Professional Midwifery Program Curriculum

Class 1
Basic Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives Part I

• Life Science
• Reproductive System
• Menstrual Cycle
• Embryology & Fetal Development
• Genetics

Class 2
Basic Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives Part II

• The Cardiovascular System
• The Endocrine System
• The Digestive System
• The Renal System

Class 3
Prenatal Care: The Initial Visit

• History taking
• EDD Calculation
• Physical Exam
  
  • Vital signs
  • Reflexes
  • Head to toe exam

• Record Keeping
  
  • Informed Consent
  • Charting

Class 4
Prenatal Care: Nutrition, Exercise, Teratogens

 

Class 5
Prenatal Care: Common Challenges During Pregnancy

 

Class 6
Prenatal Care: Prenatal Testing

• Blood draws
• Paps & Pelvics
• Glucose screening
• Hemoglobin testing
• Genetic screening
• GBS

Class 7
Intrapartum Care: Birth Assistant Workshop

• Setting up for the birth
• Vitals
• Documentation
• Review of NNR
• Labor Support

Class 8
Intrapartum Care: First Stage Labor

• Initial Assessment
• Normal First Stage
• FHR Assessment
• PROM
• Posterior Presentation/Asynclitism
• Anterior Lip
• Stimulating labor at home

Class 9
Intrapartum Care: Second Stage Labor

• Normal Second Stage
• Cardinal Movements
• Choice of position
• Waterbirth
• Birth stools
• Nuchal Cord

 

Class 10
Intrapartum Care: Third Stage Labor

• Normal Third Stage
• Signs of placental separation
• Controlled cord traction
• Manual removal of the placenta
• Third stage hemorrhage

 

Class 11
Intrapartum Care: Immediate Postpartum

• Normal newborn transition
• Newborn Exam
• Postpartum vital signs
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
• Breastfeeding Assistance
• Urinary catheterization
• Perineal assessment
• Postpartum instructions to parents

 

Class 12
Postpartum Care

• Mother care
• Well-baby care
• Newborn screen
• Breastfeeding management
  
  • Low supply
  • Mastitis/Plugged Ducts
  • Latch issues

• Postpartum mood disorders
  
  • Baby Blues
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Psychosis

Class 13
Well Woman Care

• Paps & Pelvics
• Breast Examination
• Family Planning
• STDs
• Menopause

Class 14
Advanced Midwifery: Pharmacology

• Basic Midwifery Drugs
• Giving Injections
• Starting an IV

 

Class 15
Advanced Midwifery: Suturing Workshop

Class 16
Advanced Midwifery: Obstetrical Emergencies

• Shoulder Dystocia
• Cord Prolapse
• Hemorrhage
• Uterine Rupture
• Placental Abruption

 

Class 17
Advanced Midwifery: Breech and Twins Workshop

Class 18
Advanced Midwifery: Complementary Modalities

• Herbs
• Homeopathy
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Massage