Preparing, Protecting and Repairing the Perineum: 17th September 2024

Course Details

Please ensure that you have read and understood our terms and conditions before booking. There is an administration charge of £40 per booking which will be made for any cancellations – as we are a not for profit organisation and will have incurred costs.

COURSE DELIVERY AND CERTIFICATION 

Full day of training, including lunch, tea and coffee.

6 Hours Relevant for CPD

RELEVANT FOR

Those who attend planned or unplanned births in all clinical settings, such as midwives, student midwives, practice development midwives, obstetricians (ST1 & ST2) and labour ward leads who will facilitate skill sharing with colleagues.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To provide a mixed-methods hands-on practical and interactive teaching day that offers clear guidelines and builds confidence in important elements of preparing, protecting, and repairing the perineum.

COURSE CONTENT

The one day course will cover antenatal consultation and preparation, minimizing risk of tearing during birth (following evidence-based guidance from the OASI Care Bundle), and post-natal follow-up, as well as practical hands-on suturing.

Using a combination of formal talks, workshops, discussions and hands-on learning the following topics will be covered:

• Suturing of wounds – a historical perspective
• Anatomy of the pelvic floor
• The OASI Care Bundle – background, findings and recommendations
• Suturing (hands-on)
  • Left-handed teaching and troubleshooting is available
• Post-natal care and long-term pelvic health