Undergraduate - UnitMID2004 - Being with birthing women

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge regarding comprehensive assessment and care of a woman and her baby during the birth process;
2. explore the philosophical, physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors influencing the birth process;
3. identify a woman's need for privacy, dignity and respect, as well as the right to be informed and make decisions regarding care;
4. explore principles of clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice when providing women-centred care during the process of birth;
5. examine theoretical concepts surrounding pain assessment in midwifery practice during the birth process;
6. identify the role of the midwife in assisting women work with pain associated with childbirth;
7. examine pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods utilized to assist women to work with pain during childbirth;
8. explore the role of the midwife in assisting the woman requiring assisted vaginal and operative birth;
9. identify the midwife's scope of practice and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, where appropriate;
10. critique the implications of obstetric interventions, and use of technology upon the woman and her family; and
11. demonstrate beginning level competency based upon the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife.