Course Summary
This course covers everything you need to know about childbirth, from prenatal care to postpartum recovery. Learn about natural childbirth options, pain management techniques, and the role of medical interventions in childbirth.Key Learning Points
- Explore the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy
- Learn about different childbirth options, including natural childbirth and medical interventions
- Discover pain management techniques and coping strategies for labor and delivery
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy
- Evaluate different childbirth options and make informed decisions
- Develop coping strategies for labor and delivery
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No previous experience or knowledge is required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Ina May Gaskin
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Description
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.
Outline
- Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the Global Context
- Introduction
- A Closer Look at the Numbers
- Causes of Death
- Signs of Progress
- Accelerating the Global Response
- Course Overview
- About Us
- Readings & Resources
- Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the Global Context
- Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the U.S. Context
- Introduction
- Trends and Disparities in U.S. Maternal Mortality
- Severe Maternal Morbidity
- Primary Prevention of Maternal Deaths
- Interview with Diana Childers and Dr. Wendy Book
- Secondary Prevention of Maternal Death
- When Prevention Fails: Maternal Mortality Review
- Readings & Resources
- Introduction to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the US
- The Impact of the Health Care Workforce Shortage
- Health Care Workforce Shortages
- Maldistribution & Migration
- Shortage, Maldistribution, & Migration Solutions
- Task Shifting vs. Task Sharing
- The Effectiveness of Task Shifting & Task Sharing
- Policy Issues
- Readings & Resources
- The Impact of the Health Care Workforce Shortage on Maternal and Newborn Care
- Emergency Obstetric Care & Health Facility Services
- Introduction
- EmOC Signal Functions
- United Nations Process Indicators for Monitoring EmOC
- EmOC Monitoring and Assessment
- Quality Improvement in EmOC
- Challenges to EmOC Implementation in Developing Country Contexts
- Readings & Resources
- Emergency Obstetric Care: Health Facility Services that Support Maternal Health and Survival
- Improving Maternal Care through Community-Based Interventions
- Introduction
- Participatory Learning and Action in Practice
- Effectiveness Research
- Center for Black Women's Wellness
- Dominican Republic: Community-Based Participatory Research Project
- Essentials for Sustained Empowerment
- Readings & Resources
- Improving Maternal and Newborn Care through Community-Based Interventions
- Case Study in Ethiopia: Educating the Community and Training Front-Line Community Health Workers
- MaNHEP Introduction
- MaNHEP Theory of Action
- MaNHEP Intervention Prongs
- MaNHEP Collaborative Quality Improvement
- MaNHEP Behavior Change Communications
- MaNHEP Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation
- MaNHEP Key Project-Level Results
- Readings & Resources
Summary of User Reviews
The Childbirth course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. Learners found the course informative, engaging, and well-structured. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the comprehensive coverage of topics related to childbirth.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of topics related to childbirth
- Informative and engaging course content
- Well-structured course with clear explanations
- Interactive quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning
- Flexible schedule that allows learners to study at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic and not challenging enough
- Lack of interaction with instructors and other learners
- Limited opportunities for hands-on practice and application of concepts
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- No certificate or credential upon completion of the course
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