Childbearing Challenges | Federation University

MIDBM2003 Childbearing Challenges

This unit will explore pregnancy, childbirth, care of the mother and baby from the perspective of wellness through to variations of normal. Essential elements of effective woman-centred partnership, including evidence-based assessment frameworks, communication in assessment, strategies for decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking for assessment practice, as well as basic psychomotor skills essential for health and pregnancy assessment will be explored. Students will be provided with both simulated and practice based opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that will enable them to provide effective care to women experiencing variations from normal childbearing. The clinical practice component will provide students with opportunities to incorporate theoretical learning directly into midwifery practice.

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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 Psychology and Social Work 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.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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