MID4000 Theory and practice of complex midwifery

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Explain the role of the midwife and collaborative practice related to challenges for women with complex obstetric and medical conditions, including the interventions required during the childbearing period

2. 2

   Describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evidence for care, including pharmacological management and expected outcomes, associated with selected specific conditions that affect pregnancy, labour and birth, and the first few weeks after birth

3. 3

   Apply appropriate knowledge to liaise within a multidisciplinary healthcare team contributing to development and implementation of collaborative care for women experiencing complex challenges in childbearing

4. 4

   Discuss and critique screening tests, technologies and interventions during pregnancy, labour, birth and after childbirth

5. 5

   Discuss vulnerable situations during childbirth and the support services available for women experiencing pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health issues or domestic violence

6. 6

   Evaluate available community peri-natal mental health support services appropriate for women including those from vulnerable populations’ (+/- such as indigenous woman and refugees and asylum seekers)

7. 7

   Identify and manage a range of maternity care emergency situations, including complex physical health problems during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period

8. 8

   Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage selected emergencies in a simulated setting

9. 9

   Demonstrate midwifery competency based upon the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife standards for practice and Code of conduct for midwives, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Code of ethics for midwives.