Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to childbearing and emergency birthing obstacles that women may experience. Midwifery and obstetric management of childbearing obstacles will be explored. Emphasis is given to the collaborative role of the midwife, referral, use of medical technology, obstetric intervention, and the implications for women, their babies, and midwives.

Objectives

On completion of this unit the student will have had the opportunity to:
1. explore collaborative practice within challenges, disturbances and interventions during childbearing; 2. examine screening tests and innovative technologies available to women during pregnancy; 3. examine the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evidence for care and expected outcomes associated with selected challenges in pregnancy; 4. explore the causes, identification, effects and management of disturbances in the rhythms of labour and birth; 5. identify interventions in pregnancy, labour and birth and their management from the perspective of the midwife and health care team; 6. identify factors that indicate potential for maternal and/or unborn baby life threatening emergencies; 7. describe the management of a range of emergency situations in pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period; 8. describe the range of physical health problems women may experience following childbirth; 9. discuss grief situations related to women, men and the midwife following pregnancy loss; 10. demonstrate beginning level midwifery competency based upon the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife.

Assessment

Written assignment (1500 words): 30%
Guided study activities (2 x 500 words): 20%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Carole Gilmour

Prerequisites

MID1001, MID1002, MID1003, MID2004, MID2006, MID2102

Co-requisites

MID3104