The New Mother and Parenting
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The student must know a) the physiology of the puerperium and lactation; b) the relationship between mother/child, woman/partner, woman/family, woman/environment c) the commitment to be parents.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student must:
· acquire basic knowledge to know:
- physiology of the puerperium and lactation
- the relationship between mother/child, woman/partner, woman/family, woman/environment
- parental commitment
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
· give complete and consistent assistance in different clinical cases.
The student must:
· acquire basic knowledge to know:
- physiology of the puerperium and lactation
- the relationship between mother/child, woman/partner, woman/family, woman/environment
- parental commitment
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
· give complete and consistent assistance in different clinical cases.
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
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites for the course: HUMAN ANATHOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Assessment methods and Criteria
Examination procedure
Written tests
Oral exam
Practical test
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Simulation
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Written tests
Oral exam
Practical test
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Simulation
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
General and subspecialty paediatrics
Course syllabus
Definition of neonatal and perinatal period
Mortality and neonatal morbidity
Classification of newborns based on weight and gestational age (preterm, full term and post term infant)
Definition of the physiological newborn
Morphological characteristics of the newborn (biometric values, attitude, body proportions)
Physical examination and neurological examination of the newborn
Knowledge of the physical changes and physiological phenomena of neonates:
- Physiological decline
- Evolution of the umbilical stump
- Skin changes
- Birth cancer
- Genital crisis
- Physiological jaundice
Anatomo-functional characteristics of the various organs and systems in the newborn
Neonatal screenings (metabolic, audiological and visual)
Postnatal growth and somatic development of the infant in the first year of life
Food requirements in the first month and in the first year of life
Mortality and neonatal morbidity
Classification of newborns based on weight and gestational age (preterm, full term and post term infant)
Definition of the physiological newborn
Morphological characteristics of the newborn (biometric values, attitude, body proportions)
Physical examination and neurological examination of the newborn
Knowledge of the physical changes and physiological phenomena of neonates:
- Physiological decline
- Evolution of the umbilical stump
- Skin changes
- Birth cancer
- Genital crisis
- Physiological jaundice
Anatomo-functional characteristics of the various organs and systems in the newborn
Neonatal screenings (metabolic, audiological and visual)
Postnatal growth and somatic development of the infant in the first year of life
Food requirements in the first month and in the first year of life
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Eichenwald Eric C, Hansen Anne R, Martin Camilla R, Stark Ann R CLOHERTY E STARK'S MANUALE DI NEONATOLOGIA 8° Edizione Antonio Delfino Editore
Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo MANUALE DI PEDIATRIA - LA PRATICA CLINICA Esculapio Editore
Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo MANUALE DI PEDIATRIA - LA PRATICA CLINICA Esculapio Editore
Hygiene and public health
Course syllabus
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases mainly prevalent in the atmosphere
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with prevalent fecal and oral distribution
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with parenteral transmission
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with prevalent fecal and oral distribution
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with parenteral transmission
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - 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
Midwifery
Course syllabus
The physiological puerperium: the assistance of the midwife in professional autonomy
Local and general involutive and regressive phenomena of the puerperium.
Psycho-emotional aspects in the puerperium
Endocrinology of the puerperium
Physiology and endocrinology of the lactation process: mammogenesis, lactogenesis 1, lactogenesis 2, galactopoiesis.
Promote and support breastfeeding according to the 10 Unicef steps (20-hour course)
Clinical practices:
- Promote breastfeeding in birth support sessions
- Observation and evaluation of feeding
- Demonstration to mothers of manual pressing of breast milk
Local and general involutive and regressive phenomena of the puerperium.
Psycho-emotional aspects in the puerperium
Endocrinology of the puerperium
Physiology and endocrinology of the lactation process: mammogenesis, lactogenesis 1, lactogenesis 2, galactopoiesis.
Promote and support breastfeeding according to the 10 Unicef steps (20-hour course)
Clinical practices:
- Promote breastfeeding in birth support sessions
- Observation and evaluation of feeding
- Demonstration to mothers of manual pressing of breast milk
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Interactive Lesson
Practice on mannequins
Clinical practice
Discussion of clinical cases
Interactive Lesson
Practice on mannequins
Clinical practice
Discussion of clinical cases
Teaching Resources
Berry Brazelton T., J. K. Nugent, LA SCALA DI VALUTAZIONE DEL COMPORTAMENTO DEL NEONATO, MASSON
Chamberlain D., I BAMBINI RICORDANO LA NASCITA, BONOMI.
