Community Birth School® - AMS
Advanced Midwifery Studies
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AMS Section 1: Complete Instructions
1A: Medical Terminology Workbook
1B: Terminology Words (list)
Terminology Template Instructions
1B Terminology Template (fillable pdf)
1B.1: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms
1B.2: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms
1B.3: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms
1C: Medical Abbreviations
1D.1: Helping Hands Terminology Quizzes
1D.2 Terminology: "A Words" Online Quiz
1D.2: "A Words" Terminology Quiz (fillable pdf)
1D.3: Crossword Puzzle (fillable pdf)
1D.4: Female Reproductive Terminology Online Quiz
1D.4: Female Reproduction Terminology Review (fillable pdf)
1D: Quiz Submission Form
Section 1E Request the Terminology Exam
Section 1: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
AMS Section 2: Complete Instructions
2A: Reading Record
Reading Record (fillable pdf)
2B: Book Critiques
2C: Conference Session Recordings
2C Conference Session Report Form (fillable pdf)
Section 2: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
AMS Section 3: Complete Instructions
3A: Hands-on Courses and Advanced Training
3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #1
3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #2
3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #3
Fruit & Vegetable ISM (fillable pdf)
Preventing Pelvic Floor Lacerations ISM (fillable pdf)
Anemia ISM (fillable pdf)
Nutrition During Pregnancy ISM (fillable pdf)
Breech ISM (fillable pdf)
Breech Birth Story (to accompany the Breech ISM)
Section 3: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
AMS Section 4: Instructions
4A: Holistic Midwifery Volume 1
4A Questions - Holistic Midwifery I (pdf)
4B: Holistic Midwifery Volume 2
4B Questions - Holistic Midwifery II (pdf)
4C: Skills for Midwifery Practice
4C Questions - Skills for Midwifery Practice, 4th ed. (pdf)
4D: Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women's Healthcare
4D Questions - Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women's Healthcare (pdf)
Section 4: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
AMS Section 5 Complete Instructions
Form-5A-Section5-50topicsdescribed
Form 5B.1 (fillable pdf)
NC10 Form 5B.2 (fillable pdf)
Form 5C (fillable pdf)
Form 5D (fillable pdf)
Always/Never Instructions & Example
Always Blank Form (fillable pdf)
Never Blank Form (fillable pdf)
Research Assignment 1: Topic #27 Difficult Presentations
Research Assignment 2: Topic #31 Premature Release of Membranes
Research Assignment 3: Topic #32 Postpartum Hemorrhage
Research Assignment 4: Topic #40 Pregnancy Induced Hypertension/Toxemia
Research Assignment 5
Research Assignment 6
Research Assignment 7
Research Assignment 8
Research Assignment 9
Research Assignment 10
Section 5: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6 Overview and Instructions
Always Never Form - Instructions & Example
Always Blank Form (fillable pdf)
Never Blank Form (fillable pdf)
Section 6A Nutrition: Complete Questions
Section 6A.1 Nutrition: Books
Section 6A.2 Nutrition: Worksheets
6A.2a: Nutrition Online Quiz
Worksheet 6A.2a (fillable pdf)
Worksheet 6A.2b (fillable pdf)
6A.2c: Nutrition Online Quiz
Worksheet 6A.2c (fillable pdf)
6A.2d: Nutrition Online Quiz
Worksheet 6A.2d (fillable pdf)
Section 6A.3 Nutrition: Special Diets
Section 6A.4 Nutrition: Questions from a Pregnant Person
Section 6A.5 Nutrition: Quick Study Cards and InfoCards
Section 6A.6 Nutrition: Gestational Diabetes InfoCard
