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<p>This unit will provide the foundation knowledge required by midwifery students to effectively care for women during preconception through to early parenting. The focus will be on anatomy and physiology of childbearing, embryonic and fetal development, hormonal adaptations, and the physiology of lactation. The role of the midwife as a primary carer will be explored in relation to: the preparation of women for pregnancy; physiological and psychological adaptation of women during pregnancy and birth, and the first weeks after birth; and care of women and their babies during this continuum.</p>
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<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2018); NMBA Code of Professional Conduct for the Midwife (2018) and International Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Focus on well women’s experiences of pregnancy–recognition, response and changes Midwifery role – pre pregnancy, through pregnancy and the first weeks after birth Anatomy and physiology of reproduction Placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid, identification and functions Sex/gender, reproductive organs. Hormonal changes across childbearing continuum Fertility/infertility, Conception, embryonic and fetal developmental, fetal growth Identification of anatomical structures and physiology of childbearing; Maternal pelvis, pelvic floor, fetal skull and circulation, adaptation to pregnancy Assessing maternal and fetal wellbeing during labour and birth The newborn baby, Physiology of breasts and lactation Transition to parenting</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will provide the foundation knowledge required by midwifery students to effectively care for women during preconception through to early parenting. The focus will be on anatomy and physiology of childbearing, embryonic and fetal development, hormonal adaptations, and the physiology of lactation. The role of the midwife as a primary carer will be explored in relation to: the preparation of women for pregnancy; physiological and psychological adaptation of women during pregnancy and birth, and the first weeks after birth; and care of women and their babies during this continuum.</p>
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<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2018); NMBA Code of Professional Conduct for the Midwife (2018) and International Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Focus on well women’s experiences of pregnancy–recognition, response and changes Midwifery role – pre pregnancy, through pregnancy and the first weeks after birth Anatomy and physiology of reproduction Placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid, identification and functions Sex/gender, reproductive organs. Hormonal changes across childbearing continuum Fertility/infertility, Conception, embryonic and fetal developmental, fetal growth Identification of anatomical structures and physiology of childbearing; Maternal pelvis, pelvic floor, fetal skull and circulation, adaptation to pregnancy Assessing maternal and fetal wellbeing during labour and birth The newborn baby, Physiology of breasts and lactation Transition to parenting</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
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None
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None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Outline the role of the midwife in assessment of fetal and maternal well-being in pregnancy, labour, birth and the puerperium</p>
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<p>Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive systems</p>
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<p>List key events in the continuum of embryonic and fetal development including the adaptation of the baby at birth</p>
K4
<p>Describe the anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes and processes that occur in the woman's body during pregnancy, labour, birth and the puerperium</p>
K5
<p>Detail the anatomy of the breast and physiology of lactation</p>
K6
<p>Discuss the routine screening and basic diagnostic tests in pregnancy assessment</p>
S1
<p>Identify anatomical structures of reproduction</p>
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<p>Describe the physiology of childbearing</p>
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<p>Interpret expected hormonal changes across the childbearing continuum</p>
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<p>Assess fetal growth and development throughout pregnancy</p>
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<p>Demonstrate the mechanism of labour and birth</p>
A2
<p>Critique the role of the midwife in caring for women during the childbearing continuum</p>
A3
<p>Display developing skills in the appraisal and use of evidence to inform clinical practice</p>
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<p>Theoretical concepts of normal pregnancy, anatomy & physiology of childbearing conception fetal development. Adaptation of pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal, lactation and care of the neonate.</p>
<p>Online Activities</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S3, S4, A2, A3
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<p>Theoretical concepts of normal pregnancy, anatomy & physiology of childbearing conception fetal development. Adaptation of pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal, lactation and care of the neonate.</p>
<p>Written Test</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm1001">View unit fees</a>
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