There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension & Pre-eclampsia/ Eclampsia
Diabetes, Asthma, Cholestasis, Epilepsy, Thyroid Disorders, Liver disorders
Haematological disorders - Anaemia & Haemoglobinopathies
Renal Disorders - Urinary tract infection
Group B, A Streptococcus Infection
Cardiac Disease
Small for Dates
Intrapartum Complications
Prolonged Pregnancy
Induction of Labour
Disordered Uterine Action
Ruptured Uterus
General Anaesthesia – LUSCS
Instrumental Deliveries
Examine use of national guidelines
Postpartum Complications
Postpartum Infections and complications
Neonatal Complications
Neonatal stabilisation
Neonatal Infection
Low Birth weight Infant-Feeding low birth weight and sick babies
Metabolic disorders affecting neonate
Neonatal cardiovascular problems (including blood)
Neonatal jaundice, pathological hyperbilirubinaemia,Rhesus isoimmunisation,
Supporting and working with parents
Multidisciplinary working

LO1: Explore the pathophysiology of medical complications which may affect childbearing women and their
babies.
LO2: Explore the principles of care using a problem solving approach when supporting women and babies
with complications.
LO3: Discuss the role of the midwife in the provision of care for women and neonate when complications
arise.
LO4 Justify decisions made when referring women or neonates to other health or social care professionals
as required.
LO5 Examine specific evidence based research in relation to complex obstetric and midwifery care.