Section 6A.7 Nurition: Herb Study Module
Section 6A.7 Nutrition: Herb Module Upload
Section 6A Nutrition Complete Answers Upload
6A Nutrition: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6B Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions
Section 6B.1 Female Reproductive A&P: Internal Reproductive Anatomy ISM
Internal Reproductive Anatomy ISM 6B.1 (fillable pdf)
Section 6B.2 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvic Floor
Section 6B.3 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvis
Section 6B.4 Female Reproductive A&P: Listening to Your Hormones
6B.5 Worksheet1
6B.5 Worksheet 2
Section 6B.5 Female Reproductive A&P: Ovarian + Menstrual Cycles Review
Section 6B.6 Female Reproductive A&P: Teaching Aid
Section 6B.7 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvic Anatomy Quiz
6B.7: Pelvic Anatomy Online Quiz
AMS 6B.7 Pelvic Anatomy Quiz (fillable pdf)
Section 6B.8 Female Reproductive A&P: Infertility
Section 6B.9 Female Reproductive A&P: Contraception
Section 6B.10 Female Reproductive A&P: Worksheets
Worksheet 6B.10a (must be printed, filled in, and colored)
Worksheet 6B.10b (fillable pdf)
Worksheet 6B.10b (printable pdf)
Section 6B Female Reproductive A&P Complete Answers Upload
6B Female Reproductive A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6C Prenatal Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions
Section 6C.1 Prenatal A&P: Maternal Physical Adaptations to Pregnancy
Section 6C.2 Prenatal A&P: Pelvic Floor Exercises
Section 6C.3 Prenatal A&P: Prenatal Exercise Programs
Section 6C.4 Prenatal A&P: Prenatal Exercise Guidelines
Section 6C.5 Prenatal A&P: Worksheet
Worksheet 6C.5 (fillable pdf)
Section 6C Prenatal A&P: Complete Answers Upload
6C Prenatal A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6D Labor and Birth Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions
Section 6D.1 Labor and Birth A&P: Onset of Labor
Section 6D.2 Labor and Birth A&P: Labor Physiology
Section 6D.3 Labor and Birth A&P: Labor Progress Chart
Section 6D.4 Labor and Birth A&P: Mechanisms of Labor
Section 6D.5 Labor and Birth A&P: Fetal Skull Adaptations
Section 6D.6 Labor and Birth A&P: Worksheets
6D.6a Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz
Worksheet 6D.6a (fillable pdf)
6D.6b Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz
Worksheet 6D.6b (fillable pdf)
Worksheet 6D.6c (fillable pdf)
6D.6d Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz
Worksheet 6D.6d (fillable pdf)
Section 6D Labor and Birth A&P: Complete Answers Upload
6D Labor and Birth A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6E Fetal Development: Complete Questions
Section 6E.1 Fetal Development: Fertilization and Embryology Review
Section 6E.2 Fetal Development: Placenta
Fetal circulation - bonus content
Section 6E.3 Fetal Development: Worksheet
Worksheet 6E.3a (fillable pdf)
Section 6E.4 Fetal Development: Reproductive Hazard InfoSheet
Section 6E Fetal Development: Complete Answers Upload
Section 6E.5: Request the Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Exam
6E Fetal Development: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6F Midwife Philosophy: Complete Questions
Section 6F.1 Midwife Philosophy: Qualities
Section 6F.2 Midwife Philosophy: UC Position Paper
Section 6F.3 Midwife Philosophy: Personal Feelings
Section 6F.4 Midwife Philosophy Homebirth: Reasons
Section 6F.5 Midwife Philosophy: Client Risk Assessment
Section 6F.6 Midwife Philosophy: Childbirth Preparation
Section 6F.7 Midwife Philosophy: Birth Books
Section 6F.8 Midwife Philosophy: Complementary Therapies
Section 6F.9 Midwife Philosophy: Ethics of Formula Companies
Section 6F.10 Midwife Philosophy: Worksheet
Worksheet 6F.10 (fillable pdf)
Section 6F.11 Midwife Philosophy: Research Updates for Midwives
Section 6F.12 Midwife Philosophy: Good Science, Best Practice
Good Science, Best Practice Instructions
Good Science, Best Practice - Blank Form (fillable pdf)
Section 6F.13 Midwife Philosophy: Guest Speaking
Section 6F.14 Midwife Philosophy: Semantics of Birth & Midwifery
Empowering Mothers Essay
Watch Your Language! Essay
Section 6F.15 Midwife Philosophy: Brochures Work Project
6F.15 Midwifery Philosophy: Brochures Work Project Instructions
Section 6F Midwife Philosophy: Complete Answers Upload
6F Midwifery Philosophy: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6G Client-Family Preparation: Complete Questions
Section 6G.1 Client-Family Preparation: Responsibility
Section 6G.2 Client-Family Preparation: Assessment
Section 6G.3 Client-Family Preparation: Supplies
Section 6G.4 Client-Family Preparation: Guest InfoSheet
Section 6G.5 Client-Family Preparation: Sibling Prep
Section 6G.6 Client-Family Preparation: Doulas
Section 6G.7 Client-Family Preparation: Cesarean InfoSheet
Section 6G Client-Family Preparation: Complete Answers Upload
6G Client-Family Preparation: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6H Counseling: Complete Questions
Section 6H.1 Counseling: Notebook
Section 6H.2 Counseling: Sexual History
Section 6H.3 Counseling: Infertility or Previous Loss
Section 6H.4 Counseling: Books
Section 6H.5 Counseling: Grieving and Healing Module
6H.5 Grieving & Healing by Holly Richardson, CD, ICCE
6H.5 Grieving & Healing ISM - Questions (fillable pdf)
Section 6H.6 Counseling: Sexuality
Section 6H.7 Counseling: Contraception InfoSheet
Section 6H.8 Counseling: Health Information
Section 6H.9 Counseling: Special Needs
Section 6H.10 Counseling: Difficult Clients
Section 6H.11 Counseling: Breastfeeding
6H.12 Counseling: Cultural Competency ISM
6H.12 Counseling: Cultural Competency ISM Upload
Section 6H Counseling: Complete Answers Upload
6H Counseling: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6I Prenatal Practical: Complete Questions
Section 6I.1 Prenatal Practical: PN Exams
Section 6I.2 Prenatal Practical: Urinalysis
Section 6I.3 Prenatal Practical: Vital Signs with InfoSheets
Section 6I.4 Prenatal Practical: Doppler Use
Section 6I.5 Prenatal Practical: Diagnostic Tests
Section 6I.6 Prenatal Practical: Anemia
Section 6I.7 Prenatal Practical: Thyroid
Section 6I.8 Prenatal Practical: Fetal Positioning
Section 6I.9 Prenatal Practical: Fluids
6I.9a Prenatal Practical: Online Quiz
Worksheet 6I.9a (fillable pdf)
Worksheet 6I.9b (fillable pdf)
Section 6I.10 Prenatal Practical: Speculum Use
Section 6I.11 Prenatal Practical: STIs
Section 6I.12 Prenatal Practical: Cervical Procedures
Section 6I.13 Prenatal Practical: Group B Strep
Section 6I.14 Prenatal Practical: HIV
Section 6I.15 Prenatal Practical: Maternal Infections Worksheet
Worksheet 6I.15a (fillable pdf)
Section 6I.16 Prenatal Practical: Complaints-Complications-Emergencies part 1
Section 6I.17 Prenatal Practical: Complaints-Complications-Emergencies part 2
Section 6I.18 Prenatal Practical: PN Nurturing Workbook
6I.18 Work Project - Prenatal Nurturing Workbook
Section 6I.19 Prenatal Practical: Midwife's Record Keeping
Section 6I.20 Prenatal Practical: Parent's Record Keeping
Section 6I.21 Prenatal Practical: Back-up Plans
Section 6I Prenatal Practical: Complete Answers Upload
Section 6I.22 Request the Prenatal Exam
