3 unit(s)
One tutorial (three hours); first term

This course emphasizes intrinsic and extrinsic methods of regulation of reproduction and also provides the basis for understanding alterations from normal mechanisms including the influence of medical conditions.

Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 1D06 A/B and registration in the Midwifery Education Program

Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2D03

15 unit(s)
Second term
First clinical placement under the supervision of a registered midwife (18 weeks)

Students focus on beginning level skills for the care of women experiencing normal childbearing. Weekly problem-based tutorials include normal antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care situations.

Normal Childbearing is the first in a sequence of four clinical courses. The focus of the course is normal prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal midwifery care. Students will develop skills in conducting prenatal and postpartum visits. At births students will develop skills in providing labour support, monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, and providing hands-on care for deliveries. Students will also develop introductory level skills in care management as a primary care provider, and build a foundation of knowledge regarding normal childbearing including common interventions and variations of normal. By completion of this term, the student will have integrated theoretical and clinical content progressively to be able to provide primary care in normal situations throughout the childbearing cycle. Students are expected to apply research findings to clinical situations in their placement and in class. Clinical scenarios will be used for tutorial discussions with faculty tutors.

Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 2M03, MIDWIF 1D03, MIDWIF 2F03, MIDWIF 2G06 (or 1A06 or 2G03). A minimum GPA of 6.0 in first term is required.

Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2E12

3 unit(s)
One lecture (three hours); first term

This course is an overview of basic concepts in pharmacy, pharmacology and therapeutics relevant to the practice of midwifery in Ontario. Content areas include pharmacokinetics, toxicology, adverse drug reactions during pregnancy and lactation and pharmacology in the neonate.

Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 1D06 A/B

6 unit(s)
One lecture (three hours), one lab (three hours); first term

Lecture, demonstration and laboratory practice of fundamental skills for midwifery practice. This course combines theoretical aspects with clinical lab as well as including short placement components in which students attend births and midwifery clinics.

Prerequisite(s): MIDWIF 1D03

Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2G03

May be taken concurrently with MIDWIF 1D03 with permission of the Program Director.