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BNS 214: Midwifery (Normal)

A comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and management of normal pregnancy, labour, puerperium, and the newborn.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Normal Midwifery.

Obstetric Anatomy and Physiology

The Female PelvisNotes coming soon Female & Male Reproductive OrgansNotes coming soon Female Urinary SystemNotes coming soon Hormonal & Menstruation CycleNotes coming soon Fertilization, Embryology & Foetal Dev.Notes coming soon Relationship of Foetus to Uterus & PelvisNotes coming soon The Foetal SkullNotes coming soon

Normal Midwifery: Normal Pregnancy

Physiology & Diagnosis of PregnancyNotes coming soon Antenatal CareNotes coming soon Examination of Pregnant MotherNotes coming soon Nutrition in PregnancyNotes coming soon

Normal Midwifery: Normal Labour

Stages & Physiology of LabourNotes coming soon Mechanism of LabourNotes coming soon Management of Normal LabourNotes coming soon

Normal Midwifery: Normal Puerperium & Baby

Physiology of PuerperiumNotes coming soon Management of Mother PostnatallyNotes coming soon Physiology of the NeonateNotes coming soon Immediate Care of the BabyNotes coming soon Care of the Newborn and InfantNotes coming soon

Drugs Used in Midwifery (Normal Context)

Analgesics for Labor PainNotes coming soon Vitamin K for NewbornNotes coming soon Eye Prophylaxis for NewbornNotes coming soon OxytocicsNotes coming soon

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
  2. Magowan, BA, Owen, P, et al (2009) Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Saunders
  3. Bindler, RC, et al, (2010) Clinical Skills Manual for Maternal and Child Nursing: Prentice Hall.
  4. Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL (2003) Varney's Midwifery, Jones & Bartlett.
  5. Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
  6. Green, CJ (2004). Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plan. (1st Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
  7. Harrison, VC. (2002). The Newborn Baby. (4th Ed.). Langdowne: Juta & Co.
  8. Mandeville, LK. (1992). High Risk Intrapartum Nursing. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
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