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - PICCIN
Costantini W., Trattando di scienza ed arte di professionalità ostetrica Vol. III - PICCIN
Davanzo R., ALLATTARE AL SENO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Giustardi A. LA PROMOZIONE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO, EDITEAM
Klaus M., Klaus PH, VENIRE AL MONDO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Klaus M., Kennel JH, PARENT INFANT BONDING
La Leche League L'ARTE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO MATERNO DA MAMMA A MAMMA
Lawrence R., BREASTFEEDING, A GUIDE FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Liedloff J. IL CONCETTO DEL CONTINUUM, LA MERIDIANA
Montague A, IL LINGUAGGIO DELLA PELLE, VERDECHIARO
Odent M., LA SCIENTIFICAZIONE DELL'AMORE, URRA.
Odent M., IL BEBE' E' UN MAMMIFERO, RED.
Oms, Sezione 3, PROMOZIONE E SOSTEGNO DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO IN UN OSPEDALE AMICO DEI BAMBINI, UN CORSO DI 20 ORE PER IL PERSONALE DELLA MATERNITÀ, 2009.
Oms/Unicef, GUIDA ALL'APPLICAZIONE DEI PASSI, 2015
Oms/Unicef, STANDARD DELLE BUONE PRATICHE, 2015
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Riordan J., BREASTFEEDING AND HUMAN LACTATION
Savage King F., ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO: COME AIUTARE LE MADRI, AMREF.
Schmid V,, VENIRE AL MONDO E DARE ALLA LUCE, URRA
Sears W., GENITORI DI GIORNO E DI NOTTE, LA LECHE LEAGUE.
Volta A., APGAR 12 PER UN'ESPERIENZA POSITIVA DEL NASCERE, BONOMI.
Volta A., NASCERE GENITORI, URRA.
Watson Genna C., SUPPORTING SUCKING SKILLS IN BREASTFEEDING INFANTS, JONES AND BARTLETT
Chamberlain D., I BAMBINI RICORDANO LA NASCITA, BONOMI.
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - PICCIN
Costantini W., Trattando di scienza ed arte di professionalità ostetrica Vol. III - PICCIN
Davanzo R., ALLATTARE AL SENO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Giustardi A. LA PROMOZIONE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO, EDITEAM
Klaus M., Klaus PH, VENIRE AL MONDO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Klaus M., Kennel JH, PARENT INFANT BONDING
La Leche League L'ARTE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO MATERNO DA MAMMA A MAMMA
Lawrence R., BREASTFEEDING, A GUIDE FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Liedloff J. IL CONCETTO DEL CONTINUUM, LA MERIDIANA
Montague A, IL LINGUAGGIO DELLA PELLE, VERDECHIARO
Odent M., LA SCIENTIFICAZIONE DELL'AMORE, URRA.
Odent M., IL BEBE' E' UN MAMMIFERO, RED.
Oms, Sezione 3, PROMOZIONE E SOSTEGNO DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO IN UN OSPEDALE AMICO DEI BAMBINI, UN CORSO DI 20 ORE PER IL PERSONALE DELLA MATERNITÀ, 2009.
Oms/Unicef, GUIDA ALL'APPLICAZIONE DEI PASSI, 2015
Oms/Unicef, STANDARD DELLE BUONE PRATICHE, 2015
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Riordan J., BREASTFEEDING AND HUMAN LACTATION
Savage King F., ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO: COME AIUTARE LE MADRI, AMREF.
Schmid V,, VENIRE AL MONDO E DARE ALLA LUCE, URRA
Sears W., GENITORI DI GIORNO E DI NOTTE, LA LECHE LEAGUE.
Volta A., APGAR 12 PER UN'ESPERIENZA POSITIVA DEL NASCERE, BONOMI.
Volta A., NASCERE GENITORI, URRA.
