Problems and Complications of Obstetrics

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Pre-requisites: ENOP 6005, ENOP 6007, ENOP 6008, ENOP 6035. This course is designed to provide the students, through class discussions and independent study, the basic knowledge and critical evaluation of deviations from normal, complications and risk factors affecting the health of women and fetus during preconception, pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post- partum. Building upon course work in introduction to Public Health, reproductive physiology, nurse -midwifery practice and management, normal obstetrics, and pharmacology, the students will expand their knowledge in order to promptly recognize health problems, deviations and risks, to implement prevention strategies, prevention of complications, and management of emergencies. The nurse - midwifery role in complications which require physician consultation and referral is emphasized.