Overview
This unit explores the physiological, uncomplicated profession of the childbearing continuum and introduces you to the foundational concepts of human reproduction, pregnancy, and early infant care. You will explore the physiology of conception, fetal growth and development, and the systemic changes that occur throughout pregnancy. The unit covers key aspects of preconception and antenatal care, including the promotion of maternal health and monitoring of fetal wellbeing. You will be introduced to labour and intrapartum care, with a focus on postpartum physiological changes and care needs. You will also examine breast anatomy and lactational physiology to support your understanding of infant feeding practices. Through this unit, you will develop essential knowledge to support healthy pregnancy outcomes and postnatal wellbeing in mother–infant dyads.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: Professional Midwifery Practice 1, Introductory Anatomy & Physiology 1 Co-requisites: Professional Midwifery Practice 2, Introductory Anatomy & Physiology 2
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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