Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing

Overview

The Department of OBG Nursing is one of the Clinical Nursing Specialty departments of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing college, Puducherry. It provides courses in obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing with theoretical and practical elements to Undergraduate, Postgraduate Nursing students within the framework of the curriculum plan in the college of nursing and expands academic excellence through collaborative research by meeting the National and International standards.

The Department aims towards excellence in clinical practice and strives to provide the students with various aspect of midwifery to become competent and caring midwives. We ensure effective and efficient services to our student community & enable them to function as educators, managers and researchers in the field of OBG Nursing. This Department priorly focuses on nursing care for women from puberty to menopause. It renders incredible opportunity for student nurses to provide services to women during pregnancy, labor and childbirth, as well as women with health issues.

Vision

To support, prepare and empower nurse graduates to render evidenced based scientific and quality care for women, new-borns, and their families.

Mission

MISSION To prepare students to achieve optimal health outcomes and support women to have magnificent pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences through evidence-based care in a safe and welcoming atmosphere that is characterized by cultural humility and respect.

Philosophy

The faculty of OBG Nursing department believes that, the undergraduate and postgraduate programme prepares nurses for leadership positions in nursing and health fields who can function as specialist nurse practitioners, consultants, administrators, educationists and investigators in a wide variety of professional setting in meeting the national priority and the changing needs of the society.

Values

  • Respectful Maternity Care
  • Family Centred Care
  • Holistic Care Accountability
  • Respect for Cultural Diversity
  • Evidence Based Care
  • Women Advocacy

Aims

  • The aim of the OBG department is to enrich the lives of women and children by offering the most effective nursing education to professionals towards optimizing the health of women and children in the ever-changing health care environment.
  • To provide the best exclusive education, practice, and research related to OBG Nursing.
  • To deliver high-quality evidence-based nursing interventions which are associated with critical thinking and effective communication are vital for designing the nursing process to render patient-focused service to the mother and child.
  • The faculty members are establishing professionalism, knowledge and competence among students on par with the international trends in the specialized fields.

Objective

 At the end of the course students will 

  • Describe the physiology of pregnancy, labour and puerperium.
  • Manage normal pregnancy, labour and puerperium
  • Explain the physiology of lactation and advice on management of breast feeding.
  • Be skilled in providing pre and post operative nursing care in obstetric conditions.
  • Identify and manage high risk pregnancy including appropriate referrals.
  • Propagate the concept and motivate acceptance of family planning methods.
  • Teach, guide and supervise auxiliary midwifery personnel
Facilities

The Department of OBG Nursing has a good infrastructure and learning resources to meet the academic requirements of Undergraduate, Post Basic and Postgraduate Nursing students.

Clinical Facilities

Students are having opportunity to have their clinical practice at parent hospital, community field & other affiliated hospitals.

(a) Hospital (Parental/Affiliated)

  • Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital is a leading state-of-the-art Multi Speciality Hospital with 1050 beds.
  • PHC and subcentre.

(b) Community Clinical Facilities

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College students are given opportunity to participate in Immunization programmes, School health programmes, MCH programmes, Home visit, Street play, puppet show, Role play, projects, health talk, mass health programmes, Nutritional assessment and cooking demonstration are carried out in areas attached to both rural and urban health centres.

Lab Facilities

It is set up with the view to enable the students to provide comprehensive care to Mothers, Neonates and Children. The infrastructure of the lab includes delivery cot, adult cots, new-born cradles, with different articles and instruments used in Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing

The Departmental Lab is well equipped with Birthing Simulators, Obstetric manikins, Pelvis, Fetal Skull, Various Obstetrical Instruments, different kinds of Models etc. These all help the students to acquire Knowledge & skills in patient care that are to be practiced in clinical settings.

Simulation Lab

Students are given an opportunity at all level of training to participate in the simulation lab and students are better equipped to perform complex procedures and to improve healthcare quality and safety.

