Respectful Universal Midwifery Care

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Identify, justify and apply a sound knowledge base to the midwifery skills required to perform care for women, the newborn and the family within the context of the universal care for all women and newborns
• Articulate the role of the midwife in assessing and monitoring women holistically from pre-conception through antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods using a range of assessment methods
• Explain the role of the midwife in the achievement of good nutrition in the woman and neonate
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology in relation to universal midwifery practice
• Discuss the organisation and models of maternity care for the provision of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care

Philosophical foundations and theoretical perspectives underpinning midwifery care

Role and scope of the midwife in different settings

Organisation of midwifery care including continuity of carer

Regulation and monitoring of care including clinical governance

Pre-conception and diagnosis of pregnancy

The assessment and delivery of antenatal, intrapartum postnatal and neonatal care accounting for physiological adaptations, psychosocial factors and mental health

Professional communication - including using digital technology for communication

Partnership working and referring to the interdisciplinary team

Technological support in maternity care

Infant feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative)

Maternal Nutrition and health in pregnancy

Family planning, spacing and sexual health

Antenatal and postnatal screening

Informed choice, individual rights and ethical issues

Minor disorders of pregnancy

Midwifery care of the neonate

Fundamentals of postnatal care (pain, bladder care, hydration, skin care, general well-being)

Perineal care and wound assessment

Parent education to include the family and the role of fathers/partner

Legal aspects – birth registration, birth notification

Benefits - as relevant for maternity

Return to work

Fetal monitoring including Cardiotocograph (CTG) and [Intelligent] Intermittent Auscultation (IA)

Pain management

Individualised care planning

Skills

Observation of temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, level of consciousness and urinalysis

Injection technique

Antenatal examination

Intrapartum care skills- including vaginal examination, labour progress, maternal well being, labour and birth support including the third stage management

Postnatal examination

Venepuncture

Initial examination of the newborn

Facilitating safe and effective infant feeding

Aseptic technique and catheterisation

Placenta checking

Wound care

Programme threads are linked throughout and include:

• Infant feeding principles
• Medicines management
• Mental health and well-being
• Values Based Enquiry Journey
• Making every contact count
• Continuity of carer
• Leadership
• Coaching

Teaching and learning methods

Quizzes

Presentation

Scenarios and role play

Enquiry based learning

Pair and group discussion

Structured reflection

Online education using both synchronous and asynchronous sessions

Practical sessions in the simulated skills lab

Elsevier clinical skills learning package

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

Antenatal care for uncomplicated pregnancies.

Birthplace in England Research Programme.

Textbooks

Ellen Kitson-Reynolds and Kate Ashforth (2021). A Concise Guide to Continuity of Care in Midwifery. Routledge.

Walker M (2016). Breastfeeding management for the clinician : using the evidence. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Wambach K and Riordan J (2019). Breastfeeding and human lactation. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Lewis L (Ed) (2015). Fundamentals of midwifery : a textbook for students. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Blackburn S., (ed.) (2018). Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology; a clinical perspective. London: W B Saunders Ltd.

Pollard M (2017). Evidence-based care for breastfeeding mothers: a resource for midwives and allied healthcare professionals. London: Routledge.

Johnson R and Taylor W (2022). Skills for midwifery practice. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Coad J, Pedley K and Dunstall M (2019). Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives. Elsevier.

Marshall JE and Raynor M D (Eds) (2020). Myles textbook for midwives. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External