MID9002

Extending midwifery partnerships ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Maureen Miles

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: An introduction to the obstacles women may experience during childbearing and the care of babies with special needs. Students will develop their existing knowledge/skills by working with women and other members of the healthcare team when problems arise during pregnancy, labour & birth, and the first weeks after birth. Students will have an opportunity to study circumstances that commonly result in a baby being admitted to a Level 2 Nursery and issues confronting the infant & family during this period will be explored. Emphasis is given to the collaborative role of the midwife, referral, use of medical technology & intervention, and the implications for women, their babies, and midwives.

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be able to: - 1. utilise knowledge from the biosciences applicable to woman experiencing obstacles; 2. describe and identify common embryological and fetal developments that give rise to abnormalities; 3. examine specific medical and obstetric conditions that affect childbearing; 4. evaluate the implications of obstetric interventions for the woman and midwifery practice; 5. demonstrate skills in the management of emergencies in childbearing; 6. demonstrate understanding of the circumstances that may necessitate admission of a baby to a Level Two nursery; 8. evaluate the Level Two Nursery environment and its impact upon the baby and family; 9. utilise the clinical decision making process to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the care required by the baby and the family; 10. demonstrate an appreciation of the family's need for privacy, dignity and respect, as well as their right to be informed and to make decision regarding care of their baby; 11. demonstrate the ability to practice within a multidisciplinary team in an environment of complexity; 12. facilitate woman's access to appropriate community resources; and 13. demonstrate midwifery competency based upon the ACMI Competency Standards.

Assessment: Reflective journal + guided study activities 20% + written assignment 30% + Compulsory pass in examination 50%.

Off-campus attendance requirements: Attendance at residential schools held on-campus at Gippsland.

Prerequisites: MID9001 Woman midwife partnerships