Midwifery

This module will introduce the scientific bases of midwifery by developing knowledge, skills and understanding surrounding anatomy and physiology, psychology and sociology applied to the role of the midwife in universal care of the mother and baby during pregnancy, labour and the puerperium.   

Module content 

• Anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy, labour and the puerperium, to include common symptoms, epigenetics. 

• Fetal development, circulation and adaptation to extra uterine life. 

• Care of the neonate, including introduction to the Systematic Examination of the Newborn and infant feeding. 

• Introduction to fundamental principles of pharmacology and medicines management. 

• Psycho-social perspectives on maternal health, childbirth, breastfeeding and relationship building, transition to parenthood and midwifery practice. 

• Public health, health promotion and health protection to include political drivers in maternity care, social policy and perinatal mental wellbeing. 

• Introduction to maternity services and childbirth in other cultures 

• An introduction to midwifery clinical skills and preparation for practice.  

This module allows students to access support and demonstrate they have:  

• Achieved the proficiencies set out in the SHU MORA context document 

• Met the requirements for progression to year 2. 

• Passed the numeracy assessment at 90% 

Module content:  
Completion of the requirements for this module will be achieved throughout the year but predominantly in practice placements. 

Academic Adviser sessions are timetabled in line with the SHU Academic Advising Framework. 

Requirements for completion are: 

1. Achievement of proficiencies as set out in the SHU MORA context document. 

2. Completion of the required theory and practice hours for year one. 

3. Pass numeracy assessment at 90%  

This module will enable you to develop the required skills of a midwife, to formulate individualised pathways of care, manage potential risks and complications in order to promote positive birth outcomes.   

Module content 

• Clinical decision making; accountability within professional standards, professional, ethical and legal frameworks for midwives. 

• Legislation relating to midwifery practice, regulation, conduct and competence, including responding to concerns, incidents and complaints and clinical negligence litigation. 

• Communication skills for leadership, management, conflict resolution, supervising, supporting, teaching and delegation. 

• Leadership theories. 

• Risk management, clinical audit, clinical governance and personal action for quality improvement. 

• A-EQUIP model and the role of the PMA in maternity services. 

• Drivers for change and current policy on maternity services. 

• Care pathways, supporting women's choices, maternal autonomy and promotion of advocacy for clients.  

This module will enable you to develop the clinical skills which are necessary to assess, manage, support, and provide universal care for women and birthing people, neonates and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary and multiagency teams as required. 

Module content 
 

• Universal midwifery skills related to antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women and newborn infants that is compassionate, culturally ‘safe’ and individualised.   

• Assessing mental health and wellbeing. 

• Maternal, fetal and neonatal screening, health promotion, epigenetics and education. 

• Systematic physical examination of the newborn infant; Infant feeding and meeting neonatal needs. 

• Evidence-based medicines administration. 

• Identification and management of new or pre-existing conditions/complexities/complications impacting and influencing maternal, fetal and neonatal care. 

• Exploration of underpinning physiology and pathophysiology, evidence based care and management relating to current standards and guidance. 

• Transition to parenthood and positive family attachment.  

This module will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills which are necessary to assess, manage, support, care for and manage women and babies whose pregnancies, labour or postnatal period with additional care needs, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary and multiagency teams. 

Module content 
 

• Identification of the deviations from the normal physiological processes for mother, fetus and neonate, including pathophysiology, evidence-based care and management of complexity based upon current standards and guidance.  

• Pre-existing and obstetric conditions/complications impacting and influencing maternal, fetal and neonatal care and management. 

• Recognition and management of the deteriorating woman or neonate.  

• Social vulnerability and cultural competence.   

• Mental health and ill health.  

• Pharmacology and evidence-based medicines administration and optimisation, including safe administration of medicines in emergency situations or clinical complications. 

• Further skills development to enhance effective communication with women, families and effective interdisciplinary and multiagency working.    

This module will enable you to develop a proposal and plan and conduct an in-depth investigation of a topic that contributes to your professional midwifery practice. 

Module content 
 

• Identifying research worthy problems in midwifery practice. 

• Research methods and methodologies. 

• Undertaking a critical literature review. 

• Undertaking a service evaluation project. 

• Undertaking a research proposal. 

• Proposal development. 

• Project planning. 

• Data management. 

This module allows students to demonstrate they have met the requirements for registration with the PSRB - the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 

Module content:

 
Completion of the requirements for this module will be achieved throughout the course, mainly in practice placements, of which there are 45 weeks over the two years.  

Requirements for completion are:  

1. Completion of a self-declaration of good health and good character on completion of the course.  

2. Achievement of the practice learning experiences (recorded as Practice Episode Records in the eMORA) to satisfy the NMC Standard R3.5: Provide learning opportunities, across the whole continuum of care. 

3. Achieve 10 witnessed and 40 personally managed Systematic Examinations of the Newborn. 

This module allows students to access support and demonstrate they have:  

• Achieved the proficiencies set out in the SHU MORA context document 

• Met the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and for employment as a Registered Midwife. 

• Passed the numeracy assessment at 100% 

Module content:  
Completion of the requirements for this module will be achieved throughout the year but predominantly in practice placements. 

Academic Adviser sessions are timetabled in line with the SHU Academic Advising Framework. 

Requirements for completion are: 

1. Achievement of proficiencies as set out in the SHU MORA context document. 

2. Completion of the required theory and practice hours for the course. 

3. Pass numeracy assessment at 100%  

This module will enable you to consolidate your knowledge and skills to become a proficient practitioner, enabling you to take the lead in the provision of holistic woman-centred care to become an accountable, autonomous and professional midwife.  

Module content 

• Optimising normal physiological processes for pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period and holistic care planning for women and neonates with complexity.  

• Complex care planning/management, risk assessments and interdisciplinary and multiagency working, including recognition and management of the deteriorating woman or neonate. 

• Preparation for role as a practice supervisor, ward management and the role of the coordinating midwife.   

• Preparation for parenthood and the development of skills to provide effective education programmes. 

• Assessment, response and management of emergency situations.  

• Clinical skills for managing infant feeding challenges.  

• Systematic examination of the newborn – recognising deviations from the standard.  

• Employability and career pathways.