Maternal and Child Health Nursing Practicum 1

At the end of this clinical posting, the student shoud be able to: 1. explain the concept of care of the new born including immunisation; 2. demonstrate skills for conduct of maternal and child health services including antenatal booking and service; 3. conduct health education on immunization and proper nutrition; 4. participate in patient mobilisation and community participation activities; and 5. recognise the role of the family in maternal and child care services.

Students are posted to clinical and community sites where maternal and child health services are provided. Students’ activities include, provision of normal midwifery services. Antenatal booking and mothers’ comprehensive assessment. Palpation. Weighing. Urine testing. Mothers’ education. Home visits in domiciliary midwifery (Field work – 6 weeks/ Health care institutions’ practice and community midwifery services.