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Module 2 : The History of Midwifery from the Ancients to Modern Times
Student Objectives: To learn about the midwifery practices of ancient civilisations To learn about the darkest days for practicing midwives To understand how the Renaissance changed the practice of midwifery To learn about how modern midwifery came to be To understand how people feel about modern midwives 2.1 Introduction For as long as there has been childbirth, midwifery has been in existence. Over the centuries - and even millennia - some midwifery practices hav...
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
