Page 9 - 33Elctronic Book (3) Normal Labor

Module Objective

1. Explain the female pelvic structure bone

2. Identify types of the female pelvic.

3. Describe the main features of the fetal skull, and their importance for labor and
delivery. Discuss the physiology of the four stages of normal labor.

4. Describe the nursing management of the four stages of normal labor.

5. Discuss the physiological changes of mothers during each stage of normal
labor.

6. Recognize the normal characteristics of the newborn baby & identify
abnormalities

7. Appreciate the importance of nursing care during labor & delivery to the fetus

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:

1. Apply the nursing process to the care of women in each stage of normal labor.

2. Explain the normal characteristics of the newborn baby & identify abnormalities

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