Midwifery 2
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The student must have theoretical-practical notions of personalized assistance.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student must:
· learn the midwifery
· learn to make obstetric diagnosis
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
· ability to assist according to best practices;
· acquire theoretical and practical tools to gain experience in internships
· ability to gain professional experience in training
The student must:
· learn the midwifery
· learn to make obstetric diagnosis
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
· ability to assist according to best practices;
· acquire theoretical and practical tools to gain experience in internships
· ability to gain professional experience in training
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Sezione: Mantova
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites for the course: MIDWIFERY 1
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam methods
Oral, written and practical tests
Type of test
Interview with the teacher and simulations
Evaluation parameters of the test
Ability to organize knowledge in a discursive manner; ability to reason critically on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation of the test
In thirtieths (the grade is decided by the Commission composed of the teachers present at the Integrated Course exam)
Method of communicating the results of the test
The grade is reported verbally to the student. Subsequently, the grade is recorded on the web in a way that allows the student to accept or reject it
Obstetric-gynecological nursing sciences
Oral, written and practical tests
Type of test
Interview with the teacher and simulations
Evaluation parameters of the test
Ability to organize knowledge in a discursive manner; ability to reason critically on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation of the test
In thirtieths (the grade is decided by the Commission composed of the teachers present at the Integrated Course exam)
Method of communicating the results of the test
The grade is reported verbally to the student. Subsequently, the grade is recorded on the web in a way that allows the student to accept or reject it
Obstetric-gynecological nursing sciences
Pharmacology
Course syllabus
General concepts of pharmacology, drug safety and efficacy discovery
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug interactions
Interaction between food and drugs
The cascade of arachidonic acid
Anti-inflammatory drugs and prostaglandins
The drugs active on the uterus
Drugs with hormonal activity
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug interactions
Interaction between food and drugs
The cascade of arachidonic acid
Anti-inflammatory drugs and prostaglandins
The drugs active on the uterus
Drugs with hormonal activity
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Cella, Di Giulio, Gorio, Scaglione FARMACOLOGIA GENERALE E SPECIALE PER LE LAUREE SANITARIE - PICCIN
Midwifery
Course syllabus
Body hygiene
Postures and mobilization
Hot and cold applications
Rest and sleep
Nutrition
Therapy: general concepts
Enteral administration route
Special enteral administration route (SNG, gavage)
Parenteral administration route
Vomiting
Water balance and hydroelectrolytic balance
Urine and its diagnostic tests
Sweat and sputum
Stool and its diagnostic tests
Verbal and non-verbal communication in the helping relationship
The pharmaceutical cabinet
The therapy trolley
Topical and systemic administration routes
Injection therapy: intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
Capillary sampling
Venous sampling
Arterial sampling
Venous access peripheral
Midline
CVC
PICC
Special infusion sets
Blood culture
Notes on special punctures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, spinal tap and organ biopsies
Preparing a woman for surgery
Assistance from the midwife in the pre-operative period
Performing the electrocardiogram
The rectal probe and the evacuative enema
Extemporaneous and permanent bladder catheterization
The urinometer
Simple and complex dressings
Drains.
