Module Descriptors
PRENATAL CARE AND THE MIDWIFE
MIDW40059
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Charlotte Phillips
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 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence A2, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z1~1
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award
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
Models
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service users; Interprofessional education
Models
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (70)
20 hours Key Lectures
30 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
20 hours Problem based learning
Guided Independent Study: (230)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
20 hours E-learning
20 hours Key Lectures
30 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
20 hours Problem based learning
Guided Independent Study: (230)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
20 hours E-learning
Module Indicative Content
Effective midwifery practice: role of the midwife during the prenatal period;
assessment of women's needs, care and management during pregnancy;
psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with pregnancy;
anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems and changes related to pregnancy
Introduction to public health
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legal and ethical frameworks in relation to preconception and pregnancy; knowledge of wider health care team and other agencies
Developing the individual midwife and others: interpersonal and communication skills; enhancing emotional intelligence; preparation for parenting; Baby Friendly Initiative; role of statutory supervision in provision of prenatal care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: introduction to research and evidence-based practice, guidelines and research relating to preconception and prenatal care
assessment of women's needs, care and management during pregnancy;
psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with pregnancy;
anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems and changes related to pregnancy
Introduction to public health
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legal and ethical frameworks in relation to preconception and pregnancy; knowledge of wider health care team and other agencies
Developing the individual midwife and others: interpersonal and communication skills; enhancing emotional intelligence; preparation for parenting; Baby Friendly Initiative; role of statutory supervision in provision of prenatal care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: introduction to research and evidence-based practice, guidelines and research relating to preconception and prenatal care
Module Additional Assessment Details
Unseen examination (2 hour) 100% weighting (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Mock examination
Formative advice and feedback
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Mock examination
Formative advice and feedback
Web Descriptor
This module introduces the role of the midwife during the prenatal period. The opportunities afforded in clinical placement are closely linked to the theory contained in this module.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding around; assessing the women's needs, care and management during pregnancy; consideration of the psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with pregnancy; as well as developing an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems and the changes related to pregnancy.
Topics will include- an introduction to public health, professional, legal and ethical practice and frameworks in relation to preconception and pregnancy, practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, knowledge of wider health care team and other agencies, interpersonal and communication skills, enhancing emotional intelligence, preparation for parenting, the Baby Friendly Initiative, and the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with a particular emphasis on the effects of pregnancy and the action a midwife should take in relation to these.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding around; assessing the women's needs, care and management during pregnancy; consideration of the psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues associated with pregnancy; as well as developing an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems and the changes related to pregnancy.
Topics will include- an introduction to public health, professional, legal and ethical practice and frameworks in relation to preconception and pregnancy, practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, knowledge of wider health care team and other agencies, interpersonal and communication skills, enhancing emotional intelligence, preparation for parenting, the Baby Friendly Initiative, and the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with a particular emphasis on the effects of pregnancy and the action a midwife should take in relation to these.
Module Texts
Baston, H. & Hall, J. Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal. London: Elsevier
Coad, J. Pedley, K., Dunstall, M. (2020) Anatomy and Physiology for midwives. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier
Lewis L. (2015) Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Macdonald S & Johnson G. (2017) ‘Mayes Midwifery’ 15th Edition. London: Elsevier.
Marshall JE. & Raynor MD. (2020) ‘Myles Textbook for Midwives’. 17th Edition. London: Elsevier
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2018) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th Edition. London: Elsevier
Rankin, J. (ed) (2017) Physiology in Childbearing with anatomy and related biosciences. London: Elsevier
Wightman, H. & Aslam, R. (2012) The Midwifery Testbook. Berkshire: McGraw Hill
Coad, J. Pedley, K., Dunstall, M. (2020) Anatomy and Physiology for midwives. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier
Lewis L. (2015) Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Macdonald S & Johnson G. (2017) ‘Mayes Midwifery’ 15th Edition. London: Elsevier.
Marshall JE. & Raynor MD. (2020) ‘Myles Textbook for Midwives’. 17th Edition. London: Elsevier
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2018) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th Edition. London: Elsevier
Rankin, J. (ed) (2017) Physiology in Childbearing with anatomy and related biosciences. London: Elsevier
Wightman, H. & Aslam, R. (2012) The Midwifery Testbook. Berkshire: McGraw Hill