The Center for Global Maternal, Newborn and Child Health is dedicated to improving facility-based care for mothers and newborns in developing countries.

With a portfolio of projects and partners at UCSF and globally, the center is building a collaborative team to leverage, encourage and support researchers and clinicians.

From creating and implementing new techniques in provider training and facility quality improvement to making investments in the discovery of new tools and technologies, our team works to advance care that will save the lives of mothers and babies in low- and middle-income countries. Our approach is grounded in local community ownership to build capacity and ensure sustainability.

Current Work

Defining Research Priorities for Non-Balloon Intrauterine Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Management Tools

This research prioritization project focuses on emerging tools for PPH management in low- and middle-income countries.

Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies™

Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies™ is a global campaign to raise awareness about neonatal mortality and provide handmade hats to newborns in countries with low resources and high needs.

East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative

The East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative is a multi-year research partnership aimed at decreasing the burden of preterm birth and improving the quality of care for all babies and mothers.

PRONTO International

PRONTO International aims to optimize care during birth. We develop and implement innovative training strategies that catalyze health care providers to make individual, team and systems changes.

Past Work

Strengthening People-centered Accessibility, Respect and Quality (SPARQ)

The SPARQ project worked with women and health facilities in Kenya and India on person-centered care in maternity, family planning and abortion services.