NZQA registered unit standard
18361 version 3
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Title
Explain traditional and modern Māori prenatal and post-natal care in
an oranga context
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain:
traditional and modern Māori prenatal care; traditional Māori
post-natal care and practices; and modern post-natal care and
practices.
Classification
Hauora > Tikanga Hauora
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The context of inquiries is limited to local rohe or takiwā. Where local rohe are also
occupied by Māori with other iwi or hapū affiliations, the tangata whenua or mana
whenua view takes precedence. However, these alternative perspectives should be
encouraged in order to enrich and enhance understanding of key oranga concepts.
2
Descriptions, explanations, and observable actions can be presented in a number of
ways that may include but are not limited to – kōrero, titiro, whakarongo, tuhituhi,
whakaari, waiata, and haka presentations.
3
Glossary
Ariari ngao – uses slow movement, breathing techniques and karakia to relax and
connect to your inner being and to Papatuanuku and Ranginui.
Ngā taputapu whakatangitangi – musical instruments.
4
Resources
Biggs, B. Māori Marriage: an essay in reconstruction (Wellington: Polynesian
Society, 1960).
Ngata, H.M. English-Māori Dictionary (Wellington: Learning Media Ltd, Ministry of
Education, 1993).
Williams, H.W. Dictionary of the Māori Language. (Wellington: Legislation Direct,
2000).
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain traditional and modern Māori prenatal care.
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SSB Code 194
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NZQA registered unit standard
18361 version 3
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Evidence requirements
1.1
Explanation describes the use of karakia.
1.2
Explanation describes the use of mirimiri.
1.3
Explanation describes the importance of nutrition and exercise, and recognises
that smoking and excessive alcohol consumption may affect the health of the
developing foetus.
1.4
Explanation describes the reasons for antenatal preparation.
Outcome 2
Explain traditional Māori post-natal care and practices.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Explanation describes the tikanga and kawa associated with the burial of the
whenua.
2.2
Explanation describes the tikanga and kawa associated with the disposal of the
pito.
2.3
Explanation describes the practice of breastfeeding.
2.4
Explanation describes how milk flow is maintained.
2.5
Explanation describes three traditional methods of pain relief and relaxation.
Range
rongoa, mirimiri, ariari ngao, karakia, ngā taputapu
whakatangitangi, waiata.
Outcome 3
Explain modern post-natal care and practices.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Explanation describes the options given to parents for the removal of whenua
from hospitals.
3.2
Explanation describes the common practice associated with the disposal of the
pito.
3.3
Explanation describes the practice of breastfeeding.
3.4
Explanation describes how milk flow is maintained.
3.5
Explanation describes importance of oranga tamariki.
3.6
Explanation describes two natural methods of pain relief.
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Range
3.7
18361 version 3
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rongoa, mirimiri, ariari ngao, reflexology, massage.
Explanation describes two natural methods of relaxation.
may include but is not limited to – rongoa, mirimiri, ariari ngao,
waiata, yoga, reflexology, massage.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
27 July 2001
31 December 2015
Revision
2
18 January 2005
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
3
12 December 2013
N/A
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NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
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