Obstetric assistance in emergency/urgent situations
Triage
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the delivery room
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the operating room
Vacuum and aspirator
General definitions of the different types of anesthesia and analgesia
The most commonly used drugs in anesthesia in obstetrics
Management of narcotics
Obstetric assistance in spinal, spino-epidural, epidural and epidural analgesia procedures
Side effects and adverse events of neuraxial procedures and related obstetric assistance
Obstetric assistance in general anesthesia and deep sedation
Airway management devices and techniques
Obstetric assistance in endotracheal intubation, manual and mechanical ventilation
Pre/intra/post-operative assistance in cesarean section in the operating room and recovery room
Prevention of hypothermia
Thermo-regulated bag warmer
Heating line
Forced air heater
The anesthesia cart
The emergency cart and defibrillator
The emergency backpack
The volumetric infusion pumps
The bag squeezer
The refrigerator
The blood component bag defroster
Respirator/anesthesia machine
Control of devices in the operating room
Postures and mobilization
Hot and cold applications
Rest and sleep
Nutrition
Therapy: general concepts
Enteral administration route
Special enteral administration route (SNG, gavage)
Parenteral administration route
Vomiting
Water balance and hydroelectrolytic balance
Urine and its diagnostic tests
Sweat and sputum
Stool and its diagnostic tests
Verbal and non-verbal communication in the helping relationship
The pharmaceutical cabinet
The therapy trolley
Topical and systemic administration routes
Injection therapy: intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
Capillary sampling
Venous sampling
Arterial sampling
Venous access peripheral
Midline
CVC
PICC
Special infusion sets
Blood culture
Notes on special punctures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, spinal tap and organ biopsies
Preparing a woman for surgery
Assistance from the midwife in the pre-operative period
Performing the electrocardiogram
The rectal probe and the evacuative enema
Extemporaneous and permanent bladder catheterization
The urinometer
Simple and complex dressings
Drains.
Obstetric assistance in emergency/urgent situations
Triage
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the delivery room
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the operating room
Vacuum and aspirator
General definitions of the different types of anesthesia and analgesia
The most commonly used drugs in anesthesia in obstetrics
Management of narcotics
Obstetric assistance in spinal, spino-epidural, epidural and epidural analgesia procedures
Side effects and adverse events of neuraxial procedures and related obstetric assistance
Obstetric assistance in general anesthesia and deep sedation
Airway management devices and techniques
Obstetric assistance in endotracheal intubation, manual and mechanical ventilation
Pre/intra/post-operative assistance in cesarean section in the operating room and recovery room
Prevention of hypothermia
Thermo-regulated bag warmer
Heating line
Forced air heater
The anesthesia cart
The emergency cart and defibrillator
The emergency backpack
The volumetric infusion pumps
The bag squeezer
The refrigerator
The blood component bag defroster
Respirator/anesthesia machine
Control of devices in the operating room
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Interactive Lesson
Exercises on mannequins
Interactive Lesson
Exercises on mannequins
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA PICCIN
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Modules or teaching units
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Lattuada Donatella Francesca
Sezione: Milano
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites for the course: MIDWIFERY 1
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam methods
Oral, written and practical tests
Type of test
Interview with the teacher and simulations
Evaluation parameters of the test
Ability to organize knowledge in a discursive manner; ability to reason critically on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation of the test
In thirtieths (the grade is decided by the Commission composed of the teachers present at the Integrated Course exam)
Method of communicating the results of the test
The grade is reported verbally to the student. Subsequently, the grade is recorded on the web in a way that allows the student to accept or reject it
Obstetric-gynecological nursing sciences
Oral, written and practical tests
Type of test
Interview with the teacher and simulations
Evaluation parameters of the test
Ability to organize knowledge in a discursive manner; ability to reason critically on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation of the test
In thirtieths (the grade is decided by the Commission composed of the teachers present at the Integrated Course exam)
Method of communicating the results of the test
The grade is reported verbally to the student. Subsequently, the grade is recorded on the web in a way that allows the student to accept or reject it
Obstetric-gynecological nursing sciences
Pharmacology
Course syllabus
General concepts of pharmacology, drug safety and efficacy discovery
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug interactions
Interaction between food and drugs
The cascade of arachidonic acid
Anti-inflammatory drugs and prostaglandins
The drugs active on the uterus
Drugs with hormonal activity
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug interactions
Interaction between food and drugs
The cascade of arachidonic acid
Anti-inflammatory drugs and prostaglandins
The drugs active on the uterus
Drugs with hormonal activity
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Cella, Di Giulio, Gorio, Scaglione FARMACOLOGIA GENERALE E SPECIALE PER LE LAUREE SANITARIE - PICCIN
Midwifery
Course syllabus
Body hygiene
Postures and mobilization
Hot and cold applications
Rest and sleep
Nutrition
Therapy: general concepts
Enteral administration route
Special enteral administration route (SNG, gavage)
Parenteral administration route
Vomiting
Water balance and hydroelectrolytic balance
Urine and its diagnostic tests
Sweat and sputum
Stool and its diagnostic tests
Verbal and non-verbal communication in the helping relationship
The pharmaceutical cabinet
The therapy trolley
Topical and systemic administration routes
Injection therapy: intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
Capillary sampling
Venous sampling
Arterial sampling
Venous access peripheral
Midline
CVC
PICC
Special infusion sets
Blood culture
Notes on special punctures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, spinal tap and organ biopsies
Preparing a woman for surgery
Assistance from the midwife in the pre-operative period
Performing the electrocardiogram
The rectal probe and the evacuative enema
Extemporaneous and permanent bladder catheterization
The urinometer
Simple and complex dressings
Drains.
