| CODE | MID4020 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Promoting Prenatal Well-Being in Supportive Environments | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Midwifery | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit aims to explore the promotion of prenatal well-being in various supportive environments, focusing on the social, psychological and emotional, physical, cultural and environmental factors that shape maternal and fetal health. Study- Unit Content: 1. Medical and Physical Health Aspects of Prenatal Well-Being o Physiological changes during pregnancy. o Nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle considerations for optimal health. o Risk factors and strategies to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. o The role of healthcare providers in promoting maternal and foetal health. 2. Psychological and Emotional Well-Being in Pregnancy o Maternal mental health: Challenges to mental well-being. o Strategies for fostering resilience and coping mechanisms. o The impact of maternal emotional well-being on foetal development. o Addressing stigma around mental health in pregnancy. 3. Social and Relational Influences on Prenatal Wellbeing o The role of social support: partners, family, peers, and community networks. o Advocacy for equitable access to supportive care. o The impact of social inequalities, marginalisation, and empowerment on pregnancy experiences. o Building supportive environments through collaborative and interdisciplinary care. 4. Cultural and Environmental Considerations o Cultural values, traditions, and their influence on prenatal care practices. o Environmental and occupational factors affecting maternal and fetal well-being. o Global and local perspectives on culturally responsive and environmentally safe maternity care. o Empathy, advocacy, and inclusivity in promoting prenatal well-being. 5.Understanding the Link Between the Built Environment, Health & Well-being o The built environment including urban planning, architecture, transport systems and public spaces. o The built environment, environment and social sustainability. o Obesogenic environments and public health impacts o Prenatal well-being and the built environment Study-unit Aims: 1. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of prenatal well-being and its determinants; 2. To enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the impact of supportive environments on maternal and fetal health; 3. To equip students with practical strategies and interdisciplinary approaches for promoting prenatal well-being; 4. To foster transferable skills such as effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy, applicable in professional practice. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Explain the biopsychosocial determinants of prenatal well-being and their implications for maternal and fetal health; 2. Analyze the role of supportive environments, including family, community, and healthcare systems, in promoting prenatal health; 3. Discuss the impact of mental wellbeing, nutrition, and lifestyle factors during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes; 4. Evaluate evidence-based approaches to prenatal care, focusing on holistic and person-centered practices; 5.Explain the relationships between built environment, human health, and well-being; 6. Understand how built environments can affect prenatal well-being and early life health outcomes. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit: a. Discipline-Specific Skills Students will be able to: 1. Identify and implement strategies to promote well-being during pregnancy, considering cultural, social, and individual contexts; 2. Collaborate effectively with professionals in interdisciplinary teams to support prenatal care; 3. Demonstrate empathetic and respectful communication with pregnant individuals and their families; 4.Identify how planning and design of the built environment can support or hinder environmental and social sustainability. b. Transferable/Generic Skills Students will be able to: 1. Apply critical thinking to analyze complex scenarios related to prenatal well-being; 2. Develop problem-solving skills to address challenges in promoting health within supportive environments; 3. Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and oral forms; 4. Reflect on their own values, beliefs, and attitudes when working with diverse populations; 5. Advocate for policies and practices that enhance prenatal well-being at community and organizational levels. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: View reading list |
|||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
|
|||||||||
| LECTURER/S | ||||||||||
|
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
||||||||||