MID1003 - The childbearing journey

Leader: Ms Trish David

Offered

Peninsula Second semester 2007 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit will provide the foundation knowledge required by midwifery students to effectively care for women during preconception through to early parenting. The focus will be on the role of the midwife as a primary carer in relation to: the preparation of women for pregnancy; physiological and psychological adaptation of women during pregnancy and birth, and the first weeks after birth; and care of women and their babies during this continuum.

Objectives

On completion of this unit the student will be able to: -

1. Describe in detail the anatomy & physiology of the human reproductive system, including; pre-conception, pregnancy, fetal development, birth, lactation and the baby
2. Appreciate the boundaries of care in midwifery
3. Appreciate the concepts of with woman, in partnership, holistic and continuity of care
4. Employ reflective practice and implement evidence based holistic care for women, babies and their families across the childbearing process
5. Discuss the legal issues which impact upon midwifery practice
6. Articulate a philosophy of midwifery
7. Demonstrate midwifery competency based upon the ACMI Competency Standards.

Assessment

Written assignment: 30%
Guided study activities: 20%
Examination: 50%

Contact hours

12 hours:

Prerequisites

MID1001

Co-requisites

MID1002