Midwife Course

Lesson 1 • Ethics and Professional Conduct

Applies ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, justice—to midwifery scenarios. Builds a foundation for ethical reasoning throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Midwifery Philosophy and Models of Care

Contrasts midwifery-led, medical, and collaborative care models. Guides students in selecting appropriate care approaches for diverse clients.

Lesson 3 • History and Evolution of Midwifery

Traces midwifery from ancient traditions to modern regulated practice. Contextualises current standards within historical development.

Lesson 1 • Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

Describes systemic adaptations across cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems. Enables differentiation between normal pregnancy changes and pathology.

Lesson 2 • Neonatal Anatomy and Transition to Life

Examines neonatal organ systems and the physiological transition at birth. Prepares students to recognise normal versus compromised newborn adaptation.

Lesson 3 • Fetal Development and Placental Function

Covers embryonic and fetal development by trimester alongside placental physiology. Supports interpretation of fetal growth and wellbeing assessments.

Lesson 4 • Reproductive Physiology and the Menstrual Cycle

Explains hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Links cycle physiology to conception and early pregnancy recognition.

Lesson 1 • Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle Guidance

Provides evidence-based advice on diet, physical activity, and substance avoidance. Empowers clients to optimise pregnancy outcomes through lifestyle choices.

Lesson 2 • High-Risk Pregnancy Identification and Referral

Identifies risk factors requiring obstetric or specialist co-management. Builds referral decision-making skills grounded in clinical evidence.

Lesson 3 • Physical Examination in Pregnancy

Teaches systematic maternal physical examination including abdominal palpation. Connects examination findings to fetal position and growth monitoring.

Lesson 4 • Antenatal Screening and Investigations

Covers routine blood tests, urinalysis, and ultrasound screening protocols. Enables accurate interpretation and timely communication of results.

Lesson 1 • Conducting a Normal Vaginal Birth

Guides the step-by-step management of spontaneous vaginal delivery. Builds technical competence in birth facilitation and immediate newborn care.

Lesson 2 • Pain Relief and Comfort Measures

Presents pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management options. Supports individualised birth plans while maintaining maternal and fetal safety.

Lesson 3 • Admission Assessment and Labour Monitoring

Structures the intrapartum admission assessment including cervical examination. Links ongoing monitoring to early detection of labour abnormalities.

Lesson 4 • Physiology and Stages of Labour

Explains the hormonal and mechanical processes initiating and sustaining labour. Provides the physiological basis for all intrapartum clinical decisions.

Lesson 1 • Newborn Examination and Care

Teaches the systematic head-to-toe newborn examination within 24 hours of birth. Detects congenital anomalies and establishes baseline neonatal health status.

Lesson 2 • Immediate Postnatal Maternal Assessment

Covers systematic assessment of the mother in the first hours after birth. Identifies postpartum haemorrhage, perineal trauma, and haemodynamic instability.

Lesson 3 • Postnatal Complications and Referral

Identifies secondary postpartum haemorrhage, infection, and neonatal jaundice. Builds clinical judgement for timely referral and emergency response.

Lesson 4 • Ongoing Postnatal Visits and Recovery

Structures community postnatal visits to monitor maternal and neonatal recovery. Guides discharge planning and transition to primary care follow-up.

Lesson 1 • Intravenous Access and Fluid Management

Teaches peripheral IV cannulation, fluid selection, and infusion rate calculation. Supports safe fluid resuscitation and drug delivery in obstetric settings.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Safe Medication Administration

Establishes the rights of medication administration and midwifery prescribing authority. Reduces medication errors through systematic verification and documentation.

Lesson 3 • Urinary Catheterisation and Venepuncture

Performs urinary catheterisation and venepuncture using aseptic technique. Connects these procedures to clinical monitoring and diagnostic sampling needs.

Lesson 4 • Perineal Repair and Suturing

Develops competence in classifying and repairing perineal lacerations and episiotomies. Applies aseptic technique and appropriate suture material selection.

Lesson 1 • Neonatal Resuscitation

Applies the standardised neonatal resuscitation algorithm at delivery. Builds competence in airway management, ventilation, and chest compressions for newborns.

Lesson 2 • Maternal Cardiac Arrest

Adapts adult resuscitation protocols to the pregnant patient's unique physiology. Covers left uterine displacement, perimortem caesarean, and team coordination.

Lesson 3 • Amniotic Fluid Embolism and Sepsis

Recognises the clinical presentation of amniotic fluid embolism and maternal sepsis. Initiates resuscitation bundles and coordinates multidisciplinary emergency response.

Lesson 4 • Postpartum Haemorrhage Management

Applies the four T's framework to assess and manage postpartum haemorrhage. Integrates pharmacological, mechanical, and surgical escalation pathways.

Lesson 1 • Autonomous Practice and Complex Decision-Making

Builds confidence in independent clinical judgement for complex or ambiguous scenarios. Integrates risk assessment, ethics, and evidence into autonomous decisions.

Lesson 2 • Professional Development and Continuing Competence

Establishes a personal framework for lifelong learning and professional portfolio development. Prepares students for revalidation, mentorship, and career progression.

Lesson 3 • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Uses quality improvement methodologies to reduce harm and enhance maternity outcomes. Applies root cause analysis and safety culture principles to practice.

Lesson 4 • Clinical Leadership and Team Dynamics

Develops leadership behaviours that support safe, high-performing maternity teams. Covers situational leadership, conflict resolution, and professional accountability.