MANA Core Competencies

Postpartum Care

1. Anatomy and physiology of the mother during the postpartum period. BIOL 202, MDWF 246, 247
2. Lactation support and appropriate breast care including evaluation of, identification of, and treatments for problems with nursing. MDWF 246, 247, SOSR 162, 164
3. Parameters and methods of evaluating and promoting maternal well-being during the postpartum period. HLTH 131, MDWF 246, 247
4. Causes of, evaluation of, and treatment for maternal discomforts during the postpartum period. BOTNY 150, 350, HLGH 130, MDWF 246, 247, SOSR 162, 164
5. Emotional, pyscho-social and sexual changes of the postpartum period. BIOL 202, MDWF 246, 247, 448, SOSR 162, 164
6. Maternal nutritional requirements during the postpartum period including methods of nutritional evaluation and counseling. BIOL 404, HLTH 130, MDWF 246, 247, 435
7. Causes of, evaluation of, and treatments for problems arising during the postpartum period. MDWF 246, 247
8. Support, information and referral for family planning methods as the individual woman desires. BIOL 202, MDWF 246, 247, 448, SOSR 163