Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
INF/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
6
A/B/C
MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/47
5
B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/09 ,MED/40 ,MED/49
8
A/B
MED/13 ,MED/17 ,MED/18 ,MED/24 ,MED/25 ,MED/47

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
4
B
MED/08 ,MED/15 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
INF/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
6
A/B/C
MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/47
5
B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/09 ,MED/40 ,MED/49
8
A/B
MED/13 ,MED/17 ,MED/18 ,MED/24 ,MED/25 ,MED/47

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Teaching code

4S000043

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/47 - MIDWIFERY

Period

1° ANNO 2° SEMESTRE dal Mar 1, 2021 al Apr 26, 2021.

Location

VERONA

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Know the care process of pregnant women;
Know and understand the clinical management of physiological pregnancy;
Know the obstetric physical examination;
Know and know how to apply the standards for breastfeeding

Program

The organization of assistance to pregnant women; outline of the reference evidence framework
The obstetric risk
- Definition of physiological pregnancy
- Professional responsibility of the midwife
- Information for pregnant women
- Disorders in pregnancy
- Pregnancy history
- Diagnosis of early pregnancy: signs of presumption, probability and certainty, dating of pregnancy and expected date of delivery, parity
- General physical examination and pelvic examination in early pregnancy: clinical signs of vaginal and uterine pregnancy
- Physical examination in the II and III trimester (inspection, measurement, palpation)
- Laboratory tests in low-risk pregnancy
- Fetal growth and well-being
- Full term pregnancy: check
- Relationships between fetus, uterus and birth canal; the maneuvers of Leopold
- From theory to practice (application of Leopold's maneuvers in practice)
Breast anatomy and its changes in puberty, pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Physiology of lactation and influence of hormones / peptides on milk production and maternal instinctive behavior
- Components of colostrum and mature milk
- Differences in the composition between breast milk and infant formula
The birth canal

Examination Methods

The exam includes an oral interview in order to evaluate the knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed during the course

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE