NMHS33070

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

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Online lectures, online learning activities, online tutorials, specified learning activities

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Requirements:

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

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.