Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Course Outcomes:
1. Apply concepts, theories and principles of sciences and humanities in the
formulation and application of appropriate nursing care during childbearing
years.
2. Provide safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population
group and community utilizing the nursing process during childbearing and
childrearing years.
3. Apply evidence-based practices in the care of mother and child.
4. Practice maternal and child nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal,
ethical and moral principles.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally
appropriate language with children and families.
6. Document care of mother and child during the perinatal period accurately and
comprehensively.
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams in maternal child and care.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client
care using systems approach in the care of normal mother and child.
9. Discuss researchable problems in maternal child and care.
10. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and
global developments in the care of the mother and child.
11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being Filipino in the practice
of maternal and child nursing.
12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in maternal and
childcare.
13. Adopt the nursing core values in the delivery of care to the mother and child.
14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in maternal child and care.
Care of the Mother and the Fetus during the Perinatal Period
A. Prenatal Care
1. Care of the Mother
Assessment
- Antenatal Visit
- Birthing Plan
Nursing Diagnosis
Planning and Intervention
Evaluation
Documentation
2. Care of the Fetus
Assessment
Development and Functions of the Placenta and Fetal Membranes
B. Intrapartal Care
1. Theories of Labor
2. Assessment
3. Nursing Diagnosis
4. Planning and Intervention
5. Early Essential and Newborn Care (EENC)
6. Evaluation
7. Documentation
C. Pospartal Care
1. Mother
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Planning and Intervention
Evaluation
Documentation
2. Immediate Care of the Newborn
Assessment nursing Diagnosis
Planning and Intervention
Evaluation
Documentation
3. Health Education on Post- Partum and Newborn care
4. Discharge Planning
Filipino Culture, Values and Practices in Relation to Maternal and Child Care
A. Nursing Care Planning to Respect Cultural Diversity
B. Myths and Beliefs related to Pregnancy
1. Birth Practices of Selected Cultural Groups
Maternal and Child Care Entrepreneurial Opportunities
A. Birthing Clinics
B. Day Care