The aim of this unit is to develop student's knowledge and skills in the promotion of maternal mental health and wellbeing. The unit will comprise of two modules. Module 1 will explore the psychosocial factors and psychiatric conditions that may impact on the woman's pregnancy, childbirth and transition to motherhood. Module 2 will focus on the midwives' role in supporting mothers with a health condition to establish and maintain lactation with consideration of prescribed medication, complementary therapy and/or illicit substances, to promote maternal-infant attachment and wellness. The role of immunisation and medications to protect the mother and foetus during pregnancy, childbirth and lactation will also be explored.
Prerequisites
HMB3201 - Complications of the Newborn
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Examine a range of psychosocial and mental health problems that may impact on women during the perinatal period; | ||
| 2. | Critically examine therapeutic models and strategies to promote maternal mental health and wellbeing on women during the perinatal period; | ||
| 3. | Critically review the impact of pharmaceuticals and complimentary therapy on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and the newborn; | ||
| 4. | Discuss drugs of abuse and their effects on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the newborn; and | ||
| 5. | Analyse the impact of immunisation and medications for protecting the foetus during pregnancy, childbirth and lactation. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written assessment (1000) words | 25% |
| Examination | Written examination (2 hours) | 50% |
| Test | Written topic test (1 hour) | 25% |
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