Standard

Rev. 01/2005

Rev. 02/2005

MAS 113 - Maternal and Child Care

Course Description

Focuses on the reproductive system, care of the mother in all stages of pregnancy, the normal and emotional growth of the healthy child, and care of the sick child.  Topics include:  introduction to obstetrics, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, intrauterine development, prenatal care, principles of specialized testing, labor and delivery, postpartum care, patient education, and methods of contraception.. Child development and common pathophysiology from  newborn through adolescence.     

Competency Areas	Hours
Introduction to Obstetrics	Class	5
Review of Male and Female Reproductive System	D. Lab	0
Intrauterine Development	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Prenatal and Post partum Care and Complications	Credit	5
Patient Education
Methods of Contraception
Labor and Delivery
Principles of Fetal Monitoring
Principles of Specialized Testing (Fetal Monitors, Ultrasounds, Special Triple Test, and Stress Test)
Child Development:  Newborn through Adolescence
Common Diseases/Disorders:  Newborn through Adolescence

Prerequisite:	AHS 101, AHS 109, MAS 103
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
INTRODUCTION TO OBSTETRICS		1	0	0
Definition	Define obstetrics.
	List factors that have changed trends in obstetrics.
Current trends	Describe current trends in obstetrical nursing.
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM		3	0	0
Identification and functions	Identify each part of the female reproductive system.
	Explain the function of each part of the female reproductive system.
Diseases of the female reproductive system	Identify diseases of the female reproductive system, their etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM		3	0	0
Identification and functions	Identify each part of the male reproductive system.
	Explain the function of each part of the male reproductive system.
Diseases of the male reproductive system	Identify diseases of the male reproductive system, their etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
INTRAUTERINE DEVELOPMENT		5	0	0
Conception	Describe the process of conception.
	Trace the development of the zygote from the first through the tenth lunar month.
Fetal circulation	Trace the flow of blood through fetal circulation.
	State the functions of the placenta and how it is formed.
	Identify factors detrimental to the development of the embryo and fetus
PRENATAL CARE		7	0	0
Signs of pregnancy	Distinguish between presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy.
	Calculate expected date of confinement using Naegele's rule.
Physiological changes	Identify the physiological changes of pregnancy and their effects on the body.
	Identify normal discomforts of pregnancy, preventive measures, and treatment.
Procedures in prenatal medical care	Explain reasons for procedures related to prenatal medical care.
	List danger signals the patient should immediately report to the physician.
	State dietary requirements of the pregnant woman.
Patient Education	Identify Prenatal education needs. Demonstrate prenatal teaching activities.
PRINCIPLES OF FETAL MONITORING/SPECIALIZED TESTING		2	0	0
LABOR AND DELIVERY		4	0	0
Labor	Define the four stages of labor.
	List signs and symptoms of each stage of labor.
Birth process	Explain the birth process, mechanisms of labor and delivery.
	List signs and symptoms that indicate fetal distress.
	Distinguish between the types of anesthesia given during childbirth.

Principles of Fetal Monitoring Principles of Specialized Testing (Fetal Monitors, Ultrasounds, Special Triple Test, and Stress Test)	Describe current trends in fetal monitoring, ultrasound examination, special triple test and stress testing.
Characteristics of infants	Differentiate between characteristics of a full-term newborn and a premature infant.
	Describe care of the premature and newborn infant.
APGAR score	Explain the APGAR scoring system.
POSTPARTUM		6	0	0
	Explain the process of involution.
	Identify possible complications during the puerperum.
Postpartum	State measures of self-care for the postpartum patient.
Bonding	List factors that influence the bonding process.
Methods of Conception	Explain the various methods of birth control. Describe different types of birth control.
Principles of Fetal Monitoring and Principles of Specialized Testing	(Fetal Monitors, Ultrasounds, Special Triple Test, and Stress Test) Describe current trends in feal monitoring, ultrasound examinations, special Triple Test Stress testing.
Patient Education	Identify Prenatal education needs. Demonstrate prenatal teaching activities.
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: NEWBORN THROUGH ADOLESCENCE		12	0	0
	Explain the normal growth and development of the newborn, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age child, and adolescent.
COMMON DISEASES/DISORDERS:  NEWBORN THROUGH ADOLESCENCE		7	0	0
	List and describe conditions, diagnostic tests, and procedures that may affect the pediatric patient.
	Describe the common communicable diseases of childhood, their treatment and prevention.

Suggested Resources

Anderson, B. G., & Shapiro, P. J.  (1989). Basic maternal-newborn nursing (5th ed.).  Albany, NY: Delmar. 

Bethea, D.  (1989). Introductory maternity nursing workbook. Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Dickason, W., Schult, M. & Silverman, B.  (1996). Maternal-infant nursing care.  2^nd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders,

Doenges, M.E. & Moorhouse, M.F. (1900).  Maternal/newborn plans of care. Philadelphia:  F.A. Davis

Leifer, F.  (1998)  Introduction to Maternity and pediatric nursing. 2^nd ed.. Philadelphia: WB Saunders.

Novak, J. C. & Broom, B.L. (1999)  Maternal and child health nursing.  9^th ed. St. Louis: Mosby Publishing

Sherwen, L.N., Scoloveno, M.A., $ Weingarten, C.T. (1999). Maternity nursing. 3^rd ed. Stamford, Conneticut:  Appleton and Lange.

Thompson, E.D. (1999).  Introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing.

Thomson, E. D.  (1998). Pediatric nursing: An introductory text. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.

Liefer, Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4^th ed, Saunders

McKinney, Associated Workbook for Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4^th ed, Saunders

Vaughan, Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4^th ed., Saunders

DiDona, Introductory Maternal Newborn Nursing, 6^th

Burroughs, Maternity Nursing-An Introductory Text, 8^th ed., W.B. Saunders

Schulte, Pediatric Nursing-An Introductory Text, 8^th, W. B. Saunders

Ingalls, Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Anderson and Shapiro, Basic Maternal Newborn Nursing, 6^th, Delmar

Shapiro, Basic Maternal Pediatric Nursing, Delmar

White, (2002). Essentials of Maternal and Pediatric Nursing, ITP Publishers