Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology

Course aim

To develop an understanding of normal physiological changes in pregnancy and their relationship to the pathophysiology of complications across the childbirth continuum.  

Course content

Physiological adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune and renal systems during pregnancy; fetal growth and development, common fetal problems and congenital defects; the endocrinology associated with altered carbohydrate handling, thyroid hormone metabolism, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal renal function and the immune response in pregnancy; the pathophysiology of pregnancy complications including hypertensive, haematological, haemorrhagic and metabolic disorders; physiology and pathophysiology of labour and the puerperium.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Case study, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.