Complexity in the Childbirth Continuum
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MIDW2013 | Midwifery | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MIDW2013
- School
- Midwifery
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course considers:
a) The pathophysiology of common medical, gynaecological and obstetric conditions and complications of pregnancy, labour and the puerperium.
b) The multidisciplinary evidence based care of women with complex needs to include risk assessment and care pathways.
c) Optimising normality within complex midwifery care.
d) Complexities of the childbirth continuum from a global and cultural perspective.
Target Students
Pre-registration Student Midwives
Classes
200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour): In-person Examsys exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce the student midwife to the complexities of the childbirth continuum and associated additional care needs.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
a) Discuss common gynaecological, obstetric and medical conditions that may impact on childbearing processes.
b) Analyse the evidence-based care of women with complex needs to include risk assessment, care pathways, global perspectives and the role of the midwife and the multi-disciplinary team.
Intellectual Skills
a) Develop knowledge of pathophysiological conditions in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care analysing the evidence base that supports effective and individualised maternity care.
Professional practical skills
a) Consider the role of the midwife in the care of mother and babies with complex needs from a cultural and/or global perspectives, optimising normality within complex midwifery care.
b) Apply knowledge of pathophysiological processes to the provision of evidence-based care for women with additional needs.
c) Explore the professional, legal and/or ethical issues around caring for women and babies with complex care needs recognising the importance of multi-disciplinary working and referral pathways
Transferable (key) skills
a) Develop study skills by accessing literature, selective reading and self-directed learning.