Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based, student driven activities, and journalling, this subject should enable students to use a conceptual framework be aware of the community resources available to the woman and her family; select appropriate teaching/learning strategies as a basis for interaction during the puerperium; discuss the physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, cultural, developmental and iatrogenic influences that may impact on the woman, fetus, partner, family during the postnatal and neonatal period; design and implement a comprehensive plan for providing care for the woman and her partner/family and neonate during the postnatal period.
Synopsis Students are introduced to the normal process of the puerperium, as well as explore both the well mother and baby, and common minor to moderate health breakdown processes that may affect the neonate and the mother. The focus of the subject will be on a partnership between the midwife and the mother/family endeavouring to facilitate positive, satisfying and safe outcomes throughout the postnatal and neonatal period, by preventing harm and promoting, maintaining and restoring health.
Assessment Two written assessments comprised of a case study and an examination, and by clinical performance standards.