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Foundation for Biosciences in Childbearing

• Module code: MW4003
• Year: 2018/9
• Level: 4
• Credits: 30
• Pre-requisites: None
• Co-requisites: None

Summary

This module will introduce you to the biological basis to underpin the provision of midwifery care in relation to childbearing. It also provides an introduction to pharmacology.

Aims

• Understand the normal biological function of the human body
• Understand the physiological changes during pregnancy and childbirth required when providing care to women

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Describe physiological processes and progress of pregnancy and childbirth
• Apply knowledge of biosciences to assess normal progress and provide effective evidence based maternity care
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology required when providing midwifery care
• Describe the physiological processes of lactation and the support required for successful breastfeeding

Curriculum content

• Cell physiology and cell division
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Immune system
• Endocrine system
• Renal system
• Central nervous system
• Musculoskeletal system (including female pelvis and pelvic floor)
• Male reproductive system (including spermatogenesis)
• Female reproductive system (including menstrual cycle)
• Maternal adaptation to pregnancy
• Physiology of labour (initiation and continuance)
• Mechanism of labour
• Physiology of puerperium
• Anatomy and physiology of lactation applied to practice
• Pain pathways
• Introduction to pharmacology
• Pharmacological analgesia

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be utilised within this module. The use of lead lectures, time for directed reading and discussions will enable students to explore topics in depth. Lecture content is accessible on the virtual-learning portal that aims to enhance students learning by providing opportunities to follow up indicative reading.  DVDs and on line workbooks provides additional resources to enhance students learning.

• Interactive media
• DVD
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Student presentations
• On-line workbooks
• Clinical practice
• Tutorials

Breakdown of Teaching and Learning Hours

Assessment strategy

Formative assessment

Formative online exam opportunities will be available via the VLE to enable students to practice using the technology and to get feedback on content

Group Presentation on biosciences aspect, this will enable the student to consider and get feedback on communication/ presentation skills, team work, lifelong learning strategies, and module content  The students will work in small groups (8) and each student will contribute to the presentation. The students will receive feedback from the lecturers at the end of the presentation.

Formative online exam opportunities will be available via the VLE to enable students to practice using the technology and to get feedback on content

Summative assessment

Online exam 100%

Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment Strategy (Indicative)

Elements of Assessment

Achieving a pass

It is a requirement that the elements of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.

Bibliography core texts

Coad, J. and Dunstall, M. (2011) Anatomy and physiology for midwives. 3^rd edn. London: Churchill Livingstone.

Jordan, S. (2010) Pharmacology for midwives: the evidence base for safe practice. 2^nd edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Bibliography recommended reading

Magill-Cuerden, J. and MacDonald, S. (eds.) (2011) Mayes' midwifery:  a textbook for midwives 14^th edn. London: Harcourt Health Sciences.

Pollard, M. (2011) Evidence based care for breast feeding mothers. London: Routledge.

Tortora, G. J. and Derrickson, B. (2012) Principles of anatomy and physiology. 13th edn. New York: Wiley.