding, breastfeeding and lactation may be affected by uncomplicated and complicated processes during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
  • problematize and reflect on the roles and needs of the woman, newborn, relatives and others who are closely involved in terms of lactation and breastfeeding difficulties related to midwifery scope of practice
  • perform examinations and treatment in uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in simulation-based training
  • explain and reflect on health concepts regarding uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period including neonatal care
  • analyze and reflect on management related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care within the midwifery scope of practice
  • critically reflect on governance, legislation, regulations and ethics in the midwifery profession
  • understand and explain how pharmacological treatments and other interventions can influence pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
  • critically reflect on different forms of pain relief treatment in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Starts and ends:
week 15, 2025 - week 19, 2025
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A Swedish nursing licence, and a completed Bachelor‘s degree in any major in the health sciences and Thesis 15 credits
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3LSU
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,938 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,938 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator

Starts week 47, 2025

The course comprises reflection, discussion and problematizing of normal processes in handling uncomplicated pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. Further studies include diagnosing and treating breast feeding and breastfeeding complications.
Starts and ends:
week 47, 2025 - week 51, 2025
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Karlstad
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A Swedish nursing licence, and a completed Bachelor‘s degree in any major in the health sciences and Thesis 15 credits
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3LWP
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
21,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
21,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00