The Concepts of Perinatal Mental Health for Health Care Professionals
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MIDW4010 | Midwifery | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MIDW4010
- School
- Midwifery
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course considers:
- Social and physical factors that could influence the normal emotional changes during pregnancy and childbirth;
- Challenges to mental well-being during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods;
- The risk factors e.g. domestic abuse, safeguarding, drug and alcohol misuse, learning disability;
- Advanced knowledge of common mental health disorders;
- Local national and international policies related to the care of women with mental health problems;
- The midwives or nurses role in fetal loss and bereavement support;
- Multi-professional team working and collaboration with other agencies;
- Collaborative working in promoting positive infant mental health and wellbeing, specifically focusing on attachment, bonding and behavioural assessment;
- The identification, assessment and referral pathways for women with mental health issues;
- Reflect on the latest evidence around, mental health and well-being of the family unit to include fathers and partners.
Target Students
Midwives or nurses involved in maternity care.
Classes
Lecture 8 x 2.5 hours - 20 hours Directed study 5 x hours - 40 hours Independent study 7 x 20 hours - 140 hours
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Assignment 3,000 word.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To analyse knowledge and critical understanding in the concept of perinatal mental health in order to advance the wider context of practice.Learning Outcomes
Critically analyse key concepts of mental health well-being and evaluate the public health role of the health professional in the context of promoting positive mental health during the perinatal period.
Evaluate the differences between physiological and pathological changes in mental health, demonstrating knowledge of common mental health conditions and their effect on the mother-baby dyad and the family.
Critique the skills necessary for the promotion of positive mental well-being.
Consider how current evidence can be used to support women with mental health conditions in the perinatal period.
Identify the importance of inter-professional collaborative working.
Demonstrate effective communication, analytical, reflective and evaluative skills.