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MID222 - Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Midwifery

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (MID120)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit discusses woman-centred midwifery care when a woman's labour, birth and immediate postpartum period have become complex. This unit also outlines care of the woman's compromised newborn. Students will critically analyse evidence and practice regarding the medicalisation of birth from the context of woman-centred midwifery care and the impact this has on midwifery decision making and maternal and newborn health outcomes. Students will also explore interprofessional care and consultation and referral processes to other health professionals will be discussed.

Important Information

Please note that MID222 is co-requisite with MID221. Students enrolling in this unit must also enrol in MID221.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critique evidence and practice regarding the medicalisation of birth including electronic fetal monitoring and the impact this has on woman centred midwifery care and maternal and newborn health outcomes.
2.	Critically review the evidence underpinning midwifery practice when supporting the woman experiencing a complex labour / birth early postpartum period and / or the unwell newborn.
3.	Reflect on their own student midwifery practice while caring for a woman experiencing a complex labour, birth, postpartum or early breastfeeding challenge.
4.	Demonstrate effective communication skills to enable maternal autonomy and decision-making when a woman is experiencing an intrapartum / postpartum complexity, or their newborn is unwell.
5.	Review and apply the consultation and referral processes when a woman requires obstetric or medical care, beyond the scope of midwifery practice.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Critical Analysis Essay (1500 words)	30%	1,2,3,4
2.	Critical discussion and reflection (2500 words)	50%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Online Quiz (20 mins)	20%	1,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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