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Core Module Information
Module title: Evaluating the Evidence Base for Normal Labour and Birth
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MID11110
Module leader: Margaret Moran
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Midwifery
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

During this module you will critically explore your knowledge and caring skills in relation to labour and birth. You will develop knowledge of the anatomical, physiological and psychological adaptations of both the mother and baby during labour and birth. You will learn to identify evidence based informed care appropriate to the individual needs of each woman and her baby working within the multidisciplinary team .This module is divided into key areas:
Anatomy and physiology
Applied to all stages of labour and birth
1st stage of labour
Care of a woman and her family/midwives role
Introduction to fetal heart rate monitoring
Pain relief in labour/ Complementary therapies
Positions in labour
Fetal circulation/physiological adaptation of the newborn
2nd stage of labour
Care of a woman and her family/midwives role
Administration of intravenous therapy
Injection technique
Vaginal examinations
Procedures and practical skills in midwifery – episiotomy, suturing and care of the perineum
Introduction to pre-operative and post-operative care
Introduction to the operating theatre environment


3rd stage of labour
Examination of the placenta
Care of a woman and her family/midwives role
Neonatal care
Care of the neonate at birth and in the initial postnatal period/midwives role
Neonatal resuscitation
Programme strands:
Also included in this module:
Critical appraisal of the research evidence and ethics around labour and birth
Examination preparation workshop (academic development)
Working within a multidisciplinary team
Clinical skills for midwives for labour and birth
Patient safety agenda
Pharmacology and medicine management
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Identify the maternal anatomical and physiological changes that occur during
normal labour and birth.
LO2: Critically examine the holistic elements of woman-centred supportive midwifery care during labour and birth.
LO3: Explore the physiological adaptations that occur in the new-born during the transition to extra uterine life.
LO4: Critically analyse the importance of working in partnership between the woman and the midwife.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MID11110 Evaluating the Evidence base for Normal Labour and Birth
 

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