Maternal Nursing Field
We identify issues in women’s health and perinatal care and search for evidence-based solutions.
Faculty Members Involved
Faculty Members Involved
Yasuko Hososaka
Keiko Tsuji
Research Themes in Field
Past Master’s Thesis Themes
Description of the lived birth experience in a midwifery clinic
Positive birth experiences in medicalized vaginal births: with focus on autonomy
Effect of physical activity levels during mid-pregnancy on lower back pain and difficulties in daily living in late pregnancy: A literature review on non-pharmacological pain management methods for post-operative women during first 72 hours following Caesarian section
Study on an association of maternal factors in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and birth of light for date (LFD) infants
Study on effects of fundus examination using RetCam® for retinopathy of prematurity in extremely pre-term infants
Study on impact of second stage duration in natural childbirth on maternal and neonatal perinatal risk incidence rates: With a focus on primiparous women
Examination of breastfeeding experiences and required support in teenage mothers
Study on influence of delivery factors on prevalence of postpartum urinary incontinence: Comparison between natural birth and births involving medical intervention
Study on association between abnormal hemorrhage during labor due to uterine atony and birth weight
Relationship between non-pregnancy weight loss and pregnancy weight gain and birth weight, and examination of factors that influence birth weight
Survey on midwifery care competence during labor period and associated factors
Effect of light conditions during mydriasis in retinopathy of prematurity fundus examination on very pre-term infants: A single-blind crossover study
Evaluation of relaxation effect of back massage on mothers following normal postpartum course: From perspective of autonomic nervous activity and subjective assessment
Diurnal changes in maternal confidence regarding infant crying and factors influencing such changes
Past Doctoral Dissertation Themes
Study of the relaxation effects of back massage in the early postpartum period: Tests based on physiological and subjective indicators
Research Keywords
Childcare support, abuse prevention, collaboration with doctors, decision-making process, shared decision-making, genetic/genomic nursing, midwifery care during labor, breastfeeding support, suckling behavior, assessment tools, sophrology-based childbirth, colostrum, secretory IgA, childbirth, stress, midwifery students, midwifery placements, delivery assistance techniques, acquisition status, attainment level, physical activity levels, low back pain
Introduction to Field
In this field, we aim to clarify diverse issues in women’s health in all lifecycles as well as those in the perinatal period and childcare practice, and search for evidence leading to their solution. The roles of midwives are very varied, extending beyond pregnancy, childbirth, the postnatal period and infancy to women in general and their families. Embracing maternal nursing from a broad perspective in response to the demands of the times as well as society, we endeavor to cultivate nursing practitioners and nursing researchers who have the ability to contribute to society and grow throughout their careers. This involves addressing challenges to achieve objectives and developing the required foundational nursing skills.
The research currently being pursued includes childcare practices among women in Japan and the United Kingdom during the childrearing period - situated at the boundary of abuse as understood through narrative analysis; children's experiential inequality and non-cognitive skills duration of the second stage of labor during natural childbirth and its association with maternal and infant morbidity; and obstetric nurses’ perceptions and care practices concerning prenatal testing in early pregnancy. These studies are being conducted in collaboration with international partners and researchers from other institutions.
As an educational institution for creating knowledge to transform society, we combine lectures and group discussion, and integrate knowledge and technology in our teaching.
This graduate school does not aim to have students obtain the national obstetric nurse license.
Graduate Career Paths
Higher education institutions (faculty member), hospitals (university hospitals, etc.), municipal and prefectural authorities, doctoral programs, etc.
Message
In this field, we explore ways to contribute to society through the advancement of maternal nursing. We seek students who are passionate about advancing maternal nursing and bringing about transformative change in clinical practice.
We will work closely together with you to explore your preferred themes. If you are interested, please contact us.