nsm4mfp midwifery fundamentals postnatal care
MIDWIFERY FUNDAMENTALS: POSTNATAL CARE
NSM4MFP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for women and their babies, to six weeks post-birth, in the midwifery care context. The subject includes a variety of normal and complex physiological, psychological and social adaptations occurring for new mothers and their families in the first six weeks postpartum. Students will learn about the role of the midwife in providing postnatal care, infant feeding, promotion and establishment of breastfeeding and the provision of education and support to empower women and their families during this period to make evidence based informed choices. This subject is delivered via a blended learning approach comprising of face to face teaching, workshops and online learning modules and is supported by clinical practicum.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCharlie Smithson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HGMW, HGMWB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery.
Co-requisites NSM4MID
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have secured a clinical hospital placement.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles textbook for Midwives (16th Ed) | Prescribed | Marshall, J., & Raynor, M. (2014) | Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | Physiology in Childbearing (4th Ed) | Prescribed | Rankin, J (2017) | Elesvier: Balliere Tindall |
| Readings | Midwifery: Preparation for practice (3rd Ed) | Prescribed | Pairman, S., Tracy, S, Thorogood, C & Pincombe, (2014) | Elesvier: Balliere Tindall |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Plan individualised care in consideration of psychosocial diversity to achieve positive outcomes for women and their families during the postnatal period
- Activities:
- Online E-learning; and clinical practicum in the postnatal setting will enable midwifery knowledge and skill development in planning for the individualized care for women and families in the postnatal period
02. Perform a comprehensive assessment, and provide safe and effective midwifery care to the woman and newborn during the postnatal period according to the scope of practice of the midwife.
- Activities:
- Online E-learning; and clinical practicum in the postnatal setting will enable midwifery knowledge and skill development in the safe performance of comprehensive assessments and provision of midwifery care of women and newborns
03. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply current evidence, guidelines and processes in midwifery in order to inform practice in the postnatal setting
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and workshops; Online E-learning; and clinical practicum in the postnatal setting will enhance understanding of the critique, evaluation, and application of current evidence, guidelines and processes in midwifery practice
04. Provide contemporary best practice information, assistance and advice to the woman on nutrition needs and feeding of her infant
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and workshops; Online E# learning; and clinical practicum in postnatal setting will enhance knowledge and skill development in the provision of best practice information and advice on infant nutrition to women and families
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 08 - 08
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 08 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 hours of lectures or workshops
delivered in the teaching period"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 25
Eleven 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 25 and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via
LMS"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 15
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 hours of lectures or workshops delivered in the teaching period"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 25
One 90.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2000-word written assessment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One case study presentation (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 05-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Davis
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 08 - 08
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 08 to week 08 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 hours of lectures or workshops
delivered in the teaching period"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 25
Eleven 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 25 and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via
LMS"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 15
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 hours of lectures or workshops
delivered in the teaching period"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 25
One 90.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2000-word written assessment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One case study presentation (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |