Module Descriptors
TRANSITION TO PARENTHOOD
MIDW40060
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Bee Haddrell
Email: Bee.Haddrell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 70
Independent Study Hours: 230
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK - ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
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
35 hours nteractive group lectures and tutorials
15 hours Problem based learning
Guided Independent Study: (230)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
20 hours E-learning
20 hours Key Lectures
35 hours nteractive group lectures and tutorials
15 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 and responsibilities of the midwife during the puerperium and in the transition to parenthood; family needs, care and management during the puerperium; anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems related to the postnatal period; neonatal anatomy and physiology
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legal and ethical frameworks related to the puerperium, the neonate and parenthood
Developing the individual midwife and others: multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, role of statutory supervision in provision of postpartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: knowledge of research evidence and evidenced based practice relating to the transition to parenthood; Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legal and ethical frameworks related to the puerperium, the neonate and parenthood
Developing the individual midwife and others: multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, role of statutory supervision in provision of postpartum care
Achieving care through evaluation and research: knowledge of research evidence and evidenced based practice relating to the transition to parenthood; Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essay 2500 words 100% weighting (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award
Web Descriptor
Skills needed to give a ‘Presentation’ plus ‘Giving a Presentation’
Module Texts
Marshall JE. & Raynor MD. (2020) ‘Myles Textbook for Midwives’. 17th Edition. London: Elsevier
Macdonald S & Johnson G. (2017) ‘Mayes Midwifery’ 15th Edition. London: Elsevier
Coad, J. Pedley, K., Dunstall, M. (2020) Anatomy and Physiology for midwives. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier
NOLAN M. AND FOSTER J, (Eds) (2005) Birth and Parenting Skills: New directions in Antenatal Education. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
Royal College of Midwives (2001) Successful Breastfeeding London:RCM
Macdonald S & Johnson G. (2017) ‘Mayes Midwifery’ 15th Edition. London: Elsevier
Coad, J. Pedley, K., Dunstall, M. (2020) Anatomy and Physiology for midwives. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier
NOLAN M. AND FOSTER J, (Eds) (2005) Birth and Parenting Skills: New directions in Antenatal Education. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
Royal College of Midwives (2001) Successful Breastfeeding London:RCM