Midwifery

Anatomy and pathophysiology of the newborn and mechanisms of adaptation to extrauterine life Auxometric measurements and neonatal prophylaxis General concepts regarding the physical examination of the newborn and common neonatal events Characteristics of breast milk and its importance for health, on breast milk substitutes, on the clinical management of infant feeding problems General principles and methods for performing newborn screening Management of jaundice and skills related to performing competency tests Glycemic homeostasis in full-term and mildly preterm newborns Prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia