This course is designed for administrators, advocates, policy makers, clinicians, and service users. It will give you the background, recommendations, and tools you need to address issues related to high quality maternal and newborn care in your own setting. In particular, you will learn about the evidence behind implementing the midwifery model of care as a means to advancing the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies globally. The modules in this course are structured around the Quality Maternal and Newborn Care Framework, first published in the landmark 2014 Lancet Series on Midwifery. You will learn from nearly 20 expert contributors as they discuss their research and personal experiences in low, middle, and high resource settings.
Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care
Instructors: Michelle Telfer
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module covers maternal and newborn health and wellbeing in a changing world. You will learn where we are and where we are going.
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9 videos9 readings1 assignment
This module makes the case for how midwives and the midwifery model of care can improve outcomes for maternal and newborn care.
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7 videos7 readings1 assignment
This module follows the evidence regarding practice categories. You will learn about the spectrum of services that should be provided to effectively deliver care to mothers and babies.
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6 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module discusses care that is available accessible and acceptable. You will learn about continuity and how services can be integrated across communities and facilities.
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8 videos5 readings1 assignment
This module covers an important theme of respect for all those involved in a birth - from the individual to the provider to the families and communities.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module expands on the notion that birth should be a positive experience. You will learn how to strengthen a woman's capacity for a normal physiological birth.
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8 videos5 readings1 assignment
This module covers how to build up skilled and competent midwifery workforce.
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5 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module highlights how governments and non-profits can design policies that improve maternal and newborn health.
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4 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Dec 17, 2020
Well organized course. Repetitive a few times. Overall provided few new concepts about midwifery. Thanks.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
It was a wonderful experience to look at maternal and newborn care from the community perspective at the primary health care level. The videos were easy to understand by all.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025
A very comprehensive and informative course. Focuses on the real world situations.
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