Information Package / Course Catalogue
Perinatal Education Approach
Course Code: EBE531
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To acquire the knowledge of techniques and approaches for the training of mothers, fathers and other family members with the aim of improving the health status of mothers and newborn during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period

Course Content

Pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, the method used for the education of the parents, philosophy and approaches

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Sibel ŞEKER
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to determine the needs of the family during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
2.To be able to apply knowledge of the properties of adult on education and training prepared
3.To be able to comprehend and discuss the methods of pre-primary education, to be able to choose the appropriate method, and evaluate the results
4.To be able to develop conceptual structure to open Prenatal Education Classes, to be able to analyze the conditions
5.To be able to examine the relationship between cultural structure and training
6.To be able to comprehend and apply the methods of the management of pain in labor
7.To be able to comprehend and follow new developmets of perinatal education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nichols F.H., Humenıck S.S. Childbirth Education, Practice, Research and Theory, 2. Edition, Mosby Campany, 2000.
2.Demir A. Hamileliğe Hazırlık Doğum ve Sonrası Annenin El Kitabı, Kurtuluş Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2002.
3.Günalp S. Resimli Doğum Bilgisi, Ömür Basımevi, Ertem Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2003.
4.Okumuş H, Mete S. Anne ve babalar için Doğuma Hazırlık, I. Ed, Deomed, 2009
5.Dick Read G. Childbirth without fear, 2nd Edition. London:Printer and Martin Ltd, 2005
6.Kadayıfçı O. Lamaze Yöntemi İle Doğuma Hazırlık, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara, 2005
7.İstanbul Tıp fakültesi kadın ve Çocuk Sağlığı Eğitim ve araştırma Birimi. Doğum Öncesi Eğitim. Program hazırlayanlar ve Eğitimciler İçin Rehber, İstanbul 2000
8.Okumuş H, Mete S, Aytur T, Yenal K, Demir N. Doğuma hazırlık sınıfının doğum sürecine etkisinin incelenmesi. Klinik Bilimler ve Doktor Dergisi 2002 8(6):771-775.
9.Dunkley J. Health Promotion in Midwifery Practice, A Resource For Healh Professionals, Boillieve Tindall, 1. Edition. Pheladelpia, 2000
10.Şeker S., Doğuma Hazırlık Sınıflarının Annenin Fonksiyonel Durumuna ve Bebeğini Algılamasına Etkisi, Danışman: Sevil Ü. Ege Üniversitesi Sağlık Bil. Enst. Yayınlanmamış Doktora Tezi, İzmir, 2006
11.Yenal K. Web ortamında yapılan gebe eğitim programının gebelerin günlük yaşam aktivitelerine etkisinin incelenmesi. Danışman: Sevil Ü. Ege Üniversitesi Sağlık Bil. Enst. Yayınlanmamış Doktora Tezi, İzmir, 2006
12.Özbaşaran F, Avcı HD, Çoban A, Taşpınar A. Doğum öncesi dönemde gebelere uygulanan planlı eğitimin (doğum öncesi eğitim kursu) etkinliğinin incelenmesi, DPT Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, Manisa, 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Adult Education
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cultural perspectives to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Prenatal Training Methods- One to One Training Method- Education Through Computer and Internet
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prenatal Learning Methods - Group Training* History, Importance and Objectives of Prenatal Education Classes
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Prenatal Education Classes (Continued)Conceptual Structure
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Prenatal Education Classes (Continued) Philosophy and Roles
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Prenatal Education Classes (Continued) Key Features
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Prenatal Education Classes (Continued) Types
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Supportive care at birth (pain management, relaxation, biofeedback, touch, Dreaming, music, etc.)
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Supportive care at birth (pain management, relaxation, biofeedback, touch, Dreaming, music, etc.)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pre-natal and post- natal exercise
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Studies and Results on Prenatal Education Classes and
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Studies and Results on Prenatal Education Classes
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
5
5
5
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5
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5
5
5
5
5
5
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