Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the female reproductive organs, endocrine and urinary systems.

2. Identify changes and adaptations in these systems throughout the female life cycle, the growth and development of the
fetus and supporting structures in utero and the changes that occur during pregnancy, labour and postnatal period.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology of the fetus and neonate including transition to extrauterine life.

Indicative Module Content:

Unit A: Woman

ANATOMY
Endocrinology & reproductive cycles
Anatomy of the female reproductive system
Anatomy of maternal pelvis & pelvic floor
Anatomy of the breast

PHYSIOLOGY
Physiological adaptation to pregnancy
Physiology of vital signs in pregnancy, labour and puerperium
Physiology of the first stage of labour
Physiology of the second stage of labour including mechanism of labour
Physiology of the third stage labour
Physiology of lactation
Physiology of puerperium

Unit B: Fetus and Neonate

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Fertilisation, embryological development
Fetal growth and development
The fetal skull
The placenta-development, structure and function
Amniotic fluid composition and function
Fetal physiology - introduction to fetal heart rate patterns and control of acid/base balance
Fetal circulation
Adaptation to extrauterine life

Student Effort Type	Hours
Conversation Class	6
Autonomous Student Learning	95
Online Learning	24
Total	125

Learning Requirements:

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as Registered General Nurse

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  

Description	Timing		Component Scale		% of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Online Quiz No. 1	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40%	No	10
Continuous Assessment: Online Quiz No. 3	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40%	No	10
Continuous Assessment: Online Quiz No. 2	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40%	No	10
Examination: End of Trimester Take-Away Exam	Coursework (End of Trimester)	Yes	Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40%	No	70

 

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Summer	No

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

Feedback for online quizzes within 20 days after due date Individualized feedback on the take-away exam will be made available for each student via brightspace

Core:

Rankin, J. (2017), Physiology in childbearing: with anatomy and related biosciences, (4th ed.), Elsevier, Edinburgh

Recommended:

Coad, J. and Dunstall M. (2011) Anatomy and physiology for midwives (3rd.ed.) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.

Lomax, A. (2015) Examination of the newborn: an evidence based guide, second edn. Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex

Marshall, J. and Raynor, M. (eds.) (2020) Myles textbook for midwives. (17 th. ed.). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone-Elsevier.

Wylie L. (2005) Essential anatomy and physiology in maternity care, 2nd edn. Churchill Livingstone, London.

Name	Role
Dr Lorraine Carroll	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Paula Cornally	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Sally Horton	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Spring
Online Learning	Offering 1	Week(s) - 27, 29, 30	Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 28, 31	Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 26	Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring