Antenatal Care and the Role of the Midwife

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the role of the midwife in relation to the care of pregnant women.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the role and responsibilities of the midwife in antenatal care.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the role of the midwife in relation to other health professionals.

2.

Understand factors that the midwife should consider in the care of the pregnant woman.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain factors that the midwife should consider in the care of the pregnant woman.

  • 2.2.

    Explain the impact of three of these factors on the way the midwife cares for pregnant women.

3.

Be able to analyse the impact that lifestyle choices can have on pregnancy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse how different lifestyle choices can affect foetal development and growth.