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BNS 227: Abnormal Midwifery

Focusing on the identification, management, and prevention of complications and abnormalities during pregnancy, labour, and the puerperium.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Abnormal Midwifery.

Abnormalities in Pregnancy

Bleeding in Early Pregnancy Hyperemesis Gravidarum Bleeding in Late Pregnancy Medical Diseases Complicating Pregnancy Multiple Pregnancy Prolonged Pregnancy & Post Maturity Rhesus Incompatibility Preterm Labor & PROM

Abnormalities in Labour

Prolonged Labour Abnormal Uterine Action Induction of Labour Malpresentations and Positions Cephalo-pelvic Disproportions Cord Prolapse Obstructed Labour & Ruptured Uterus Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) Foetal Distress

Abnormalities in Puerperium & The Newborn

Puerperal Sepsis & Pyrexia Psychiatric Emergencies Subinvolution of the Uterus Thromboembolic Disorders Congenital Malformations The Premature Baby Asphyxia Neonatorum Neonatal Infections & Jaundice

Life Saving Skills and Drugs

Emergency Obstetric Care (BEmONC) Management of PPH & Eclampsia Neonatal Resuscitation Management of Sepsis Antihypertensives & Anticonvulsants Oxytocics & Tocolytics Corticosteroids for Fetal Lung Maturity

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
  2. Magowan, BA, Owen, P, et al (2009) Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Saunders
  3. Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
  4. Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL (2003) Varney's Midwifery, Jones & Bartlett.
  5. WHO. (2015). Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors.
  6. MacDonald, S., & Johnson, G. (Eds.). (2016). Mayes' Midwifery E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
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