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Module 01: The Origin and Definition of the Word “Midwife”
Student Objectives: To learn about the origin of the word “midwife” To gain an understanding of the midwife’s role To become familiar with the day to day tasks of a midwife To differentiate between the roles and requirements of hospital based midwives and independent midwives To learn about considerations before becoming a midwife 1.1 Introduction An important note about this course: You will not be a qualified midwife on completion of this course. In order to become a...
Lessons
- Module 01: The Origin and Definition of the Word “Midwife”
- Module 2 : The History of Midwifery from the Ancients to Modern Times
- Module 03 : Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife
- Module 04: Are You Suited to a Career as a Midwife?
- Module 05: Qualifying as a Midwife
- Module 6 : How Midwives Are Educated and Practice Around the World
- Module 07: Women’s Rights and Birth Options
- Module 8 : How Midwives Support Socially Disadvantaged Women
- Module 9 : Cultural Safety in Relation to Midwife Care
- Module 10: Antenatal Care and Screening
- Module 11: How Midwives Support Women Through Labour and Birth
- Module 12: The Aims of Postnatal Care as a Midwife
- Module 13: The Importance of Breastfeeding
- Module 14: Blood Pressure Monitoring and Pre-Eclampsia
- Module 15: Infection Control and Hygiene
- Module 16: Collecting Specimens
- Module 17: Administration of Medicines and Injections
- Module 18: Venepuncture
- Module 19: The Female Anatomy
- Module 20: Labour
- Module 21: List of Abbreviations
- Module 22: Medications and Pregnancy
- Module 23: Communication for Midwives
- Module 24: Emergencies and Caesarean Section
- Module 25: Birthing Environment and Home Births
- Module 26: Initial Baby Check and Examination
- Module 27: Conditions with Labour and Pregnancy
- Module 28: Mental Health Issues and Pregnancy