To excel in advancing the knowledge and skills of tomorrow nurses, we utilize a variety of simulation modalities to assess core competencies, teach proper techniques and achieve and maintain proficiency in technical skills.

Research in Community

  • Institutional Ethical Clearance
  • Dissemination of Research Findings

Thrust Area

  • 1. Genetic counselling- Screening.
  • 2. Breast cancer
  • 3. Post-natal mother

Best Practices

Education

1

Respectful maternity care protocol in parental hospital

2

Employee State Insurance Health Scheme (ESI)

3

Tamilnadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

4

Conducted programs on Safe Motherhood

5

Awareness during Breast Feeding week Celebration.

6

Family planning awareness program

7

Continuous research activities in community and hospital.

Programme Offered

Placement of Nursing Subject in Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing,

B.Sc.Nursing

Annual Pattern
Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing –IV year
Semester Pattern
Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing I – VI Semester
Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing II – VII Semester

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

Maternal Nursing – I yr.

M.Sc Nursing

Clinical Specialty I - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing I- I yr.
Clinical Specialty II - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing II yr.

Department Activities

2025

 Seminar on Legal and Ethical Issues in the Management of Abortion held on 07th April 2025, Dr. Menaka Karmegam, Medical Officer – PHC, Murungapakkam. Totally 100 students were benefited from this programme.

Symposium on Family Planning & Contraception held on 12th April 2025. Dr. Pamagal Kavithai Senior Medical Officer, PHC, Villianur was the Chairperson of the symposium. Totally 100 students participated had gained knowledge.

Symposium on Family Planning & Contraception held on 12th April 2025. Dr. Pamagal Kavithai Senior Medical Officer, PHC, Villianur was the Chairperson of the symposium. Totally 100 students participated had gained knowledge.

Seminar on Sexual and Reproductive Health Education held on 03rd June 2025. The session was delivered by Dr.Prof.G.Jamuna Rani, HOD, Dept. of OBG, Indrani college of Nursing. Nearly 100 students was participated.

Seminar on Prevention of PCOS & Breast Cancer held on 07th July 2025. Dr.Rajalakshmi Principal, SLIMS was the Resource Speaker. Totally 300 students which include SMVNC & Allied Health Sciences were Enthusiastically Participated.

 Awareness Program on Maternal Health held on 23rd July 2025 at PHC Thirubuvanai.  Nearly 30 antenatal mother was benefited.

RRC and OBG Organized a Seminar on Sustainable Menstrual Solutions -Breaking Myths and Addressing Stigma held on 24th July 2025.Dr.Irudayasamy Managing Trustee Institute of Research & Development for Rural Poor- Trustwas the Resource Speaker.Totally 300 Students were Benefited.

Organized Training Program on SBA Module – Strengthening Midwifery Skills in Nursing held on19th August 2025.  Totally 215 students was participated

Simulation Training Programme on Obstetrical Procedure held on 29.08.2025 & 30.08.2025. Totally 76 students were benefited by this simulation.

Conducted the Awareness Program on Cervical Cancer held on 17.09.2025 at PHC Thirubhuvanai. Nearly 40 Women was benefited.

Seminar on Assessment of Reproductive Health Problems and its Preventive Measures among Adolescent Girls held on 1st& 2nd July 2024. The session handed by Dr.Saranya Asst.Prof, SMVMCH. Totally 182 students from Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Allied Health Sciences & SMVNC were benefited from this Seminar.

Seminar on HIV in Pregnancy held on 22 March 2024. The Sessions handed by Dr. Aswathi Dept. of Community Medicine, SMVMCH on Overview of HIV in Pregnancy, DR. Nanthini Dept. of OBG, MTPG & RIHS on Epidemiological Approach on HIV during Pregnancy, DR. Jayasankari PIMS on Common Management of HIV during Pregnancy, Mrs. S. Manimegalai Dept. of Community Health Nursing, SMVNC on Roles & Responsibilities of Nurses in HIV during Pregnancy. Totally 230 students from Mailam Nursing College & SMVNC were benefited.

