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

The aim of this module is to enable you to critically apply the necessary knowledge and skills in the management of complications that occur in both mother and baby during the childbearing period. During this module you will learn to critically evaluate evidence-based care and apply principles of best practice to the care of women with additional needs. You will apply the principles of human factors, environmental factors and the importance of strengths-based approaches when working with colleagues from interdisciplinary and multi-agency teams and women/birthing people and their families. The module content is divided into key areas: antenatal- covering the management of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, renal system and associated disorders; intrapartum - covering multiple pregnancy, interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitoring, meconium stained liquor, disordered uterine action, ruptured uterus, operative delivery and caesarean section and the care of mothers/birthing persons with anaesthetics; postpartum - covering retained placenta, thromboembolism, amniotic fluid embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets syndrome, shock. The theory and provision of care of women/birthing persons experiencing obstetric emergencies is also covered, including the management of neonatal resuscitation and preterm birth.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the pathophysiology of complications that occur in both the mother/birthing person and newborn infant during antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period.

LO2: Critically examine and discuss the impact of the management of obstetric complications in childbirth using a problem-solving approach.

LO3: Critically reflect on the role of the midwife and other health professionals within the multidisciplinary team when supporting women/birthing persons who develop complications in childbirth.

LO4: Critique the patient safety agenda in relation to additional care needs including the principles of medicine administration and the midwife's role.

LO5: Critically appraise the evidence around the interventions and treatments used in emergency care.