The role and responsibilities of the midwife during the prenatal period including the ethical and legal framework of professional care.
Anatomy and physiology related to conception and pregnancy including physiological changes occurring in pregnancy.
Antenatal screening, genetic inheritance.
The development and growth of embryo and fetus.
Interpersonal and communication skills, parenthood education.
Clinical midwifery skills.
Midwifery services, patterns of prenatal care.
Multidisciplinary and multi agency working.
Key Skills: Communication, IT, working with others, learning, problem solving, employability.

Independent Study 70%
Interactive lectures 15%
Group work including presentations 5%
Clinical demonstration and practice 5%
Formative work, feedback and tutorials 5%
Students will have concurrent clinical experience which will enable them to apply theory to practice.


"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"

Library, Internet
Power point, TV/VCR, videos
OHP, OHT, flipchart, pens, board,
Staffordshire University Key Skills student resources website:http://www.staffs.ac.uk/keyskills/

Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
Concurrent midwifery practice

Fraser, D. M. (2003) Myles textbook for Midwives. 14th edition, London, Churchill Livingstone
ISBN0443072345
Johnson, R. Taylor, W. (2000) Skills for Midwifery Practice, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
ISBN0443062439
Wylie, L. (2000) Essential Anatomy and Physiology in Maternity Care, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
ISBN0443059985
NMC professional handbooks.

A 2 hour written examination - unseen in examination conditions weighted 100% (Learning outcomes 1- 3).

All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Formative assessment, advice and feedback will be given during this module.
Achievement of relevant clinical practice outcomes.