Women's Reproduction & Obstetric Health

Catalog description

This course is geared toward public health undergraduate students with a strong interest in women and maternal health. The course has two distinct objectives. The first objective is to provide an overview of the pathophysiology of the female reproductive system and a survey of the complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The second objective is to explore medical and lay practices related to women gynecological and obstetric health, in USA and worldwide. Existing scientific evidences associated with these practices will be examined, along with ways to reconcile medical authoritative knowledge and women’s autonomy.