Role of the midwife in promoting neonatal health and wellbeing
Assessment of neonatal health and associated family or carer needs
Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the neonate
Holistic clinical skills relating to newborn infant physical examination (NIPE)
Care and management of the sick neonate (including congenital disorders and birth defects)
Continuity of Care
Grief and bereavement related to pregnancy and neonatal loss
Social and cultural influences on parenting, including the looked after neonate
BFI: Newborn challenges
BFI: Close and loving relationships (Neonatal)
BFI: The importance of breastmilk for sick or preterm neonates
Contemporary neonatal associated strategies
Professional, legal and ethical frameworks relating to neonatal health
Neonatal Sepsis
Safeguarding the neonate
Effective care of mothers and families with a neonate who has complex needs
Collaborative and multiagency working

Submission of a professional poster to meet learning outcomes 1,2 & 3. Poster must include bibliography and reference texts.

This assessment must be successfully passed to complete this module

Clinical practice
Online Platform learning
Tutorials
Problem-based learning¿
Interprofessional learning
Debate
Peer Learning¿¿
Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿
Lectures¿¿
Directed learning
Assessment Preparation¿¿
Group work
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback

Module Learning Outcome
1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of key factors which promote health and wellbeing of the neonate and identify factors which may compromise physiological and psycho-emotional development.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge & Understanding Learning Enquiry Analysis

Module Learning Outcome
2. Critically discuss the role of the midwife in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of a neonate with complex needs.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge & Understanding Learning Enquiry Analysis Problem Solving Communication Application

Module Learning Outcome
3. Critically discuss the role of the midwife in supporting parents to make informed decisions about neonatal care incorporating social and cultural perspectives.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge & Understanding Learning Analysis Communication Application

Practice Placement Handbook
BFI Workbook
Blackboard VLE®
Technology supported learning
Online learning
eLearning for Health
Library
Policy and Guidance
Service User and Carers
Strategic Policies

Gerhardt, S. (2014). Why Love Matters- how affection shapes a baby’s brain (2nd Ed). London: Routledge.

Lomax, A. (Ed). (2015). Examination of the Newborn an Evidence-Based Guide. (2nd Ed). Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

Rankin, J. (Ed). (2017). Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. (4th Ed) London: Elsevier.

Sunil, S., Miall, L. and Jardine, L. (2017). Essential Neonatal Medicine. (6th Ed). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Walker, M. (2017). Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence. (4th Ed). Burlington Ma USA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) and achieve the University regulation and compliance requirements for progression to Level 5

This is an academic module at level 5 that has a focus on Neonatal Health. This module will provide the opportunity to explore and understand the holistic health and wellbeing of the Neonate and those with complex needs. It will also explore the role of the midwife as a promoter of holistic care, and it will link in with the midwife role as a public health advisor to women and their families in order to promote save and evidence based- care.
Moreover, it will provide you with the theoretical knowledge underpinning competence in New-born Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) and the role of the midwife in counselling women, families and care givers in regards to understanding the four elements of the NIPE as a screening tool.