Content will include:

Human Factors

Interprofessional¿team working

Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP

Induction of labour

Fetal blood sampling

Assisted and emergency birth

Cardiotocograph monitoring

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

Uterine rupture

Preterm labour and birth

Amniotic fluid abnormalities (including Amniotic fluid embolism)

Umbilical cord complications (including prolapse and around the neck).

Shoulder Dystocia

Maternal collapse (including distributive shock - sepsis and anaphylaxis, recognising the deteriorating patient and MOEWS)

Cardiac conditions (including cardiac arrest)

Epilepsy

Prioritising care, care planning and escalating concerns

Summative Assessment:

Present an analysis of a serious incident report to meet LO1, LO2 and LO3.



The presentation should last 20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions.



The assessment must be passed at a minimum of 40%.



Formative Assessment:

You will have the opportunity to present 10 minutes of your presentation to the group for tutor and peer feedback.

Clinical practice

Online Platform learning

Tutorials

Problem-based learning¿

Debate

Peer Learning¿¿

Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿

Lectures¿¿

Directed learning

Assessment Preparation¿¿

Group work¿

Group tutorials and discussions

Formative advice and feedback

1. Evaluate the use of evidence-based, best practice approaches to the management of emergency situations in the context of midwifery care.

Problem solving



2. Apply evidence-based practice to the first-line management of complications and additional care needs of the woman, fetus, and/or newborn infant.

Application

Problem solving



3. Critically evaluate interdisciplinary and multiagency team working, including support, referral, escalation and follow-up in relation to the additional care needs of the woman, fetus, and/or newborn infant.

Application

Knowledge and understanding

See Leganto



Davies, L., Daellenbach, R. and Kensington, M. (2021) Sustainability, Midwifery and Birth. Second edition. Oxford: Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429290558.



Gilmore Crosby (2021) Spirituality and Emotional Intelligence. Productivity Press.



Lumsden, H. and Holmes, D. (2018) Care of the newborn by ten teachers. London: Hodder Arnold



Mayes, M., Macdonald, S. and Johnson, G. (2017) Midwifery. 15th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier.



McSherry, W., Boughey, A. and Attard, J. (2021) Enhancing Nurses’ and Midwives’ Competence in Providing Spiritual Care: Through Innovative Education and Compassionate Care. 1st ed. 2021. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65888-5.



Medforth, J. (2017) Oxford handbook of midwifery. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.



Myles, M.F. (2014) Myles textbook for midwives. Sixteenth edition / edited by Jayne E. Marshall, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RGN, and and Maureen D. Raynor, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RMN, RN, RM. Edited by J.E. Marshall and M.D. Raynor – Chapter One



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) The Code. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-code.pdf)



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards of proficiency for midwives. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/standards/2024/standards-of-proficiency-for-midwives.pdf).



Patricia Lindsay, C.B. (2018) Midwifery skills at a glance. 1st edn. Newark: Wiley.



Tiran, D. (2012) Baillie`re’s midwives’ dictionary. 12th ed. Edinburgh: Baillie`re Tindall Elsevier.



Varney, H., Kriebs, J.M. and Gegor, C.L. (2003) Varney’s Midwifery. 4th edn. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

Course Handbook

BFI Workbook

Technology supported learning

Online learning

Blackboard VLE®

eLearning for Health

Library

Policy and Guidance

Service User and Carers

Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) and achieve the University regulation and compliance requirements for progression to Level 6

This module builds on the skills acquired in ‘Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants 2’ and explores the advanced skills and expertise of midwives in identifying and managing complications during childbirth. You will develop precision and confidence in your ability to lead obstetric emergency situations, serving as critical liaisons between interdisciplinary colleagues to facilitate seamless collaboration. With a strong emphasis on continuity and coordination of care, you will learn how midwives provide consistent support and advocacy for women and newborns, ensuring their needs are met comprehensively throughout the childbirth process.