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MIDW333 Practice Challenges

10 cp
Prerequisites
MIDW216 Being with Birthing Women, MIDW245 Therapeutics in Midwifery
Co-requisite MIDW331 Childbearing Obstacles
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This practice unit will focus on students developing midwifery practice skills relating to the obstacles women may experience during pregnancy, labour and birth, and the first weeks after birth. Emphasis is given to the recognition of problems and the collaborative and referral role of the midwife. Whilst recognising the role of other healthcare practitioners, midwifery care will be central. Students will be introduced to the use of technology and obstetrical intervention whilst maintaining a woman-centred focus. Students will be required to follow through, in a care capacity within a maternity unit, at least five women recognised as having problems during childbearing.

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