Safe Motherhood Day –Theme: Maternal and Infant Well Being held on 17th April 2024 at PHC, Nettapakkam. Totally 100 students and 50 mothers were benefited by this programme.

Seminar on Infertility Management and Current Guidelines held on 09.05.2024. The session handed by DR. Kavitha Principal, School of Nursing, MTPG & RIHS, Puducherry. Totally 100 students were benefited by this Programme.

Awareness Programme on HPV Vaccination among adolescent girls held on 27th May 2024. The session was delivered by Dr.Hemavathy MS (OG), Senior Resident, SMVMCH. Totally 100 students were participated had gained knowledge.

Seminar on Nursing Responsibility in Invasive and Non-Invasive Procedure in OBG held on 21.06.2024. The session handed over by Dr. Kavitha Senior Resident, Dept. of OBG, SMVMCH. Totally 100 students were benefited.

Hands on Training – Simulation in Nursing Education” on 03rd July 2024. Pre- briefing & debriefing process was well explained by Dr. Judie Arulappan Director (NLSU) College of Nursing, Muscat.  Totally 300 students & faculties from SMVNC were benefitted by this Simulation training.

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Awareness Programme on Respectful Maternity Care in PHC, Nettapakkam held on 11th September 2024. Totally 80 ANC mothers were benefited.

Conducted “awareness programme on breast cancer held on 10th December 2024 at PHC, Thirubhuvanai. Totally 80 women were benefited through this programme.

Simulation Training Programme on obstetrical procedure held on 12.12.2024 &13.12.2024. Totally 100 students were benefited by this simulation.

Conducted a “Seminar on women empowerment held on 17th December 2024. Totally 100 students were participated and gained awareness through this lecture.

Seminar on Current Trends in Family Welfare Programme held on 16.03.2023. Dr. Priyadharshini, Associate Professor, SMVMCH as chief guest. Totally 100 students were benefited by this Programme.

Conducted a Seminar on Effects of Maternal Medication on Foetus and Neonate held on 28.03.2023 by guest speaker Dr. Inbarasi, Assistant Professor, SMVMCH. Totally 100 students were benefited by this Programme.

Conducted a safe motherhood day on the theme of REMAIN AT HOME ADIM CORONA VIRUS, PROTECT MOTHER AND INFANT held on 05.04.2023. Totally 150 antenatal mothers were benefited by this programme.

Seminar on Hormonal Replacement therapy held on 04.05.2023. Totally 100 students were benefited by this Programme

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing conducted a State level conference on “Quality Enhancement and sustenance in evaluation Skill of Nurse Educators” held on 13.05.2023. Totally 350 delegates were benefited by this programme.

Awareness programme on AKAM Activity on Empowerment of women and children- Health needs held on 30.05.2023. Totally 100 students were get benefited.

Seminar on Maintenance of Partograph held on 20.06.2023. Totally 100 students were benefited

Conducted Simulation Training Program on Obstetrical Procedures on 30th & 31st October 2023 at Simulation Centre SMVMCH. Totally 52 students was Participated.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

Course Description:

This course is designed for students to appreciate the concepts and principles of midwifery and obstetrical nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering nursing care to normal and high risk pregnant woman during antenatal, natal and post-natal periods in hospitals and community settings. It also helps to develop skills in managing normal and high risk neonates and participate in family welfare programme.

