Overview

This topic will support students to apply knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology and medication management to acute complexities and emergencies during the antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal periods.

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Aims

The aim of this topic is to:   

  • Prepare students with the knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology and principles of medication management relevant to the care of women and neonates experiencing acute complexities and emergencies across the antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal periods

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of clinical deterioration of the woman, fetus or neonate and the associated management of medications
2.
Assess the risks (including teratogenesis) and benefits of medication use for the woman and developing fetus across the childbearing continuum
3.
Examine the implications of lifestyle choices and medication and substance withdrawal on the woman, fetus and/or neonate
4.
Describe and evaluate the midwife’s public health role regarding lifestyle choices, vaccinations, and immunisations
5.
Describe and interpret investigations and diagnostic tests that may be routinely offered to all women during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period
6.
Identify and critically analyse ethical and legal issues relating medication management, investigations, and diagnostic tests

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Requisites information

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Assumed knowledge

Ability to comprehensively assess the pregnant woman, her fetus and neonate, and recognise abnormal presentations.