MIDGD6201 Women Centred Midwifery Care

This foundational unit introduces students to the professional role of the midwife as primary carer in the provision of woman-centred and evidence-based midwifery care across the childbearing continuum. Students will explore contemporary maternity care contexts, and the midwife¿s scope of practice within multidisciplinary teams. The unit covers anatomy and physiology of reproduction from preconception through pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum, and lactation, examining both physiological and psychological adaptations. Students will develop essential midwifery skills including maternal and neonatal assessment and care, critical thinking and problem solving, therapeutic communication, and decision-making in partnership with women. This unit will explore pregnancy, childbirth, and care of the mother and baby from the perspective of wellness through to variations of normal. Woman-centred continuity of care and midwifery partnerships will be explored in the context of the midwife¿s professional responsibilities, scope of practice and role as a member of the maternity multidisciplinary team.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.25

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Midwifery (060303)

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).

2027 contribution amount* $1,227
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,227

^ 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. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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