Module Code - Title:

NS4073 - AT RISK PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

Year Last Offered:

2018/9

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

2

Other

2

Private

4

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To facilitate students in assessment and management of care of women experiencing at risk pregnancy and childbirth.

Syllabus:

Assessment, investigations and management of maternal and fetal well-being Obstetric conditions e.g. Bleeding in early pregnancy, antepartum haemorrhage, obesity in pregnancy, amniotic fluid and its complications, multiple pregnancy, hypertensive disorders, anaemias, thromboembolic disorders, obstetric cholestasis, metabolic disorders in pregnancy. Diabetes, thyroid, cardiac and respiratory disorders, pregnancies complicated by other medical conditions i.e. renal, gastrointestinal and neurological problems, the psychosocial aspects of at risk pregnancy and childbirth,. Medication management, use and effects in the at risk pregnancy. Development of problem solving clinical decision making skills and relevant clinical skills in relation to at risk pregnancy and childbirth.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Demonstrate the knowledge to assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for women who have pre-existing medical conditions or where difficulties arise during pregnancy and childbirth, in collaboration with other health care professionals Relate the effects of pre-existing maternal medical conditions to mother and fetus Recognise and make appropriate referral where deviations from the normal physiological processes occur

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Appreciate the psychosocial aspects of at risk pregnancy and childbirth Demonstrate an awareness of the midwife's role in the management of the at risk pregnancy in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

Demonstrate the skills to implement midwifery care for women who have pre-existing medical conditions or where difficulties arise during pregnancy and childbirth, in collaboration with other health care professionals

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Participation in the learning experience through a variety of teaching and learning strategies: lectures group work, OSCEs, self-directed learning enquiry based learning, role-play, and the use of the virtual learning environment. Research Integrate reference to evidence based practice in the care of women experiencing at risk pregnancies and complications in relation to childbearing. Incorporate relevant national and international health policy

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Jordan, S. (2010) Pharmacology for Midwives, The Evidence Base for Safe Practice. 2nd ed , Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Nelson-Piercey, C. (2010) Handbook of Obstetric Medicine. 4th ed , Oxford: Informa Healthcare

Tucker Blackburn, S. (2007) Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology: a clinical perspective. 3rd ed , St. Louis: Elsevier Science USA.

World Health Organisation (2011) Patient Safety Curriculum Guide: Multi-professional Editio , Geneva: World Health Organisation.

Wylie, L. and Bryce, H. (2008) The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions Pregnancy and Childbirth , Edinburgh Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Other Relevant Texts:

Baker, P.N. and Kenny, L.C. (2011) Obstetrics by ten teachers. 19th ed., , London: Hodder Arnold

Hanretty, K. P. (2010) Obstetrics Illustrated. 7th ed , China: Churchill Livingstone.

Holmes, D. and Baker, P. (Eds) (2008) Midwifery by Ten Teachers , London: Hodder Arnold.

Stables, D. and Rankin, J. (2010) Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and related Biosciences. 3rd ed , Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester - Year to be First Offered:

Autumn

Module Leader:

carmel.bradshaw@ul.ie