MIDBM2002 Perinatal and infant mental health for midwives
Perinatal and infant mental health is an interdisciplinary field focused on parent wellbeing and the social, emotional, and cognitive development of infants from birth to three years. This unit provides foundational knowledge around common perinatal mental health challenges, experienced by women and their infant, as well as explores the significant role that the midwife has in supporting the psychosocial wellbeing of the dyad. Students will develop midwifery knowledge and skills in identifying risk factors, screening, treatment options and the impact on women and their families. Students will develop communication skills to establish effective therapeutic relationships with women while collaborating appropriately with the multidisciplinary team. Students will also acknowledge the legal and ethical responsibilities of the midwife, including protecting the rights, dignity and autonomy of women experiencing a mental illness.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,157
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,157
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.