This course, designed for postgraduate study, aims to provide up to date information on postnatal care of the mother and her newborn baby. A specific emphasis of this course will be on common conditions that affect the mother and newborn in this period, including screening and preventative health. It is likely to be most relevant to primary care clinicians, nurses and midwives, counsellors and obstetricians. The following topics will be covered during this course:

Postnatal care of the mother
Routine Care and Common Problems in the First Six Weeks
Newborn Screening and Preventative Health
Lactation & Breast Feeding
Substance Abuse and Drug Use in Pregnancy
SIDS and Sleep