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The aim of this module is to enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of midwifery complications affecting both mother and newborn during the childbearing period.
Your learning on this module will enable you to develop communication and other transferable skills to provide care for both mother and newborn where complications arise. You will learn to work in partnership with women and with other health and social care professionals.
In this module you will develop your knowledge in the following 7 key areas:

Medical Conditions which Impact on Maternal & Neonatal Health
You will develop your knowledge of midwifery care in relation to the following:
Examine the pathophysiology of significant medical conditions in childbearing

Pre conceptual and Antenatal Care
Principles and theories of pre conceptual and antenatal care in relation to complex care.
You will also have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the causes of infertility and the impact this has on women’s health
The importance of history taking, antenatal and newborn screening and referral pathways.
Effective communication and working within a Multidisciplinary team

Intrapartum Complications
Principles and theories of intrapartum care with women with complex needs.

Postpartum Complications
Postpartum Infections and complications

Neonatal Complications
Principles of caring for sick newborn. Establishing effective infant nutrition and supporting the initiation of lactation (Baby Friendly Initiative)

Midwifery Practice
Effective Communication and problem solving within Multidisciplinary Teams. Utilisation of Situation, Background, Assessment Review (SBAR) approach when assessing maternal well-being in complex care. You will develop understanding of the factors that can effect emotional wellbeing in women with complex needs

Understanding the principles of Medicines Management
Fetal monitoring- K2, Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Explore the pathophysiology of specific medical complications which may affect childbearing women and their newborn.
LO2: Explore the principles of care using a problem solving approach when supporting women and newborn with complex needs.
LO3: Discuss the role of the midwife in the provision of care for women and newborn when complications arise.
LO4: Discuss decisions made when referring women or newborn to other health or social care professionals.
LO5: Evaluate the evidence base in relation to complex obstetric and midwifery care.