Module Descriptors
ALTERED HEALTH IN MATERNITY CARE
MIDW50091
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Kathryn Key
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 63
Independent Study Hours: 137
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
Sites
  • Stafford Campus
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL - PRESENTATION 20 MINS weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Principles and models of care provision
Common medical disorders and surgical conditions in women of childbearing age- prevention, management, treatment, and medication e.g. Anaemia and Haemoglobinopathies, Hypertensive disorders
Related human anatomy and pathophysiology
Associated medical, surgical and gynaecological evidence base practice
Health and social care service provision
Genetics
Gynaecological conditions
Fertility issues
Morbidity and mortality
Confidential Enquiry
Loss, grief, and bereavement
Support mechanisms pathways and groups
Role of healthcare professionals and agencies
Collaborative multi-professional working referral and consultation
Continuity of care and carer
BFI: Challenges for mothers
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
15 minute presentation on a disease or disorder plus 5 minutes of questions#

This assessment must be successfully passed at a minimum of 40% to complete this module

Formative Assessment – Presentation Plan and Tutorial
LEARNING STRATEGIES
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
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health conditions with implication for childbearing. Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

2.Identify the implications of altered health for pregnancy and midwifery care.
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

3.Critically evaluate the role of the midwife in effectively managing the care provided to individuals with altered health.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Problem Solving
Application

RESOURCES
Practice Placement Handbook
Blackboard VLE®
Technology supported learning
Online learning
eLearning for Health
Library
Policy and Guidance
Service User and Carers
Strategic Policies
REFERENCE TEXTS
Baston H., Hall, J. and Samples, J. (2019). Midwifery Essentials: Medical Conditions. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Huether, S., McCance, K., & Brashers, V. (2020). Understanding Pathophysiology.¿ (7th Ed). Missouri: Elsevier
Rankin, J. (2017). Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. (4th Ed). Edinburgh: Elsevier- Churchill Livingstone.

Robson, S.E. and Waugh, J. (Eds). (2013). Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Manual for Midwives. (2nd Ed) Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2018). Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. (13th Ed). London: Elsevier.

Wylie, L. and Bryce, H (2016). The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions: Pregnancy and Childbirth. (2nd Ed). Edinburgh: Elsevier.
WEB INFORMATION
This module introduces you to pathophysiology in women of childbearing age and associated medical and surgical care. It builds on your learning from level 4 and links closely with placement experience within general healthcare settings. The aim is to prepare you to look after women with more complex needs due to their altered health.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) and achieve the University regulation and compliance requirements for progression to Level 5