This course will review challenges for maternal and newborn health in the developing world, where a great many women and babies are suffering from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the days following birth. Themes covered include the epidemiology of maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity, relevant issues for the global health workforce, community-based interventions to improve maternal and newborn health and survival, and sociocultural dynamics surrounding birth.
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Childbirth: A Global Perspective
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the Global Context
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the U.S. Context
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 65 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
The Impact of the Health Care Workforce Shortage
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 45 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Emergency Obstetric Care & Health Facility Services
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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- 5 stars71.23%
- 4 stars23.28%
- 3 stars5.47%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CHILDBIRTH: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
by ABSep 7, 2016
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by LOct 29, 2020
This course were very useful for midwifery practice by authentical information and helpful teachers.
by DSJun 18, 2020
It's an Excellent course to learn about maternal and child health.
by KVNov 17, 2022
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