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MIDW331 Childbearing Obstacles

10 cp
Prerequisites
BIOL119 Foundations of Biological Science 1, BIOL120 Foundations of Biological Science 2, MIDW216 Being with Birthing Women, MIDW245 Therapeutics in Midwifery
Co-requisite MIDW333 Practice Challenges
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This unit introduces students to childbearing and emergency birthing obstacles that women may experience. Midwifery and obstetric management of childbearing obstacles will be explored. Emphasis is given to the collaborative role of the midwife, referral, use of medical technology, obstetric intervention, and the implications for women, their babies, and midwives.

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