Obstetric assistance in emergency/urgent situations
Triage
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the delivery room
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the operating room
Vacuum and aspirator
General definitions of the different types of anesthesia and analgesia
The most commonly used drugs in anesthesia in obstetrics
Management of narcotics
Obstetric assistance in spinal, spino-epidural, epidural and epidural analgesia procedures
Side effects and adverse events of neuraxial procedures and related obstetric assistance
Obstetric assistance in general anesthesia and deep sedation
Airway management devices and techniques
Obstetric assistance in endotracheal intubation, manual and mechanical ventilation
Pre/intra/post-operative assistance in cesarean section in the operating room and recovery room
Prevention of hypothermia
Thermo-regulated bag warmer
Heating line
Forced air heater
The anesthesia cart
The emergency cart and defibrillator
The emergency backpack
The volumetric infusion pumps
The bag squeezer
The refrigerator
The blood component bag defroster
Respirator/anesthesia machine
Control of devices in the operating room
Postures and mobilization
Hot and cold applications
Rest and sleep
Nutrition
Therapy: general concepts
Enteral administration route
Special enteral administration route (SNG, gavage)
Parenteral administration route
Vomiting
Water balance and hydroelectrolytic balance
Urine and its diagnostic tests
Sweat and sputum
Stool and its diagnostic tests
Verbal and non-verbal communication in the helping relationship
The pharmaceutical cabinet
The therapy trolley
Topical and systemic administration routes
Injection therapy: intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
Capillary sampling
Venous sampling
Arterial sampling
Venous access peripheral
Midline
CVC
PICC
Special infusion sets
Blood culture
Notes on special punctures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, spinal tap and organ biopsies
Preparing a woman for surgery
Assistance from the midwife in the pre-operative period
Performing the electrocardiogram
The rectal probe and the evacuative enema
Extemporaneous and permanent bladder catheterization
The urinometer
Simple and complex dressings
Drains.
Obstetric assistance in emergency/urgent situations
Triage
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the delivery room
Collaboration with the anesthetist in the operating room
Vacuum and aspirator
General definitions of the different types of anesthesia and analgesia
The most commonly used drugs in anesthesia in obstetrics
Management of narcotics
Obstetric assistance in spinal, spino-epidural, epidural and epidural analgesia procedures
Side effects and adverse events of neuraxial procedures and related obstetric assistance
Obstetric assistance in general anesthesia and deep sedation
Airway management devices and techniques
Obstetric assistance in endotracheal intubation, manual and mechanical ventilation
Pre/intra/post-operative assistance in cesarean section in the operating room and recovery room
Prevention of hypothermia
Thermo-regulated bag warmer
Heating line
Forced air heater
The anesthesia cart
The emergency cart and defibrillator
The emergency backpack
The volumetric infusion pumps
The bag squeezer
The refrigerator
The blood component bag defroster
Respirator/anesthesia machine
Control of devices in the operating room
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Interactive Lesson
Exercises on mannequins
Interactive Lesson
Exercises on mannequins
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA PICCIN
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Modules or teaching units
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Mazzeo Melchionda Marta, Riffaldi Francesca Manuela
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Pani Arianna