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

In this module you will gain a critical understanding of the importance of providing evidence based and physiologically appropriate care and management to the newborn. You will learn how to assess the well-being of the newborn and apply your knowledge to identify normal and abnormal findings. The importance of multi-disciplinary team working will be evaluated, understanding when and how to share information during the referral process. The module content is divided into key areas: Newborn: You will consider the physiology, assessment, and care of the newborn and the skills required to carry out a Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE). You will explore the knowledge required to understand and implement national screening and diagnostic tests for newborn infants. You will examine anatomy and physiology relevant to the identification of complications and additional care needs in relation to adaptation to life, the newborn infant and very early child development. Medicine management will be outlined and applied for newborn conditions. Newborn Nutrition: You will analyse the constituents of colostrum, breast milk and formula milk - encouraging the application of theory to practice through responsive feeding and recognition of effective feeding and breastfeeding (Baby Friendly Initiative, BFI). When additional care is required you will learn the principles of Naso Gastric (NG) feeding. Family: transitional care will be evaluated highlighting the importance of maintaining mother/birthing person-newborn contact especially when additional care is required. You will debate the importance of sharing information with mothers/persons and families which is clear and accurate. Current government policies will be justified in the context of the well-being of the mother or birthing person, newborn and family.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and epigenetics of the newborn relating to adaptation to extrauterine life and the neonate appraising the literature around very early child development.

LO2: Appraise the evidence base around the daily care needs of the newborn and the supportive role of the midwife during this period.

LO3: Anticipate critical knowledge of and the ability to undertake the Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE).

LO4: Examine and apply the principles of infant feeding for maternal/birthing person and child health and for very early child development which includes identification of additional needs when complications arise.

LO5: Anticipate and plan care when complications arise during: embryology and fetal development, adaptation to life, the newborn, very early child development and transition to parenthood and positive family attachment.

LO6: Critically reflect upon your role in undertaking NIPE examinations and the relationships required with other professionals and appropriate referral pathways.