MANA Core Competencies

Intrapartum Care

1. The normal processes of labor and birth. BIOL 202, MDWF 242, 347, SOSR 162, 164
2. Parameters and methods for evaluating maternal and fetal well-being during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period, including relevant historical data. HLTH 131, 336, MDWF 242, 246, 346, 247, 347
3. Assessment of the birthing environment assuring that it is clean, safe and supportive and that appropriate equipment and supplies are on hand. HLTH 131, MDWF 242, 345, 347
4. Emotional responses and their impact during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. MDWF 242, 246, 444, 445, SOSR 162, 164
5. Comfort and support measures during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. MDWF 242, 246, 347, SOSR 162, 164
6. Fetal and maternal anatomy and their interactions as relevant to assessing fetal position and the progress of labor. BIOL 202, MDWF 242, 347
7. Techniques to assist and support the spontaneous vaginal birth of the baby and placenta. BIOL 202, HLTH 130, MDWF 242, 347, SOSR 162, 164
8. Fluid and nutritional requirements during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. MDWF 242, 246, 347, SOSR 162, 164
9. Assessment of, and support for, maternal rest and sleep as appropriate during the process of labor, birth and the immediate postpartum. MDWF 242, 246, 347,SOSR 162, 164
10. Causes of, evaluation of, and appropriate treatment for, variations which occur during the course of labor, birth and the immediate postpartum. HLTH 433, MDWF 246, 247, 344, 345, 347
11. Emergency measures and transport procedures for critical problems arising during labor, birth or immediate postpartum. MDWF 242, 246, 344, 345, 347, SOSR 162, 164
12. Understanding of, and appropriate support for, the newborn's transition during the first minutes and hours following birth. HLTH 132, MDWF 242, 246, 344, 345, 347
13. Familiarity with current allopathic medical interventions and technology which may be commonly used in a medical setting. MDWF 242, 246, 344, 345, 347
14. Evaluation and care of the perineum and surrounding tissues. BIOL 202, MDWF 346, 347, 446