Maternal and Newborn Health

The teacher guide, youth report, video, multimedia, and stories in this collection are intended to help students understand the great disparity in levels of maternal and newborn health around the world.

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Full Unit: Maternal and Newborn Health - 9-12 The lesson plans in this educator’s guide are intended to help students understand the great... Full Unit: Maternal and Newborn Health - 9-12 9-12 Full Unit: Maternal and Newborn Health - 9-12 Full Unit: Maternal and Newborn Health - 9-12 The lesson plans in this educator’s guide are intended to help students understand the great disparity in levels of maternal and newborn health around the world.	Lesson 1 - Where Do We Stand on Maternal and Newborn Health? Students will: 1) Recognize the scope of maternal and neonatal mortality for women in the... Lesson 1 - Where Do We Stand on Maternal and Newborn Health? 9-12 Lesson 1 - Where Do We Stand on Maternal and Newborn Health? Lesson 1 - Where Do We Stand on Maternal and Newborn Health? Students will: 1) Recognize the scope of maternal and neonatal mortality for women in the developing world. 2) Compare and contrast patterns of maternal and neonatal mortality rates across regions. 3) Identify some of the underlying causes of maternal and neonatal mortality at household, community, and country levels.
Lesson 2: Maternal Health Community Partnerships Students will: 1) Review a strategy designed to address maternal mortality in rural Nepal... Lesson 2: Maternal Health Community Partnerships 9-12 Lesson 2: Maternal Health Community Partnerships Lesson 2: Maternal Health Community Partnerships Students will: 1) Review a strategy designed to address maternal mortality in rural Nepal. 2) Examine the social and economic and factors giving rise to Nepal’s high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality. 3) Identify the challenges, as well as the strengths, of the Female Health Volunteer program in addressing this issue.	Lesson 3: Maternal Health Global Partnerships Objectives. In this lesson students will: 1) Examine some of the global partnerships that... Lesson 3: Maternal Health Global Partnerships 9-12 Lesson 3: Maternal Health Global Partnerships Lesson 3: Maternal Health Global Partnerships Objectives. In this lesson students will: 1) Examine some of the global partnerships that are working hard to improve maternal and newborn health. 2) Explore ways to strengthen and maintain these important partnerships.
Lesson 4: Food Price Implications Objectives. In this lesson students will: 1) Understand food prices implications. 2... Lesson 4: Food Price Implications 9-12 Lesson 4: Food Price Implications Lesson 4: Food Price Implications Objectives. In this lesson students will: 1) Understand food prices implications. 2) Investigate a country’s level of risk of having a food crisis. 3) Become aware of the special nutritional needs of mothers and newborns. 4) Develop effective advocacy messages.

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Combating HIV/AIDS in Malawi Watch this video to learn about how UNICEF is distributing anti-retroviral drugs to combat HIV/... 9-12 Combating HIV/AIDS in Malawi Watch this video to learn about how UNICEF is distributing anti-retroviral drugs to combat HIV/AIDS in Malawi. Download	Interview with UNICEF Chief of Health on Maternal and Newborn Health Listen as Peter Salama, UNICEF's Chief of Health, discusses maternal and newborn health. 6-8 9-12 Interview with UNICEF Chief of Health on Maternal and Newborn Health Listen as Peter Salama, UNICEF's Chief of Health, discusses maternal and newborn health. Download
UNICEF and Kiwanis: Eliminating Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus UNICEF and Kiwanis recently announced a historic five-year partnership to eliminate Maternal/... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF and Kiwanis: Eliminating Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus UNICEF and Kiwanis recently announced a historic five-year partnership to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus. To learn more about tetanus and the new initiative, watch this UNICEF video. Download	UNICEF Medical Care in Afghanistan Watch a video about UNICEF community health services in Afghanistan. 6-8 9-12 UNICEF Medical Care in Afghanistan Watch a video about UNICEF community health services in Afghanistan. Download
UNICEF provides access to nutrition in Somalia Learn about how UNICEF therapeutic feeding centers are helping feed the children of Somalia,... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF provides access to nutrition in Somalia Learn about how UNICEF therapeutic feeding centers are helping feed the children of Somalia, where one in five children are malnourished. Download	UNICEF's Community Health Services Watch a video about how UNICEF supports efforts to improve child survival, and the improvement... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF's Community Health Services Watch a video about how UNICEF supports efforts to improve child survival, and the improvement of maternal health. Download

A Nepali Woman's Attempt to Reach the Hospital During Pregnancy You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop Radio correspondent Mandy Cunningham reports on women struggling with the dangers of pregnancy... 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop urp7373_wdnepalkamala.mp3 A Nepali Woman's Attempt to Reach the Hospital During Pregnancy Radio correspondent Mandy Cunningham reports on women struggling with the dangers of pregnancy and childbirth in Nepal.	African Youth Forum Delegates Deliver Call to Action to AU Summit You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop UNICEF Radio speaks to African Youth Forum delegate Bonolo Cebe, 18, about taking the Forum's... 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop AfricanYouthForum_podcast.mp3 African Youth Forum Delegates Deliver Call to Action to AU Summit UNICEF Radio speaks to African Youth Forum delegate Bonolo Cebe, 18, about taking the Forum's call to action to leaders at the African Union Summit.
Equity in child survival: An opportunity to do things better You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop UNICEF Direct of Policy and Practice Richard Morgan helps to explain some of Progress for... 6-8 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop Equity_RichardMorgan_MDG_podcast.mp3 Equity in child survival: An opportunity to do things better UNICEF Direct of Policy and Practice Richard Morgan helps to explain some of Progress for Children's major findings.	Maternal Mortality in Afghanistan You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop Listen to a podcast that explains the health situation that many expectant mothers face in... 6-8 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop ur9029_afghanistan_maternalmortality_128.mp3 Maternal Mortality in Afghanistan Listen to a podcast that explains the health situation that many expectant mothers face in Afghanistan.
Preventing HIV Transmission in Infants You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop UNICEF is working to provide access to healthcare which will lower the rate at which infants... 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop 2010__PMTCT_EIDpodcast.mp3 Preventing HIV Transmission in Infants UNICEF is working to provide access to healthcare which will lower the rate at which infants contract HIV from mothers.	Vaccinating Against Tetanus and Providing Access to Neonatal/Community Healthcare in Ethiopia You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop UNICEF and Kiwanis International recently announced a five-year partnership to eliminate... 6-8 9-12 You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Play Stop Ethiopia_tetanus.mp3 Vaccinating Against Tetanus and Providing Access to Neonatal/Community Healthcare in Ethiopia UNICEF and Kiwanis International recently announced a five-year partnership to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus. Listen to this podcast to learn about some of UNICEF's current Tetanus-eradication programs and some of the challenges faced in the effort to eliminate this deadly disease.

Maternal and Newborn Health

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State of the World's Children Report - Maternal and Newborn Health

Update on the MDGs - Maternal Health

Photoessay - Countdown for Maternal and Newborn Health

Photoessay - Maternal and Newborn Health Crisis

UNICEF Voices of Youth - Health Forum

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