Midwifery

Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
02270022	Natural Birth Awareness, Support and Alternative Birth Methods	2023	Autumn	7	2+0+0	2	2

Course Type	Compulsory
Course Cycle	Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	Asst. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ
Instructor(s)	Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Course Instructor(s)

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ	B-114	[email protected]	7416	Monday 14:00-16:00

Course Content

The course begins with the fundamentals of natural birth, birth physiology, midwife support, and the mother's experience. Alternative birth methods such as water birth, home birth, and birth centres, as well as non-pharmacological pain management techniques, are explored. Mind-body approaches such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, cultural rituals, family and partner support are covered in the course. In addition, the perception of natural birth in the media, current debates and ethical dilemmas surrounding birth, innovative approaches, and technological applications are examined to contribute to students' professional identity development.

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to ensure that students understand the philosophy and physiology of natural birth and its importance in terms of maternal and infant health. Students will learn about the role of midwifery support in the natural birth process, non-pharmacological pain management techniques, and alternative birthing methods, thereby gaining the competence to provide holistic, safe, and respectful care to women and their families during the birth process. Additionally, the course aims to encourage students to critically evaluate ethical approaches, cultural differences, and current practices in childbirth.

Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses	X
Transferable Skills Courses	X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P5	Manages labour under own responsibility and provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.	5
P9	She develops herself in accordance with her interests and competencies.	3
P13	Has awareness of the historical development, definition, universal and social effects and legal consequences of the midwifery profession at national and international levels.	5

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Knows natural birth and its philosophy.	P.5.7	1
O2	Knows her responsibilities during the natural birth process.	P.5.8	1
O3	Knows alternative birth methods.	P.5.9	1,5
O4	Knows integrative practices in the field of midwifery that can be applied independently or as a member of the team.	P.9.10	6
O5	Knows the process steps of integrative applications in midwifery.	P.9.14	6
O6	Knows the history of midwifery.	P.13.1	1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics
1	Course Introduction and Childbirth from the History of Midwifery to the Present: Reconstructing Awareness of Natural Childbirth
2	Positive Birth Experience and Respectful Maternal Care
3	The Dead End of Childbirth: Fear
4	Admission for Birth: Midwife Decision-Making Aimed at Preserving Physiological Birth, Use of the Partograph
5	Empowering the Woman to Cope with Labor Pain, Rather Than Just Managing It
6	Alternative Birth Methods – Home Birth
7	Alternative Birth Methods – Water Birth
8	Ara sınav
9	Analysis of Midterm Exam Questions, Supportive Care Approaches During Childbirth: Breathing Exercises
10	Supportive Care Approaches During Childbirth: Massage, Acupressure
11	Supportive Care Approaches During Childbirth: Perineal Massage, Hot and Cold Applications, Hydrotherapy
12	Supportive Care Approaches During Childbirth: Aromatherapy, Music, Birth Dance, Cognitive Methods
13	Supportive Care Approaches During Childbirth: Acupressure
14	Practices That Restrict the Natural Course of Labor
15	The "Golden Hour"After Birth: Preserving the Mother-Baby Bond
16	Final

Textbook or Material

Resources	Dereli Yılmaz, S., Gökyıldız Driver, Ş. (2020). Spiritual Midwifery. Academician Bookstore, Ankara.
	Aktaş, S., Aksoy Derya, Y., Toker, E. (2023). A'dan Z'ye Temel Ebelik. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.

Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Practice	-	-
Field Study	-	-
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	-	-
Homework	1	30 (%)
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Quiz	-	-
Listening	-	-
Midterms	1	30 (%)
Final Exam	1	40 (%)
Total		100 (%)

ECTS / Working Load Table

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	2	28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	14	1	14
Midterms	1	8	8
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Practice	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	1	8	8
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	8	8
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			66
Total Work Load / 30			2,20
Course ECTS Credits:			2

Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P5	P9	P13
O1	Knows natural birth and its philosophy.	-	-	-
O2	Knows her responsibilities during the natural birth process.	5	-	-
O3	Knows alternative birth methods.	5	-	-
O4	Knows integrative practices in the field of midwifery that can be applied independently or as a member of the team.	-	3	-
O5	Knows the process steps of integrative applications in midwifery.	-	3	-
O6	Knows the history of midwifery.	-	-	-