Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour

Beginning with the landmark Nurses Registration Act of 1919, which recognised midwifery as a distinct profession, midwifery has been vital to women's health. With over 21,000 midwives registered in the UK (NMC, 2022), the Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour course promises to open doors to a rewarding and fulfilling career. The maternity care industry offers diverse roles, from becoming a Registered Midwife to branching into public health or family planning advisory roles. This Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour course will guide you through the complex aspects of midwifery, arming you with the knowledge required to navigate this field successfully. With an ageing workforce and the projected demand for 5,000 more midwives in the next five years, the time to join this crucial and rewarding career is now. So embark on your midwifery journey with us and make a difference in the lives of mothers and newborns.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the historical and cultural context of midwifery and its career prospects.
• Gain knowledge in prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including special circumstances like pre-term labour and multiple births.
• Learn to handle complex scenarios such as neonatal death, bleeding in pregnancy, and medical disorders during pregnancy.
• Acquire proficiency in pharmacology and medicines management relevant to maternity care.
• Enhance communication skills, grasp the essentials of ethics in midwifery, and delve into aspects of perinatal mental health.

The Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the midwifery field. Students will explore the origin, significance, and diverse aspects of midwifery as a job, including social, cultural, and spiritual facets of childbearing. In addition, the curriculum is designed to give you knowledge about prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including home births, induction of labour, and care of the healthy newborn.

In addition, the Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour course addresses complex scenarios such as stillbirth, neonatal death, and medical disorders during pregnancy. Students will gain an understanding of pharmacology relevant to maternity care, as well as complementary and alternative medicines. Essential aspects such as perinatal mental health, contraception, family planning, and ethics in midwifery are included in the curriculum.

Towards the end of the Midwifery: Care During the Third Stage of Labour course, students will familiarise themselves with midwifery terminology and abbreviations. Special focus is also given to effective communication skills essential for a midwife. The course takes a comprehensive approach towards building a strong foundation in midwifery.

This course is tailored for individuals interested in pursuing a career in midwifery, healthcare specialists looking to broaden their knowledge in maternity care, and those passionate about childbearing practices and women's health. In addition, the content is beneficial for medical students, aspiring midwives, and nurses keen on specialising in midwifery. The detailed modules can also be a comprehensive resource for experienced midwives seeking to update their knowledge and skills.

• Registered Midwife - £24K to £37K/year.
• Maternity Support Worker - £19K to £22K/year.
• Health Visitor - £26K to £42K/year.
• Neonatal Nurse - £24K to £41K/year.
• Public Health Nurse - £28K to £45K/year.
• Family Planning Advisor - £20K to £35K/year.

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Certificate of completion - Digital certificate

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