Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the changes which occur during pre-conception, antenatal and/or the intrapartum period.

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The focus of work should be the provision of woman-centred care in promoting normality and choice, in partnership with childbearing women and their families. You are expected to reflect on an experience from practice, in order to demonstrate your knowledge and ability to analyse the care of a normal, low-risk woman in the antenatal/intrapartum period.
An element of care from either the antenatal or intrapartum period should be explored as your key focus, but you need to ensure that you discuss how one period influences the other, relating this to your chosen topic and experience of the mother and her baby. A holistic approach to care should be considered, which includes physical, psychological and social aspects.
Learning outcomes which must be reflected in the essay:
Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the changes which occur during pre-conception, antenatal and/or the intrapartum period.
2. Analyse the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects which influence progress and outcome for a pregnant woman and fetus.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
6. Assess and monitor the health of the pregnant woman and baby holistically, using a range of methods and applying best evidence, knowledge, and skills to provide effective physical and psychological care.
Achievement of learning outcomes will be demonstrated through your reflective abilities, integration of theory with practice and analysis of best evidence and local/national guidance .