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HWE 133
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Title: | Prepared Childbirth |
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Long Title: | Prepared Childbirth |
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Course Description: | Offers Prepared Childbirth classes in order to introduce the expectant parents and/or interested parties information concerning pregnancy, labor/delivery, postprtum, newborn care, and nutritional aspects for both mother and baby. |
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Min Credit: | 1.5 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Discuss concepts of conception, maternal physical alterations during pregnancy, labor/ delivery, and postpartum expectations.
II. Identify nutritional needs of the pregnant individual and the newborn.
III. Identify different delivery methods and birth alternatives.
IV. Discuss body-conditioning exercises emphasized for pregnancy.
V. Identify methods of family planning.
VI. Identify the danger signs and outcomes during pregnancy.
VII. Discuss concepts of newborn care including basic safety and nutrition.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Basic Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
II. Discomforts of pregnancy and body changes
III. Maternal/ Newborn Nutrition
IV. Fetal Development
V. Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
VI. Pain Management
VII. Labor and Delivery/ C-Section
VIII. Postpartum care
IX. Newborn Care
X Breastfeeding
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