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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.