Introduction to Obstetrics

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About Course

This introductory course offers a structured foundation in obstetrics, equipping learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to manage pregnancy, labour, delivery, and postnatal care. Divided into four concise modules, the course covers key areas of obstetric practice — including history taking, physical examination, recognition of emergencies, and interpretation of fetal monitoring.

While the course does not delve into advanced or subspecialist topics, it establishes the critical groundwork for further training and clinical confidence in obstetric care.

What Will You Learn?

  • The evolution of obstetrics and its relevance to modern practice.
  • How to perform a systematic examination of the gravid abdomen.
  • The stages of labour, mechanisms of normal delivery, and key maternal emergencies.
  • How to interpret partograms and the basics of cardiotocography (CTG).
  • Foundational skills for managing the postnatal period and maintaining accurate obstetric documentation.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Obstetrics

  • Course Overview
  • A Brief History of Obstetrics
    07:45
  • History of Obstetrics
  • Clinical Assessment of a Pregnant Patient
    04:49
  • Abdominal Examination in Pregnancy

Module 2: Maternal and Fetal Assessment

Module 3: Labour and Delivery

Module 4: Transition to Postnatal Care

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