MDWF 3050: Postpartum Complications 

This course covers postpartum complications found in the home birth practice, including; spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. The student will be prepared to diagnose, treat and refer when necessary, many postpartum complications.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Clinical management of complications in the first few hours after birth.

• Clinical management of complications in the first eight weeks after birth.

• Complications in the postpartum period including when to refer to other care providers and when to activate EMS.

• Clinical management of different medical, surgical, pelvic floor and postpartum mood disorders arising during the postpartum period.

• Management of substance, child and domestic partner abuse including birth trauma secondary to complications during labor and birth.