Midwifery

About this course

Midwifery is a profession that sits at the centre of one of the most significant experiences in human life. Midwives support women through pregnancy, labour and the period following birth, providing clinical care, emotional support and professional guidance at a time of great physical and psychological change. The discipline requires a thorough grounding in the physiology of pregnancy and childbirth, the pharmacology of midwifery care, the assessment of maternal and neonatal health, and the management of both normal and complex situations, alongside the communication and interpersonal skills that woman-centred care demands. This three-year full-time degree at the University of Southampton prepares you to qualify as a midwife with advanced professional accreditation. You will develop in-depth understanding of the physical, mental and social dimensions of healthy and complex pregnancy and

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