Track: Midwifery

Midwifery

Prenatal and Postnatal Care:
Prenatal and postnatal care refers to the medical and support services provided to women before, during, and after pregnancy. Prenatal care ensures maternal and fetal health through regular check-ups, screenings, and education. Postnatal care focuses on recovery, breastfeeding, and infant care after childbirth, ensuring both mother and baby’s well-being.

Childbirth:
Childbirth is the process of delivering a baby, typically after a 40-week pregnancy. It can occur vaginally or through cesarean section, and involves labor, delivery, and post-delivery stages. Care during childbirth aims to support the mother’s comfort, safety, and the health of the newborn, with professional assistance from obstetricians or midwives.

Forensic Midwifery:
Forensic midwifery involves the application of midwifery expertise in legal contexts, such as investigating cases of maternal or infant injury, death, or abuse during childbirth. Forensic midwives collect evidence, document injuries, and provide expert testimony, ensuring that the legal and healthcare aspects of maternal and infant care are appropriately addressed in court cases.

Midwifery Education:
Midwifery education provides the necessary knowledge and skills for midwives to support women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. This education includes clinical practice, anatomy and physiology, childbirth techniques, and maternal care. Programs range from diploma to advanced degrees, equipping midwives to deliver safe, evidence-based care to mothers and babies.

Sexology in Midwifery:
Sexology in midwifery focuses on the study and understanding of sexual health and behavior as it relates to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It includes addressing sexual dysfunction, providing counseling on intimacy and sexual health, and offering support for couples navigating changes in sexual relationships during and after childbirth.