Respectful Universal Midwifery Care

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology in relation to universal midwifery practice
• 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
• Discuss the organisation and models of maternity care for the provision of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care
• Explain the role of the midwife in the achievement of good nutrition in the woman and neonate
• 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

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

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

Formative

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

Group presentation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Peer & tutor facilitated feedback
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

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.