Normal process of childbirth 2
Ms L Callaghan
36 hours lectures * 36 hours clinical over 9 to 12 weeks * 20 hours field experience over 2 weeks * First semester * Prerequisite: CNS6302 (Nature and science of midwifery) * MMC Clayton
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 exploring 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 is 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.
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