Watson Genna C., SUPPORTING SUCKING SKILLS IN BREASTFEEDING INFANTS, JONES AND BARTLETT
General and subspecialty paediatrics
MED/38 - PAEDIATRICS - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Mazzali Elena
Hygiene and public health
MED/42 - HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Amendola Antonella
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours
Professor:
Martini Elisa
Sezione: Milano
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites for the course: HUMAN ANATHOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Assessment methods and Criteria
Examination procedure
Written tests
Oral exam
Practical test
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Simulation
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Written tests
Oral exam
Practical test
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Simulation
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
General and subspecialty paediatrics
Course syllabus
Definition of neonatal and perinatal period
Mortality and neonatal morbidity
Classification of newborns based on weight and gestational age (preterm, full term and post term infant)
Definition of the physiological newborn
Morphological characteristics of the newborn (biometric values, attitude, body proportions)
Physical examination and neurological examination of the newborn
Knowledge of the physical changes and physiological phenomena of neonates:
- Physiological decline
- Evolution of the umbilical stump
- Skin changes
- Birth cancer
- Genital crisis
- Physiological jaundice
Anatomo-functional characteristics of the various organs and systems in the newborn
Neonatal screenings (metabolic, audiological and visual)
Postnatal growth and somatic development of the infant in the first year of life
Food requirements in the first month and in the first year of life
Mortality and neonatal morbidity
Classification of newborns based on weight and gestational age (preterm, full term and post term infant)
Definition of the physiological newborn
Morphological characteristics of the newborn (biometric values, attitude, body proportions)
Physical examination and neurological examination of the newborn
Knowledge of the physical changes and physiological phenomena of neonates:
- Physiological decline
- Evolution of the umbilical stump
- Skin changes
- Birth cancer
- Genital crisis
- Physiological jaundice
Anatomo-functional characteristics of the various organs and systems in the newborn
Neonatal screenings (metabolic, audiological and visual)
Postnatal growth and somatic development of the infant in the first year of life
Food requirements in the first month and in the first year of life
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Eichenwald Eric C, Hansen Anne R, Martin Camilla R, Stark Ann R CLOHERTY E STARK'S MANUALE DI NEONATOLOGIA 8° Edizione Antonio Delfino Editore
Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo MANUALE DI PEDIATRIA - LA PRATICA CLINICA Esculapio Editore
Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo MANUALE DI PEDIATRIA - LA PRATICA CLINICA Esculapio Editore
Hygiene and public health
Course syllabus
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases mainly prevalent in the atmosphere
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with prevalent fecal and oral distribution
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with parenteral transmission
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with prevalent fecal and oral distribution
Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases with parenteral transmission
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - 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
Midwifery
Course syllabus
The physiological puerperium: the assistance of the midwife in professional autonomy
Local and general involutive and regressive phenomena of the puerperium.
Psycho-emotional aspects in the puerperium
Endocrinology of the puerperium
Physiology and endocrinology of the lactation process: mammogenesis, lactogenesis 1, lactogenesis 2, galactopoiesis.
Promote and support breastfeeding according to the 10 Unicef steps (20-hour course)
Clinical practices:
- Promote breastfeeding in birth support sessions
- Observation and evaluation of feeding
- Demonstration to mothers of manual pressing of breast milk
Local and general involutive and regressive phenomena of the puerperium.
Psycho-emotional aspects in the puerperium
Endocrinology of the puerperium
Physiology and endocrinology of the lactation process: mammogenesis, lactogenesis 1, lactogenesis 2, galactopoiesis.
Promote and support breastfeeding according to the 10 Unicef steps (20-hour course)
Clinical practices:
- Promote breastfeeding in birth support sessions
- Observation and evaluation of feeding
- Demonstration to mothers of manual pressing of breast milk
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Interactive Lesson
Practice on mannequins
Clinical practice
Discussion of clinical cases
Interactive Lesson
Practice on mannequins
Clinical practice
Discussion of clinical cases
Teaching Resources
Berry Brazelton T., J. K. Nugent, LA SCALA DI VALUTAZIONE DEL COMPORTAMENTO DEL NEONATO, MASSON
Chamberlain D., I BAMBINI RICORDANO LA NASCITA, BONOMI.
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - PICCIN
Davanzo R., ALLATTARE AL SENO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Giustardi A. LA PROMOZIONE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO, EDITEAM
Klaus M., Klaus PH, VENIRE AL MONDO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Klaus M., Kennel JH, PARENT INFANT BONDING
La Leche League L'ARTE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO MATERNO DA MAMMA A MAMMA
Lawrence R., BREASTFEEDING, A GUIDE FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Liedloff J. IL CONCETTO DEL CONTINUUM, LA MERIDIANA
Montague A, IL LINGUAGGIO DELLA PELLE, VERDECHIARO
Odent M., LA SCIENTIFICAZIONE DELL'AMORE, URRA.
Odent M., IL BEBE' E' UN MAMMIFERO, RED.
Oms, Sezione 3, PROMOZIONE E SOSTEGNO DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO IN UN OSPEDALE AMICO DEI BAMBINI, UN CORSO DI 20 ORE PER IL PERSONALE DELLA MATERNITÀ, 2009.
Oms/Unicef, GUIDA ALL'APPLICAZIONE DEI PASSI, 2015
Oms/Unicef, STANDARD DELLE BUONE PRATICHE, 2015
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Riordan J., BREASTFEEDING AND HUMAN LACTATION
Savage King F., ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO: COME AIUTARE LE MADRI, AMREF.
Schmid V,, VENIRE AL MONDO E DARE ALLA LUCE, URRA
Sears W., GENITORI DI GIORNO E DI NOTTE, LA LECHE LEAGUE.
Volta A., APGAR 12 PER UN'ESPERIENZA POSITIVA DEL NASCERE, BONOMI.
Volta A., NASCERE GENITORI, URRA.
Watson Genna C., SUPPORTING SUCKING SKILLS IN BREASTFEEDING INFANTS, JONES AND BARTLETT
Chamberlain D., I BAMBINI RICORDANO LA NASCITA, BONOMI.
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA - I Libro - PICCIN
Davanzo R., ALLATTARE AL SENO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Giustardi A. LA PROMOZIONE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO, EDITEAM
Klaus M., Klaus PH, VENIRE AL MONDO, IL PENSIERO SCIENTIFICO EDITORE.
Klaus M., Kennel JH, PARENT INFANT BONDING
La Leche League L'ARTE DELL'ALLATTAMENTO MATERNO DA MAMMA A MAMMA
Lawrence R., BREASTFEEDING, A GUIDE FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Liedloff J. IL CONCETTO DEL CONTINUUM, LA MERIDIANA
Montague A, IL LINGUAGGIO DELLA PELLE, VERDECHIARO
Odent M., LA SCIENTIFICAZIONE DELL'AMORE, URRA.
Odent M., IL BEBE' E' UN MAMMIFERO, RED.
Oms, Sezione 3, PROMOZIONE E SOSTEGNO DELL'ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO IN UN OSPEDALE AMICO DEI BAMBINI, UN CORSO DI 20 ORE PER IL PERSONALE DELLA MATERNITÀ, 2009.
Oms/Unicef, GUIDA ALL'APPLICAZIONE DEI PASSI, 2015
Oms/Unicef, STANDARD DELLE BUONE PRATICHE, 2015
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Riordan J., BREASTFEEDING AND HUMAN LACTATION
Savage King F., ALLATTAMENTO AL SENO: COME AIUTARE LE MADRI, AMREF.
Schmid V,, VENIRE AL MONDO E DARE ALLA LUCE, URRA
Sears W., GENITORI DI GIORNO E DI NOTTE, LA LECHE LEAGUE.
Volta A., APGAR 12 PER UN'ESPERIENZA POSITIVA DEL NASCERE, BONOMI.
Volta A., NASCERE GENITORI, URRA.
Watson Genna C., SUPPORTING SUCKING SKILLS IN BREASTFEEDING INFANTS, JONES AND BARTLETT
General and subspecialty paediatrics
MED/38 - PAEDIATRICS - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Fumagalli Monica
Hygiene and public health
MED/42 - HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Amendola Antonella
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours
Professor:
Baldan Marina
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano - Clinica Mangiagalli Via della Commenda 12, 2nd floor, Centro studi Motta"
Reception by appointment (mail to [email protected])