92785 Midwifery in Complex Situations

6cp; intensive
Clinical studies subject
Postgraduate

This subject examines the physiological and psychosocial processes that the childbearing woman and her family experience when a deviation from normal occurs during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum or neonatal periods. The subject explores the role of the midwife in the care of the child-bearing family to detect deviations from normal, and as a consequence, when to implement timely and appropriate interventions. This subject also explores how the midwife can organise the child-bearing experience for these women and their families.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Note(s)

This subject was formerly called Midwifery in Complexity.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $509.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,166.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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