Learner’s Outcome

S. No

Course

Learner’s Outcome

1.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

1. Recognize the trends and issues in midwifery and obstetrical Nursing

2. Describe the anatomy and female reproductive system

3. Describe the diagnosis and management of women during antenatal period

4. Describe the physiology and stages of labour

5. Describe the management of women during intra- natal period

6. Describe the physiology of puerperium

7. Describe the management of women during post- natal period

8. Describe the Assessment and management of normal neonate.

9. Describe the Identification and management of women with high risk pregnancy

10. Describe management of abnormal labour And obstetrical emergencies

11. Describe management of postnatal complications

12. Identify the high risk neonates and their nursing management

13. Describe indication, dosage, action, side effects and nurses responsibilities in the administration of drugs used for mothers

14. Describe the Methods contraception and role of nurse in Family welfare programme importance of methods of family welfare.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing- Practical

S. No

Course

Learner’s outcome

1.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing- Practical

1. Assessment of pregnant women

2. Assess woman in labour

3. Carry out per- vaginal examination s

4. Conduct normal deliveries

5. Perform episiotomy and suture it

6. Resuscitate newborns

7. Assist with Caesarean Sections

8. MTP and other surgical procedures

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing – I

Placement : VI Semester

Description:

This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and competencies on the concepts and principles of midwifery. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering respectful maternity care to woman during antenatal, intra natal and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings. It further helps to develop skills in managing normal neonates and participate in family welfare programs.

Competencies: On completion of the program, the students will be able to

  1. Demonstrate professional accountability for the delivery of nursing care as per INC standards/ICM competencies that are consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles in midwifery practice.
  2. Communicate effectively with individuals, families and professional colleagues fostering mutual respect and shared decision making to enhance health outcomes.
  3. Recognize the trends and issues in midwifery and obstetrical nursing.
  4. Review and describe the anatomy and physiology of human reproductive system and conception.
  5. Describe and apply physiology in the management of normal pregnancy, birth and puerperium.
  6. Demonstrate competency in providing respectful and evidence based maternity care for women during the antenatal, intra natal and postnatal period.
  7. Uphold the fundamental human rights of individuals when providing midwifery care.
  8. Promote physiologic labour and birth, and conduct normal childbirth.
  9. Provide evidence based essential newborn care.
  10. Apply nursing process approach in caring for women and their families.
  11. Describe the methods of contraception and role of nurse/midwife in family welfare services.
  12. Recognize the importance of and actively participate in family welfare programs.
  13. Provide youth friendly health services and care for women affected by gender based violence.

Placement: VI & VII Semester VI Semesters:

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing – I

Practice Competencies: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Counsel women and their families on pre-conception care
  2. Demonstrate lab tests ex. urine pregnancy test
  3. Perform antenatal assessment of pregnant women
  4. Assess and care for normal antenatal mothers
  5. Assist and perform specific investigations for antenatal mothers
  6. Counsel mothers and their families on antenatal care and preparation for parenthood
  7. Conduct childbirth education classes
  8. Organize labour room
  9. Prepare and provide respectful maternity care for mothers in labour
  10. Perform per-vaginal examination for a woman in labour if indicated
  11. Conduct normal childbirth with essential newborn care
  12. Demonstrate skills in resuscitating the newborn
  13. Assist women in the transition to motherhood
  14. Perform postnatal and newborn assessment
  15. Provide care for postnatal mothers and their newborn
  16. Counsel mothers on postnatal and newborn care
  17. Perform IUCD insertion and removal
  18. Counsel women on family planning and participate in family welfare services
  19. Provide youth friendly health services
  20. Identify, assess, care and refer women affected with gender based violence

Midwifery/Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing – II including

Safe Delivery App Module

Placement: VII Semester

Description: This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and competencies on the concepts and principles of obstetrics and gynecology nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering respectful maternity care to high risk woman during antenatal, natal and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings and help to develop skills in initial management and referral of high risk neonates. It would also help students to gain knowledge, attitude and skills in caring for women with gynecological disorders.

