Course: Support methods for midwives

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Course title Support methods for midwives
Course code KSZD/PMP9
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bitalová Kamila, Mgr.
Course content
Témata seminářů: 1. Introduction to the subject (2 h) ? low risk and high risk pregnancy, midwife care for a pregnant woman, giving birth, and in the postpartum period ? her competence, education, clarification of the basic techniques of our profession (palpation, aspects). The power of affirmation techniques ? the basic for hypnobirth. 2. Aromatherapy (3 h) ? There are many aromatherapy techniques that we can use in midwifery. Students will learn about the differences between individual methods, which one to choose, how to proceed correctly, the basic effects of herbs and essential oils, and which ones to choose in order to achieve the desired effect. Furthermore, the creation of a herbal ball and how to use it to support the uterus in swaddle. 3. Hydrotherapy and yoni steaming (2 h) - students will learn about hydrotherapy methods for relaxation and pain reduction during childbirth, they will also learn about herbal steamer - benefits, possibilities of use, contraindications, method of preparation. 4. Rebozo (3 h) - Involving students in the topic of Rebozo ? what are benefits not only for pregnant, giving birth and postpartum times, but also for women in general, throughout their life. Students will learn Rebozo techniques for relaxation, rituals, as well as remedial techniques, which, in combination with palpation and determining the position and position of the fetus, can restore physiology to a disturbed or difficult birthing mechanism. 5. Massage, care of scars (2 h) ? Aspectual and palpative evaluation of the woman and auxiliary massage, remedial techniques that the midwives can use ? relaxation in the lumbar area, acupressure and reflex foot massage, reduction of pain during childbirth massages. Furthermore, students will learn about the prevention of injury and care about that. 6. Taping during pregnancy (2 h) ? Basics of taping for midwives

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The subject is designed as theoretical-practical. It introduces students to care techniques that have been used by midwives since time immemorial, but which have begun to be forgotten in modern medicine. Now these techniques and methods are returning to Czech maternity hospitals, to the complexity of caring for a woman and her baby, and this course aims to teach students these techniques.
Expertise: The student acquires theoretical knowledge of the above-mentioned techniques, what are their benefits, when they are contraindicated, and how to further deepen their knowledge and increase their qualifications in these areas. Professional skills: The student is able to practically use the techniques of aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, prepare herbal tea. He will master the basic techniques of Reboza - especially relaxation and corrective techniques. They will also master the basic methods of massage and taping techniques for pregnant, giving birth, and postpartum women. General qualifications: Based on his professional knowledge and skills, the student is able to evaluate and apply individual techniques in the provision of care for women.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Attendance min. 80%, verification of knowledge in the subject, preparation of individual work.
Recommended literature
  • BEIDER, Rachel, 2019. Zde stlačte!: masáž pro začátečníky : jednoduchá cesta k relaxaci a uvolnění napětí. Praha: Mladá fronta. ISBN 978-80-204-5081-4..
  • JANČA, Jiří. Reflexní terapie: Tajemná řeč lidského těla. Jiří KUCHAŘ (autor úvodu), Zdeněk LHOTÁK (ilustrátor), Magdalena MARTÍNKOVÁ (ilustrátor), Petr ŠTIS (autor úvodu), Jaroslav CELUCH (ilustrátor). Praha: Eminent, 1991. ISBN 80-900302-6-2..
  • KEIJZER, Mirjam de; TUYL, Thea van a VINAVER, Naolí. Rebozo od techniky k mistrovství: The Rebozo technique unfolded : pracovní kniha rebozo-masáže. Přeložil Svitlana HRADILOVÁ, přeložil Petr HRADIL, přeložil Jana STAVĚLOVÁ. Rodolad : rodový soulad. [Česko]: [UNUECO], 2019. ISBN 978-80-270-5864-8..
  • MEEUS, Cathy a Bhavesh T. JOSHI. Tajemství masáže. Praha. ISBN 978-80-256-2075-5.
  • SABOUNCHIAN, Stefanie. Zde stiskněte!: reflexní terapie ruky pro začátečníky : postupy na podporu sebepéče. Emily PORTNOI (ilustrátor), Miroslava KOPICOVÁ (překladatel). Praha: Mladá fronta, 2021. ISBN 978-80-204-5743-1..
  • TISSERAND, Robert. Umění aromaterapie: domácí i odb. léčba vonnými esencemi rostlin. Přeložil Emílie HARANTOVÁ. Praha: Alternativa, 1992..


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