Enhanced Postnatal and Neonatal Care

Module overview

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills base within the Additional care needs; Antenatal and Intrapartum module for you to be able to engage clinically with Enhanced Postnatal and Neonatal Care. This module also links with the Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies module whereby you are encouraged to consider the impact on both neonatal and maternal complications and apply effective communication and compassionate care throughout. By the end of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to enable you to contribute effectively to the provision of safe and effective care for mothers and their neonates, with complex health challenges with a particular focus on the puerperium.

Syllabus

Application of relevant epidemiology, pathophysiology, genetic /genomics, psychosocial, ethical, legal, pharmacological, aspects with particular focus on postpartum period for women and their neonates to the topics listed below. Interprofessional /inter agency referral and working is encompassed throughout the module. This list is not exhaustive but will include: Medical and surgical conditions (pathological and co-morbidities) Haemoglobinopathies Preconceptual Issues Postpartum and Gynaecological conditions Pelvic inflammatory disease and gynaecological disorders Perineal trauma - ,-theoretical consideration of suturing, immediate postnatal care, complications and long term sequaele (practical skill in third year) Maternal/fetal/neonatal blood results Blood transfusion and blood products Sexually transmitted infections Mental Health Condition Pre-existing Mental health and impact during childbearing continuum Postnatal depression Postnatal psychosis Postnatal, post-traumatic stress disorder Impact of mental health conditions and drugs on breast feeding Neonatal Conditions (includes support of the mother and family) Care of sick of the Pre-term infant Care of sick neonate Low birth weight infant Neonatal hypothermia and Neonatal hypoglycaemia Neonatal sepsis Neonatal observations Neonatal orthopaedics Neonatal screening Neonatal skin Neonatal abnormalities Care of the neonate withdrawing from any maternal medication /drug History taking and communication Infant feeding, including supporting breast feeding where mother and/ or neonate have complications Newborn physical Examination Screening theory 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

Lectures Group work Presentations Scenarios and Role play Self-directed learning Structured reflection Quizzes Technology Enhanced Learning

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	40
Preparation for scheduled sessions	20
Tutorial	4
Practical classes and workshops	6
Lecture	20
Wider reading or practice	67.5
Revision	30
Total study time	187.5

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

Perinatal Institute for maternal and child health: Postnatal notes for baby Version 18.1B.

Caring for women with mental health problems.

NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives.

Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative University Standards.

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/nhs-screening-programmes/.

Textbooks

Campbell, D and Dolby, L. (2018). Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.

Downie G and Mackenzie J (2010). Calculating Drug Doses Safely. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Jones, T. (2020). The Student Guide to the Newborn Infant Physical Examination. Routledge.

Lomax, A. (2015). Examination of the Newborn, An Evidence-Based Guide. Wiley Blackwell.

Knight M, Kenyon S, Brocklehurst P, Neilson J, Shakepearce J, Kurinczuk JJ (2016). Saving Lives, Improving Mother’s care; lessons learned to inform future maternity care from the UK and Ireland Confidential Enquiries into Maternal deaths and morbidity 2009-2014. Oxford: National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit.

James DK; Steer PJ; Weiner CP; Gonik B (2013). Medical Disorders in Pregnancy. A Manual for Midwives. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.

Hollins C and Forrest E (2013). Bereavement Care for Childbearing women and their Families: An Interactive workbook. Abingdon: Routledge.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

You are required to pass both summative assessments at a minimum of 40% in each part. If you refer one of the summative assessments you will refer the module, but you are only required to retake the part that you have been unsuccessful in.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Presentation & Peer Discussion

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: At the time of the presentation feedback will be provided by peers and academics.
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Practical Skills and simulation exercise

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: you will be offered the opportunity to discuss your feedback with a member of the programme/module team as appropriate. If you do not achieve a minimum pass of 80% you will be provided with a learning contract to achieve a successful outcome
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Case study	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Case study	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External