Overview

Subject studies will include; Embryology and fetal development  Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics Endocrine system Haematology Fluids, electrolytes & acid base balance Maternal adaptations  Neonatal adaptations  Physiology of the Fetal Heart Pre-conception care  Initial Antenatal appointment Early pregnancy problems  Introduction to the concept of Screening  - Antenatal, NBH, NBS, Cervical, Breast  Intrapartum care  - Latent phase & 1st Stage  - 2nd Stage  - 3rd Stage  Mechanisms of labour  Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics  Physiology of pain in labour  Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief  Optimising infant feeding choices  - Optimising Breastfeeding  Postnatal care

Embryology and fetal development  Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics

Endocrine system Haematology Fluids, electrolytes & acid base balance Maternal adaptations  Neonatal adaptations  Physiology of the Fetal Heart Pre-conception care  Initial Antenatal appointment Early pregnancy problems  Introduction to the concept of Screening  - Antenatal, NBH, NBS, Cervical, Breast  Intrapartum care  - Latent phase & 1st Stage  - 2nd Stage  - 3rd Stage  Mechanisms of labour  Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics  Physiology of pain in labour  Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief  Optimising infant feeding choices  - Optimising Breastfeeding  Postnatal care

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Grades D- to D+ Work displays satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting a satsifactory level ofbackground study. Presentation, communication and are satisfactory. A grade of D- is required to pass assessements.

-good -Very good, Grades B- to B+ Work displays very good knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting a good level ofbackground study. The work is focussed, well structured and logically presented. The work is presented to a very good standard with goodcommunication and minimal factual or computational errors.Good, Grades C- to C+ Work displays good knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting a good level ofbackground study. The work is focussed, mostly structured and overall, logically presented. The work is presented to a good standard with goodcommunication but with some factual or computational errors.

-excellent -Grade A- to A* Work displays excellent comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting extensivebackground study. The work is highly focussed, well structured, logically presented . The work is presented to a high standard with accuratecommunication and no factual or computational errors.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an awareness of the significance of continuity of care and carer in safe and effective care provision.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and approach to holistic care provision that is individualised and person-centred.

• Demonstrate successful achievement of identified midwifery skills.

• Describe and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology, anatomical and physiological developments and adaption in pregnancy and childbirth for both the mother and fetus/newborn.