| CODE | MID3007 | ||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Complications of Childbearing | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Midwifery | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Learning Objectives: By the end of the study-unit the student will: - Gain an insight on various disorders related to early pregnancy and some important medical conditions which can complicate pregnancies; - Be able to describe the role of the midwife concerning identification assessment and management of different conditions/disorders; - Become aware of the needs and support required by the client and her family during the pregnancy period. Content: This study-unit will explore various disorders which are known to cause complications in early pregnancy and pre-existing maternal medical conditions causing complications during the different trimesters of pregnancy. Reading List: Main Text: - Alexander, S., Levy, V. & Roch, S. (eds.) (1996). Midwifery Practice: Core Topics. London: Macmillan. - MacDonald, S., & Magill-Cuerden, J. (2011) Mayes' Midwifery: A Textbook for Midwives (14th ed.) Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences. Supplementary Readings: - Enkin, M., Keirse, M. J., Chalmers, I., & Enkin, E. (2000). A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth (3rd ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Rita Pace Parascandalo |
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