Maternal and Child Health Nursing III

At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. discuss the signs of obstetric emergencies; 2. explain the roles of nurses and midwife in the provision of care in obstetrics emergencies; 3. discuss abnormal labour and related midwifery care of clients in such conditions; 4. explain rationale, components and characteristics of youth friendly facilities; and 5. discuss risks and problems associated with adolescent health.

Complications associated with pregnancy, labour, postpartum and the neonatal life. Roles and responsibilities of nurses and midwives in prevention and management of obstetrics emergencies (antepartum haemorrhage, obstructed labour, postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia and many others). Socio-cultural events that contribute significantly to causes of pregnancy complications and obstetrical emergencies. Risk factors/ conditions that complicate pregnancy and labour. Management of risk factors/ conditions. Management of medical conditions and infections that complicate pregnancy. Malposition and malpresentations and their management. Abnormal pregnancy. Abnormal labour. Obstetrics emergencies. Abnormal conditions of the new born. Youth friendly services. Teenage pregnancy and complications.