Module 20: Labour
Student Objectives: To learn about the different stages of labour and what your role as a midwife is with each To understand different methods of giving birth, including different positions To learn about pain relief during labour - both medical and non-medical To understand the importance of examining the placenta, following labour To understand how diabetes can affect labour, the mother and the baby 20.1 Introduction When most people think of midwives, they think of ...
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