Faculty: Health Sciences The Midwifery major prepares students to provide comprehensive care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Students develop skills in prenatal care, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, and newborn care. Graduates are prepared for careers as midwives in hospitals, birth centers, clinics, and home birth settings. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of midwifery practice and women's health. - Develop skills in prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and postpartum care. - Learn techniques for providing holistic and patient-centered care to women and newborns. - Explore principles of evidence-based practice, cultural competency, and health promotion. - Analyze and interpret maternal and neonatal health data. - Develop critical thinking, clinical judgment, and communication skills for effective midwifery practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Midwifery** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in midwifery. - Fundamentals of women's health, reproductive anatomy, and physiology. 2. **Prenatal Care** - Principles of prenatal care, including health assessment, screening, and education. - Techniques for providing comprehensive care during pregnancy. 3. **Labor and Delivery Management** - Principles of labor and delivery management, including normal birth processes, complications, and interventions. - Techniques for supporting and managing labor and delivery. 4. **Postpartum Care** - Principles of postpartum care, including maternal and newborn assessment, breastfeeding support, and family planning. - Techniques for providing care during the postpartum period. 5. **Newborn Care** - Principles of newborn care, including neonatal assessment, stabilization, and parent education. - Techniques for providing care to newborns and supporting families. 6. **Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery** - Principles of evidence-based practice, including research methods, data analysis, and clinical guidelines. - Techniques for applying evidence-based practices in midwifery care. 7. **Cultural Competency in Midwifery** - Principles of cultural competency, including cultural awareness, sensitivity, and humility. - Techniques for providing culturally competent care to diverse populations. 8. **Clinical Practicum** - Real-world experiences in midwifery settings, including clinical practicum in hospitals, birth centers, clinics, or home birth settings. - Application of learned skills in practical midwifery scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Midwifery** - Comprehensive project applying skills in prenatal care, labor and delivery management, or postpartum care. - Delivery of a polished midwifery project, case study, or research presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Prenatal care plans, labor and delivery management projects, postpartum care studies, newborn care plans, evidence-based practice analyses, cultural competency studies, clinical practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Midwifery" by various authors. - "Prenatal Care" by various authors. - "Labor and Delivery Management" by various authors. - "Postpartum Care" by various authors. - "Newborn Care" by various authors. - "Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery" by various authors. - "Cultural Competency in Midwifery" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and an interest in women's health and midwifery practice. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, clinical practicum, and capstone projects. For advanced practice, a Master's degree in Midwifery or Nurse-Midwifery is often required, which typically takes an additional 2-3 years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Midwifery and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). **Target Audience:** Aspiring midwives, women's health specialists, and healthcare professionals seeking careers in hospitals, birth centers, clinics, and home birth settings. This major equips students with the clinical, diagnostic, and patient care skills needed to excel in midwifery, supporting careers in various healthcare settings specializing in women's health and maternity care.