This course addresses the major reproductive and perinatal health problems facing communities around the world. We will focus on current strategies to address human reproduction, maternal health and the health of newborns. For each problem, we will consider the fundamental causes and possible solutions--what works/doesn't work and what is being tried. Topics will include determinants of maternal mortality, Perinatal Mortality, conditions that impact pregnancy outcomes, major causes of global maternal mortality, programming, policy and advocacy.