Technical Resources

EmOC indicators/measurement

Needs Assessment of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care: Data Collection Modules.  AMDD, Columbia University. 2010. Also available in Français

Monitoring emergency obstetric care: a handbook. World Health Organization, UNFPA, UNICEF, AMDD. 2009. Also available in Français

Earlier editions of the handbook:

Guidelines for monitoring the availability and use of obstetric services. UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA. August 1997. Also available in Français and Español

Using the U.N. process indicators of emergency obstetric services: questions and answers. AMDD, Columbia University. 2003. Also available in Français and Español

Reducing maternal deaths: selecting priorities, tracking progress. Distance learning courses on population issues. UNFPA and AMDD. 2002.

• Course Guide
• Module 1: Understanding the Causes of Maternal Deaths
• Module 2: Using Indicators to Assess Progress in Reducing Maternal Deaths
• Module 3: Targeting Maternal Deaths Through Policies and Programs

Clinical training

EmONC Training Curricula Comparison. AMDD. May 2010. Includes comparison of curricula and tools to support training.

Emergency obstetric care for doctors and midwives: course handbook for trainers and participants. JHPIEGO and AMDD. May 2002.  Includes assessment tools, follow-up guide, and log books. Also available in Français (Guide des Participants, Guide des Formateurs, Listes de Vérification, Conseils pour les Formateurs, Registre de l’Expérience Clinique)

Anesthesia for emergency obstetric care: course handbook for trainers and participants. JHPIEGO and AMDD. 2003. Includes assessment tools, follow-up guide, and log books. Also available in Français (Guide des Participants, Guide des Formateurs, Listes de Vérification, Conseils pour les Formateurs, Registre de l’Expérience Clinique)

Infection prevention practices in emergency obstetric care. A supplement to Infection Prevention: A Reference Booklet for Health Care Providers. EngenderHealth and AMDD. 2003. Also available in Français and Español

Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors. WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, World Bank. 2000.

Prise en charge des complications de la grossesse et de l'accouchement : guide destiné à la sage-femme et au médecin. OMS, UNFPA, UNICEF, Banque Mondiale. 2004.

Manejo de las complicaciones del embarazo y el parto: guía par obstetrices y médicos. OMS, UNFPA, UNICEF, Banco Mundial. 2000, 2002.

Quality improvement

Improving emergency obstetric care through criterion-based audit. AMDD and Columbia University. 2002. Also available in Français, and Español.

Quality improvement for emergency obstetric care: leadership manual and toolbook. An adaptation of COPE® EngenderHealth and AMDD. 2003. Also available in Français, and Español.

Program planning

The design and evaluation of maternal mortality programs. Maine D, Akalin M Z, Ward V M, Kamara, A. Center for Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health. Columbia University. June 1997. Also available in Français and Español

Safe motherhood programs: options and issues. Maine D. Prevention of Maternal Mortality Program. 1993. Also available in Français and Español

Course 6: Reducing maternal deaths: selecting priorities, tracking progress. Distance learning courses on population issues.  UNFPA, AMDD, Columbia University. 2002. Also available in Français and Español