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.

Information
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.