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

The aim of this module is to enable you to critically examine the elements of the anatomy and pathophysiology of midwifery complications affecting both mother/birthing person and newborn infant during the childbearing period. You will develop knowledge and understanding which will enable you to critically analyse and apply evidence-based principles in the provision of care to both mother/birthing person and the newborn infant where complications arise. You will develop communication and transferable skills to enable you to work in partnership with women/people and other health and social care professionals. You will develop your knowledge in the following key areas: medical conditions which impact on maternal & neonatal health; pre-conceptional and antenatal care developing knowledge and understanding of the causes of infertility and the impact this has on women and birthing person’s health, exploring issues around surrogacy and fostering and the importance of history taking; antenatal and newborn screening and referral pathways; effective communication and working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) will be explored; intrapartum complications including principles and theories of intrapartum care with additional care needs; postpartum infections and complications; supporting families in the provision of respectful kind and compassionate end of life and bereavement care.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the anatomy and pathophysiology of specific medical complications which may affect childbearing women or birthing people and newborn infants.

LO2: Analyse the principles of care using a problem-solving approach when supporting women or birthing people and newborn infants with complex needs.

LO3: Critically review the role of the midwife in the provision of care for women or birthing people and newborn infants when complications arise.

LO4: Provide a justification for referring women or birthing persons and newborn infants to other health or social care professionals.

LO5: Critically evaluate the evidence base in relation to complex obstetric and midwifery care.