This unit forms part of the Clinical Studies in Nursing and Midwifery Year 3/4 cluster and continues to build and extend students’ knowledge, skills and attributes in the speciality area of midwifery practice. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to various aspects of postnatal care for the woman and her infant. This will provide opportunity for students to examine the normal maternal physiological changes that occur in the postnatal phase and the adaptations required of the newborn infant. Students will explore midwifery management strategies to support the health education needs of a woman such as infant feeding options, immunisation, infant safety and the potential emotional... -- Course Website
Instructor: E Guiney (W)
Prerequisites: HNM214