Using Evidence to Advocate in Midwifery Practice

Evaluation of complications during pregnancy and birth will be explored to enable students to consider the evidence base.

This course considers:

• Advanced levels of problem-solving and clinical expertise in midwifery concepts of physiology and risk in childbirth
• Evaluation of current evidence will enable students to challenge any non-evidence based practice
• Explore how midwives can advocate for women to optimise childbearing outcomes
• The significance of evidence-based practice and midwifery decision-making

• Critically evaluate the physiological and psychological processes that occur during normal childbirth
• Demonstrate knowledge of the diverse conditions and complications in relation to childbearing and critically evaluate care pathways utilised in their management
• Evaluate how the physiological, psychological, sociological aspects of childbirth can be maximised to enhance birth physiology
• Critically appraise and evaluate evidence in relation to risk assessment and the management of normal childbirth, enabling the midwife to challenge non-evidence based practice
• Evaluate own and others practice in order to maximise normal birth physiology and birth-outcomes for women in their care, acting as an advocate for women
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, robust problem solving skills, analytical, reflective, diagnostic and evaluative skills

The course offers a range of teaching methods including lecture engagement, guided study, tutorials and independent learning.

Total student activity: 200 hours