Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Gezondheid en Wetenschap
Postpartum period 129745/3542/2526/1/87
Study guide

Postpartum period 1

29745/3542/2526/1/87
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Midwifery, programme stage 1
  • International programmes Health and Life Science
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 9 credits
Co-ordinator: Bosmans Valerie
Other teaching staff: Brouns Miek, De Bock Vanessa, Driessen Els, Gooris Giovanna, Meyvis Inge, Rimaux Sophie, Stiers Mieke, Van de Craen Natacha, Vanden Bergh Leen, Van Leugenhaege Luka, Verheyen Veerle
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (1st semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 225,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

1. Physiology, care and guidance
The student describes the physiological changes in the maternity woman from the normal postnatal period.
The student demonstrates the supervision of breastfeeding.
The student can give appropriate advice in case of physiological complaints during breastfeeding.
The student names the composition and types of formula.
The student demonstrates the preparation and administration of formula.
The student is able to analyze and report relevant information in the mother-child file.
The student can describe the consequences of a physiological pregnancy and childbirth on the sexual health of the young parents.
The student describes the physiological observations in a healthy neonate.
The student is able to explain standard examinations in a healthy neonate.
The student describes the different steps in the neurological examination of the neonate.
The student demonstrates the hygiene concerns to the newborn.
The student can explain the vaccination schedule.
The student describes the physiological bilirubin metabolism.
3. Pathology, care and guidance
The student demonstrates wound care with suture removal.
The student can recognize the physiological course of the wound healing process.
The student demonstrates turning and translating in an ergonomic way.
4. Psycho-social context
The student describes the psychological changes in the maternity woman during the postpartum period.
The student describes the psychomotor development of the young child.
The student describes the impact of birth on the family in terms of parenting, partner relationship and family context.
5. Ethics and legislation
The student gives an overview of the most important aspects of social security in Flanders with regard to maternity care
The student is able to explain the legislation regarding forms of relationship and cohabitation.
The student can explain the legal descent.
The student can explain the legislation regarding notification and registration of birth.
The student can explain the legislation in the vaccination schedule.
The student describes important rights and duties during pregnancy; including maternity leave, incapacity for work, and declaration of maternity benefits.
6. Health education
The student describes the psychological changes in the maternity woman during the postpartum period.
The student is able to give advice with regard to solid food for the healthy baby.
The student can give advice on sexuality and contraception during the postpartum period.
The student can give advice on the prevention of cot death and optimizing the safety of the child.
10. Evidence-based midwifery
The student can explain the different research methods from professional literature.

Study material (list)

Borstvoeding handleiding voor de zorgverlenerMandatory€ 27,50
  • Author: Borstvoedingorganisatie La Leche League
Electronic Learning EnvironmentMandatory
  • Author: AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
LaptopMandatory
Starter pack Bachelor MidwiferyMandatory€ 100,00
  • Author: Team bachelor in de vroedkunde
Vroedkunde: normale baring en kraambed.Mandatory€ 43,00
  • Author: Bogaerts, A., Geerdens, L., Gooris, F.
Anatomie en fysiologie : een inleidingRecommended€ 51,50
  • Author: Martini, Frederic H.; Bartholomew, Edwin F.; Ober, William C.
Breastfeeding and human lactationRecommended€ 190,95
  • Author: Karen Wambach, Jan Riordan
Geletterdheid in de gezondheidswetenschappenRecommended€ 32,50
  • Author: Mira Meeus, Nick Gebruers en Michel Mertens
Leerboek intensive-care-verpleegkunde neonatologieRecommended€ 182,00
  • Author: G.T.W.J. van den Brink, I.J. Hankes Drielsma, S.G.M. van Driessen, E. te Pas
Veilig door de kraamtijd en de eerste maanden na de bevallingRecommended€ 29,99
  • Author: B. Smulders, M. Croon

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning9,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials34,00 hours
Practicum10,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours172,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series80,00Vertrekkende vanuit een aantal situatieschetsen zullen vragen gesteld worden vanuit de verschillende gedoceerde invalshoeken op de niveau's zoals aangegeven in de toetsmatrijs. Deze kennistoets zal digitaal worden bevraagd wanneer dit roostermatig mogelijk is. Anders wordt het een reguliere schriftelijke bevraging. De totale examentijd voor deze kennis- en inzichtstoets bestaat uit de voorziene tijd voor deze toets plus ¼ extra examentijd voor alle studenten. De extra examentijd als individuele aanpassing is hierbij dus inbegrepen.
1st examination periodProject assignment10,00Evidence based werken in de verloskunde
1st examination periodSkills assessment once during class weeks10,00Stationsproeven
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series80,00Vertrekkende vanuit een aantal situatieschetsen zullen vragen gesteld worden vanuit de verschillende gedoceerde invalshoeken op de niveau's zoals aangegeven in de toetsmatrijs. Deze kennistoets zal digitaal worden bevraagd wanneer dit roostermatig mogelijk is. Anders wordt het een reguliere schriftelijke bevraging. De totale examentijd voor deze kennis- en inzichtstoets bestaat uit de voorziene tijd voor deze toets plus ¼ extra examentijd voor alle studenten. De extra examentijd als individuele aanpassing is hierbij dus inbegrepen.
2nd examination periodProject assignment10,00Evidence based werken in de verloskunde
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series10,00Stationsproeven