• Case StudyYou see Linda, a 26 year old woman (G2P1) at midwives clinic at 14 weeks. She tells you that she is suffering from terrible morning sickness, that she had it with her previous pregnancy but that it
is much worse this time as she also has a toddler the care for. She wants to avoid taking any medication as she is concerned about the effect on her baby and asks about any complementary or
alternative therapies that might help.
• Recommended resources, documents and databases  – o AHPRAo ICMo NMBAo Cochran Reviews/randomised controlled trials  o Google scholaro OVIDo MIDIRSo Midwives code of ethics/conduct and professional boundaries.o Competency standardso TGA websiteo DMF (decision making framework)o QLD Health guidelines (limit the use of this please).o Relevant Journals and articles written within the last 5 years unless relevant.

• Discuss regulations on therapies.

• Articulate the role of the midwife, scope of practice and legislative/regulatory requirements relating to therapeutic strategies  – Integration of critical analysis of the role of the
midwife, scope of practice and legislative/regulatory requirements relating to therapeutic strategies was evident.
• Critique the evidence as applied to a range of therapies and justify their application to the case study – Integration of critical analysis on professional practice using contemporary
evidence as applied to a range of therapies in midwifery care in relation to the chosen case study was evident. Highly relevant literature was used throughout and the critical analysis of the
literature was insightful.

• Demonstrate collaborative relationships in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care – A planned approach to assessment, consultation, referral, collaboration
and care within a multi-disciplinary team was clearly and effectively demonstrated; demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the role of the midwife.
• Demonstrate appropriate written expression (academic writing, terminology, referencing, etc.) – Excellent written expression – the standard of writing, referencing and communication was
flawless.