Module overview
This module enables you to underpin safe and effective midwifery practice with the appropriate science base. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and the ability to apply that science to how the biological, psychological and sociological adaptations of pregnancy impact upon the woman and her family.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the biological processes that occur to enable the development from gamete formation to newborn infant, and the factors that might affect these processes.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems and the adaptations that occur to the body throughout the whole continuum of maternity care.
- Demonstrate how the biological, psychological and sociological adaptations of pregnancy impacts upon the woman and her family.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the biological, psychological and sociological process of pregnancy, labour, birth, lactation and the puerperium.
Syllabus
Biological and Biochemistry processes that underpins midwifery practice
Human body, molecules, cells and tissue structure and functions
Homeostasis
Biochemistry and metabolism
Inflammation
Blood haemostasis and grouping
Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Body systems, their organisation and how they adapt during pregnancy including the parameters defining normality /abnormality informing midwifery assessments
Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Nervous system including the physiology of pain and implication to midwifery practice
Special senses
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system and immunity
Respiratory system
Digestive system including nutrition
Renal system including
Fetal skull and maternal pelvis
Fetal circulation and adaptation to extra-uterine life
The female and male reproductive systems to include:
Genetics and genomics and application to reproduction
Principles of embryology
Placental development, anatomy, physiology
Physiology of pregnancy, labour, puerperium
Lactation
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Psychosocial
Health beliefs
Identity
Loss and coping
Behaviour change
Social psychology, depersonalisation and dignity
Programme threads are linked throughout and include:
Infant feeding principles
Medicines management
Mental health and well-being
Values Based Enquiry Journey
Making every contact count
Continuity of carer
Leadership
Coaching
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Blended learning of On-line and Face to Face
Technology enhanced learning activities
Self-directed study
Face to Face lectures
Face to Face seminar activity
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 32 |
| Independent Study | 155.5 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Coad Jand Dunstall M (2020). Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives. Chichester: Churchill Livingston.
VanMeter KC and Hubert RJ (2018). Gould’s Pathophysiology for Health Professionals. USA: Elsevier.
Blackburn S (2018). Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology; A clinical perspective. Saunders.
Moore K L, Persaud TVN and Torchia MG. (2019). The Developing Human; clinically orientated embryology. Philadelphia: Elsevier /Saunders.
Johnson MH (2018). Essential reproduction. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
Vipond K (2013). Genetics. A Guide for Students and Practitioners of Nursing and Health Care. Banbury: Lantern Publishing Company.
Jean Rankin (2017). Physiology in Childbearing. Elsevier.
Marieb EN (2019). Human Anatomy and Physiolog. London: Pearson.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a weighted mean average of 40 % or more AND also you must pass the both components at 40% or more.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Short answer questions
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Formative short questions feedback will be via model answers for self-directed learning, or via peers and tutor after peer assessed formative questions.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Multiple choice question
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Formative CAA assessments will have online answers at the time.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Short answer questions | 50% |
| Multiple choice Test | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice Test | 50% |
| Short answer questions | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External