The focus of this unit is to develop midwifery knowledge and skills related to the transition from pregnancy to labour and normal childbirth. Pain relief and comfort during labour as well as interventions to assess the progress of labour will be explored. Mechanisms of normal labour and management of childbirth complications will be overviewed. The focus of midwifery care within the unit is that of a midwife-women partnership model. The role of partner and family for birth support is also analysed. -- Course Website
Instructor: Ms Carolyn Bailey (Gippsland), Ms Helen Hall (Peninsula)
Prerequisites: Must have passed units BMA1901, MID1002, MID1003 and one of (BMA1912, BMS1902)
