Learning Outcomes

The Body of a Pregnant Woman

The Care of the Mother and Baby

Grief, Family Planning, Communication and Ethics

Lesson Summary

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the role of a birth doula and how women get pregnant. We’ll teach you body mass index, the symptoms of pregnancy and how to care for a pregnant woman during labour. Learn how newborn babies are screened, how to support grieving parents as a birth doula, methods of contraception, how to communicate and more.

Becoming a Birth Doula - Course Assessment

This free online course explains how a professional birth doula assists their clients before, during and after labour.

Becoming a Birth Doula

Pregnancy and childbirth are overwhelming times for parents and they need all the care and support available to make birth a safe, healthy and fulfilling experience. A doula is a trained childbirth professional that can provide such support. In this course, we lay out the roles of a birth doula during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period to provide the training you require that improves both your medical and communication skills.

Introduction to Menopause

Menopause Stages and Symptoms

Menopause and Bone Health

Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause in the Workplace

The module will explain what menopause is, the hormones associated with it and the various stages menopausal women go through. You will discover the symptoms associated with menopause, including risks to bone health and sleep apnoea. We will discuss tips to reduce symptoms, diet and exercise, and the range of treatment options available.

The Menopause Journey: Embracing the Transition With Confidence - Assessment

Learn how to make menopause easier in this free online course that covers the symptoms and treatments of the transition.

The Menopause Journey: Embracing the Transition With Confidence

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. While it is a normal transition, the symptoms can be challenging to manage. This wellness course explores the physical and emotional changes that occur during menopause and provide you with effective strategies to help you manage the symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing. Sign up to learn how to navigate this life stage with grace and confidence.

Contraception: The Nurse’s Role

Natural Methods of Contraception

Barrier Methods of Contraception

Short-Acting Reversible Hormonal Methods of Contraception

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Emergency Contraception

Sterilization

Induced Abortion

Assessments

Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Family Planning and Contraception Care - Assessment

In this free online course, learn about reproductive health and family planning with ethics and cultural sensitivity.

Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Family Planning and Contraception Care

Advance your nursing career with our contraceptive care course that builds communication and patient-centered skills. Support patients in making informed reproductive health choices, from birth control to family planning. Gain cultural competency, build trust, and improve outcomes while guiding with empathy and confidence. It prepares you to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

Introduction to Preeclampsia

Risk Factors and Screening

Diagnosis and Clinical Presentation

Clinical Management Strategies

Intrapartum and Postpartum Management

Prevention and Long-term Health

Roles Within the Care Team

Communication and Care Coordination

Global Perspectives and Practice

Preeclampsia Diagnosis and Management - Assessment

Learn the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia and how to effectively manage it with this free online course.

Preeclampsia Diagnosis and Management

Preeclampsia causes around 46,000 maternal and 500,000 fetal deaths yearly, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Though rare, it seriously impacts maternal and foetal health. This course covers diagnosis, care, and management at all pregnancy stages to improve survival outcomes. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter Dr Anadu Austin, a qualified health expert. Enrol today and gain critical maternal care skills!

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