Module Descriptors
BIRTH AND THE MIDWIFE
MIDW40057
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Maria Orellana Condeminas
Email: maria.orellana@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 70
Independent Study Hours: 230
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
- Occurrence A2, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z3~3 DO NOT USE
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Effective midwifery practice: assessment of maternal and fetal needs /well-being; care and management during labour; immediate assessment and care of the neonate; clinical midwifery skills related to intrapartum care; psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with birth; anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems related to labour
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legislation and ethical practice related to birth; pharmacology and medicine management related to labour
Developing the individual midwife and others: Effective communication in the context of labour and birth - women, their families / interprofessional; role of statutory supervision in provision of intrapartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: current guidelines and research relevant to labour and birth initiation of feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative);
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legislation and ethical practice related to birth; pharmacology and medicine management related to labour
Developing the individual midwife and others: Effective communication in the context of labour and birth - women, their families / interprofessional; role of statutory supervision in provision of intrapartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: current guidelines and research relevant to labour and birth initiation of feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative);
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (70)
15 hours Key Lectures
20 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
35 hours Problem based learning
Guided Independent Study: (230)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
20 hours e-learning
15 hours Key Lectures
20 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
35 hours Problem based learning
Guided Independent Study: (230)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
20 hours e-learning
Module Resources
PC and projector
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service users; Interprofessional education
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service users; Interprofessional education
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award
Module Additional Assessment Details
Poster Presentation - 100% weighting (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Assessment: Students will present and discuss a poster (A1 or A0) and submit a written rationale of the topic choice (approximately 250 words)
Additional Assessment Details:
Group launch: Students will be given guidance on IT software, Poster design, production and presentation
Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Assessment: Students will present and discuss a poster (A1 or A0) and submit a written rationale of the topic choice (approximately 250 words)
Additional Assessment Details:
Group launch: Students will be given guidance on IT software, Poster design, production and presentation
Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Web Descriptor
This module will equip you wiht the knowledge and skills required to carry out: assessment of maternal and fetal needs /well-being; care and management during labour; immediate assessment and care of the neonate; clinical midwifery skills related to intrapartum care; psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with birth; anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems related to labour
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legislation and ethical practice related to birth; pharmacology and medicine management related to labour
Developing the individual midwife and others: Effective communication in the context of labour and birth - women, their families / interprofessional; role of statutory supervision in provision of intrapartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: current guidelines and research relevant to labour and birth initiation of feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative).
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legislation and ethical practice related to birth; pharmacology and medicine management related to labour
Developing the individual midwife and others: Effective communication in the context of labour and birth - women, their families / interprofessional; role of statutory supervision in provision of intrapartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: current guidelines and research relevant to labour and birth initiation of feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative).
Reference Texts
Chapman V., Charles C. (Eds) (2018) The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook. 4th Edition, Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
Dick-Read, G (2003) Foreword by Ina-May Gaskin. Childbirth without Fear. The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth. Pinter & Martin London.
Print: https://libcat.staffs.ac.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=213555 (awaiting delivery, but copies can be reserved in advance)
eBook: https://libstaff.staffs.ac.uk/cgi-bin/koha/catalogue/detail.pl?biblionumber=213556&searchid=scs_1608043605779
Marshall J., Raynor M. (Eds.) (2014) Myles Textbook for Midwives.16th Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Macdonald S., Johnson G. (Eds) (2017) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 15th Edition, Edinburgh: Elsevier
WYLIE, L. (2005), Essential Anatomy and Physiology in Maternity Care. 2nd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Dick-Read, G (2003) Foreword by Ina-May Gaskin. Childbirth without Fear. The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth. Pinter & Martin London.
Print: https://libcat.staffs.ac.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=213555 (awaiting delivery, but copies can be reserved in advance)
eBook: https://libstaff.staffs.ac.uk/cgi-bin/koha/catalogue/detail.pl?biblionumber=213556&searchid=scs_1608043605779
Marshall J., Raynor M. (Eds.) (2014) Myles Textbook for Midwives.16th Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Macdonald S., Johnson G. (Eds) (2017) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 15th Edition, Edinburgh: Elsevier
WYLIE, L. (2005), Essential Anatomy and Physiology in Maternity Care. 2nd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.