6I Prenatal Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6J Birth Practical: Complete Questions
Section 6J.1 Birth Practical: Birth Bag
Section 6J.2 Birth Practical: Sterile & Sanitary
Section 6J.3 Birth Practical: Internal Exams
Section 6J.4 Birth Practical: Membrane Status
Section 6J.5 Birth Practical: FHT Patterns
Section 6J.6 Birth Practical: Enemas
Section 6J.7 Birth Practical: 2nd Stage
Section 6J.8 Birth Practical: Electrolytes
Section 6J.9 Birth Practical: Labor Physiology InfoSheet
Section 6J.10 Birth Practical: Labor Positions InfoSheet
Section 6J.11 Birth Practical: Water Birth InfoSheet
Section 6J.12 Birth Practical: Pain Relief Measures
Section 6J.13 Birth Practical: Shoulder Dystocia ISM
6J.13a: Shoulder Dystocia ISM Online Pretest
6J.13b Shoulder Dystocia ISM (fillable pdf)
6J.13c: Shoulder Dystocia ISM Online Posttest
Section 6J.14 Birth Practical: Shock
Section 6J.15 Birth Practical: Injections
Section 6J.16 Birth Practical: Hemorrhage
Section 6J.17 Birth Practical: Worksheet
Worksheet 6J.17a (fillable pdf)
Worksheet 6J.17b practice oral exam
Section 6J.18 Birth Practical: Precipitous Birth Guidelines for Parents
6J.18 Work Project - Precipitous Birth
Section 6J Birth Practical: Complete Answers Upload
6J Birth Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Section 6K Postpartum Practical: Complete Questions
Section 6K.1 Postpartum Practical: Cord Blood
Section 6K.2 Postpartum Practical: Placenta Examination
Section 6K.3 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Apnea
Section 6K.4 Postpartum Practical: Suctioning
Section 6K.5 Postpartum Practical: Respiration
Section 6K.6 Postpartum Practical: Blood Sugars
Section 6K.7 Postpartum Practical: Apgar Scores
Worksheet 6K.7b (fillable pdf)
Section 6K.8 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Procedures
Section 6K.9 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Screenings
Section 6K.10 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Assessment
Section 6K.11 Postpartum Practical: Follow-up
Section 6K.12 Postpartum Practical: Jaundice InfoSheet
Section 6K.13 Postpartum Practical: Blood Incompatibilities
Section 6K.14 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Infections
Section 6K.15 Postpartum Practical: Plugged Tear Ducts
Section 6K.16 Postpartum Practical: Circumcision InfoSheet
Section 6K.17 Postpartum Practical: Life with a Newborn InfoSheet
Section 6K.18 Postpartum Practical: Infant Massage
Section 6K.19 Postpartum Practical: Breastfeeding
Worksheet 6K.19e (fillable pdf)
Section 6K.20 Postpartum Practical: Breastmilk Contaminants
Section 6K.21 Postpartum Practical: Emotional Adjustment
Section 6K.22 Postpartum Practical: Placentophagy
Section 6K.23 Postpartum Practical: Perineal Care
Section 6K Postpartum Practical: Complete Answers Upload
Section 6K.24 Request the Postpartum Exam
Section 6K.25 Request the Newborn Exam
6K Postpartum Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)
Specialties Instructions
Specialties Declaration Page
Section 6L.1 Specialty #1
Section 6L.2 Specialty #2
Section 6L.3 Specialties: Virtual Class Instructions
Section 6L.3b Specialties: Virtual Class Upload
Section 6M.1 Reflections
Section 6M.2 Resume
Overview
7A Test Prep Worksheet
7A Test prep worksheet
Section 7 Test Prep: Worksheet Upload
Principles of Practice
Section7 : Principles of Practice Upload
AMS Study Test Instructions
AMS Study Test
AMS Study Test (on-line form)
AMS Post-Test
Section 7 Test Prep: AMS Study and Post Test Upload (for completed PDFs)
Section 7 Test Prep: Revised Section 6 Assignment Upload