MIDBM3108 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
This unit will focus on common mental health conditions experienced in the perinatal period and the effect on the infant. A variety of screening tools and their application are explored. Attachment theory and infant behavioural cues are discussed as well as the impact of parental interaction on infant development. Students are encouraged to explore the role of the midwife within the multidisciplinary team in supporting women experiencing mental health challenges, as well as management and referral pathways. This unit works to put into context for the student the nature and scope of midwifery practice and the importance of woman centred care in identifying and addressing psychosocial challenges in the perinatal period, and places it as central to securing improved maternal and infant health outcomes.
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* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
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.