Competencies: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and respectful maternity care of women with high risk pregnancy.
  2. Demonstrate competency in identifying deviation from normal pregnancy.
  3. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with high risk labour.
  4. Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
  5. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with abnormal postnatal conditions.
  6. Demonstrate competency in the initial management of complications during the postnatal period.
  7. Demonstrate competency in providing care for high risk newborn.
  8. Apply nursing process in caring for high risk women and their families.
  9. Describe the assessment and management of women with gynecological disorders
  10. Demonstrate skills in performing and assisting in specific gynecological procedures.
  11. Describe the drugs used in obstetrics and gynecology.
  12. Counsel and care for couples with infertility.
  13. Describe artificial reproductive technology

PB.B.SC (N)Maternal Nursing  Placement : First Year

Course Description 
This course is designed to widen the student’s knowledge of obstetrics during pregnancy, labour and puerperium. It also helps to acquire knowledge and develop skill in rendering optimum nursing care to a child bearing mother in a hospital or community and help in the management of common gynecological problems.

Practical
1. The students will
A. Be posted in antenatal clinic, MCH Clinic, antenatal ward, labour room, postnatal ward, maternity OT, MTP room.
B Visit welfare agencies for women and write observation report.
C. Follow nursing process in providing care to 3-6 patients.
D. Write at least two nursing care studies and do a presentation
E. Give at least one planned health teaching to a group of mothers.
2. Practice following nursing procedures.
a. Antenatal and post-natal examination, per vaginal exam.
b. Conduct normal delivery, stitching of episiotomy, (For male candidates minimum conduct of 5 deliveries)
c. Motivate family for Planned Parenthood.
d. Motivation of family for adopting family planning methods.
e. Assist in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including IUD insertion and removal

M.SC (N) – Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing

Clinical Speciality  –I Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing

Placement : I Year

Course Description

This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in-depth understanding in the field of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing. It will help students to appreciate the client as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as an independent midwifery practitioner. It will further enable the student to function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Obstetric and Gynecological nursing.

Objectives

 At the end of the course the students will be able to:

  1. Appreciate the trends in the field of midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology as a specialty.
  2. Describe the population dynamics and indicators of material and child health.
  3. Describe the concepts of biophysical, psychological and spiritual aspects of normal pregnancy, labor and puerperium.
  4. Provide comprehensive nursing care to woman during reproductive period.
  5. Integrate the concepts of family centered nursing care and nursing process approach in obstetric and gynecological nursing.
  6. Identify and analyze the deviations from normal birth process and refer appropriately.
  7. Describe the pharmacological agents, their effects during pregnancy, child birth, puerperium, lactation and the role of nurse.
  8. Counsel adolescents, women and families on issues pertaining to pregnancy, child birth and lactation. 9. Describe the role of various types of complementary and alternative therapies in obstetric and gynecological nursing.
  9. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of obstetric and gynecological nursing.
  10. Describe the recent advancement in contraceptive technology and birth control measures.
  11. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to obstetric and gynecological nursing.

Clinical Speciality – II Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing

Placement – II Year

Course Description

This course is designed to assist the student in developing expertise and in-depth understanding in the field of Obstetric and gynecological Nursing. It will help the student to develop advanced nursing skills for nursing interventions in various obstetrical and gynecological conditions. It will further enable the students to function as midwifery nurse practitioner/specialist, educator, manager and researcher in the field of obstetric and gynecological nursing.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of women with obstetric and gynecological conditions
  2. Perform physical, psychosocial, cultural & spiritual assessment
  3. Demonstrate competence in caring for women with obstetrical and gynecological conditions
  4. Demonstrate competence in caring for high risk newborn.
  5. Identify and Manage obstetric and neonatal emergencies as per protocol.
  6. Practice infection control measures
  7. Utilize recent technology and various diagnostic, therapeutic modalities in the management of obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal care.
  8. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipment/gadgets used for obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal care
  9. Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers.
  10. Design a layout of specialty units of obstetrics and gynecology
  11. Develop standards for obstetrical and gynecological nursing practice.
  12. Counsel women and families.
  13. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of obstetrical and gynecological nursing
  14. Function as independent midwifery nurse practitioner.

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