Midwifery

What will I learn?

• The origin and definition of the word ‘midwife’
• The  history of midwifery and how society impacts on contemporary midwifery practice
• The roles and responsibilities of the midwife
• How midwives are educated and practise around the world
• How partnership and woman-centredness are essential to midwifery work
• About the woman’s right to choose her birth options and be involved in care decisions
• How discourse impacts on midwifery and birthing practices
• About the concept cultural safety in relation to midwifery care
• About the link between social disadvantage and poor birth outcome
• How midwives support socially disadvantaged women
• The aims of antenatal and postnatal care
• How midwives support women through labour and birth
• The importance of breastfeeding
• How midwives support women and partners following birth

This course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is approximately 3 hours 23 minutes.

If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.