Maternal and Child Care

This course 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: intriduction to obstetrics, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, intauterine development, prenatal care, principles of specialized testing, labor and delivery, postpartum care, patient education, and methods of contraception. This course covers child development and common pathophysiology from newborn through adolescence.