Midwifery and Sustainability
To introduce students to the broad philosophical and socio/cultural/economic principles of sustainability and to consider the contribution that midwifery can make to sustainable healthcare within the frameworks of midwifery practice.
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| Course Code | BMMS501 |
| Level | 5 |
| Credits | 15 |
Description
Discuss the connections between personal, professional and global sustainability issues.
Reflect on theories, frameworks and values that underpin a sustainable approach to midwifery practice.
Appraise the significance of self-care in midwifery practice in relation to their own interpretation of work-life balance.
Evaluate infant feeding as a sustainable practice within socio-cultural and socio-political contexts.