MW3S009 - Assessing and Managing Midwifery Care in Rapidly Changing Situations. 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: MW3S009
Module Title: Assessing and Managing Midwifery Care in Rapidly Changing Situations.
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty Sub Group: Nursing
Module Leader: Joanna Thompson
Module Team: Marianne Paterson, Sarah Aubrey, Eluned Ejiofor, Lynda Milton, Sian Preddy
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100288 - midwifery
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable the student to develop in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills in the assessment and management of the acute deteriorating health of the child bearer during the childbirth continuum, whilst working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Content Summary

Exploration of the impact and consequences of acute illness and unexpected deterioration on homeostasis and the body systems of the child bearer.
Assessment, and management of acute physical health problems and sudden deterioration during the childbirth continuum including, but not limited to, sepsis, pre-eclampsia, thromboembolic disorders and maternal collapse.
Understanding the potential impact of emerging complications on the childbearing individual’s health and wellbeing.
Recognising and managing complications that may arise, using appropriate assessments such as Early Warning Scores and an ABCDEF approach to assessment. The PROMPT approach will be utilised. Obstetric ALERT.
Understanding the roles of the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team and developing the ability to work seamlessly with all those involved in maternity care.
Use evidence-based, best practice approaches to respond promptly to signs of compromise and deterioration in the woman, fetus, and newborn infant, making clinical decisions based on best practice evidence and acting on those decisions.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Tutorial 10
Demonstration 6
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 10
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 8
Active/Simulation Based 32
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically analyse the health care interventions and roles of the multidisciplinary team, in supporting the childbearing individual where health is acutely compromised.
LO2 Apply a systematic and methodical approach based on best evidence in assessing and managing the acutely ill and deteriorating childbearing individual.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 2 Discussion and demonstration of a systematic ABCDEF assessment and employing applicable clinical skills via a scenario of a pregnant person where health has been acutely compromised. 20 N/A 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 1 Demonstrate the management of a compromised obstetric emergency, there will be a viva component in which students must critically analyse the interventions of the multidisciplinary team. Part 1 15 minutes demonstrate and discuss the management of an obstetric emergency. Part 2 10 minutes a critical discussion of the roles of the MDT involved in the emergency and analysis of one of the interventions utilised demonstrating understanding of the evidence base. 25 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
OSCE 2 ✘ ✔
OSCE 1 ✔ ✘

Reading List

Brodrick, A. and Williamson, E.(2020) Listening to Women after Childbirth. London: Routledge.

Campbell, D. and Carr, S.M. (2018) Midwifery Emergencies at a Glance. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Chandraharan, E. and Sabaratnam, A. (2013) Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies a Practical Guide to Management. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Haryan, H. (2015) Compendium for the Antenatal Care of High-risk Pregnancies. London: Oxford University Press.

Jackson, K. and Wightman, H.(2017) Normalizing Challenging or Complex Childbirth. London: Open University Press McGraw-Hill Education.

Kenny, L.C. and Myers. J.E. (2017) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers. 20th Edn. London: CRC Press.

Smith, G. (2015) ALERT: A Multi-professional Course in Care of the Acutely Ill Obstetric Patient. Portsmouth: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

Snow, S., Taylor, K. and Carpenter, J.(2016) Rapid Midwifery. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Svanberg, E. (2019) Why Birth Trauma Matters. London: Pinter & Martin.

Troiano, N.H., Witcher, P. M., McMurtry Baird, S (2019) AWHONN’s High-Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics. 4th Edn. New York: Wolters Kluwer Health

Winter, C. (2018) PROMPT Course Manual. 3rd Edn. London: Cambridge University Press.