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BIRTH CHOICE
2007-08 Beginning Midwifery Course
LEVEL ONE Class Syllabus
Date
Chapter
Topic
Skill
November 16
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Midwifery Yesterday
Today
Studying Midwifery
Orientation
November 30
Chapter 3
Terminology for Midwives
Vital Signs: Temp, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
SATURDAY
December 1
Special
Workshop
Herbs for Midwives
9 AM – 2 PM
December 14
Chapter 4
December 28
Chapter 5
January 11, 2008
FRIDAY Jan 25 /
SATURDAY Jan 26
February 1
February 15
Chapter 5
Special
Workshop
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
February 29
Chapter 7
March 14
Chapter 7
SATURDAY
March 15
March 28
Special
Workshop
Chapter 8
April 11
April 25
May 9
SATURDAY
May 10
May 23
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Special
Workshop
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
May 30
TBA
Note:
Reproductive Anatomy &
Physiology
Beginning of Life
Sterile Technique: Gloving
Nutrition Principles
Beginning of Life
Palpation
Reiki I
9 AM – noon $50
Normal Pregnancy
Normal Pregnancy
Supporting Normal
Pregnancy
Supporting Normal
Pregnancy
Nutrition: Protein Counts
Reflexes
Physical Exam
9 AM – 2 PM
Preventing Infection
Urinalysis
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care
Normal Labor & Birth
Vaginal Cultures
& Pap smears
Placenta & Postpartum
Normal Newborn
Breastfeeding
Graduation Ceremony
Fetal Heart Tones
Injections
Birth Visualization
Nutrition: Diet Charts
Prenatal Observation
9 AM – noon
Placentas
Checklist Signoff
Feasting and Merriment
Skills will be based for the most part on the Practical Skills Guide to Midwifery by Weaver and Evans.
Classes are held from 9:15 AM to Noon unless noted.