It is well recognised that perinatal mood disorders are common conditions affecting
pregnancy and the postnatal period, and are associated with significant maternal, fetal and
infant morbidity and mortality.1 Inequality in maternal morbidity and mortality is recognised
across a number of socioeconomic in...
This guideline presents evidence and recommendations for cervical ripening and induction of labour. It aims to provide information to birth attendants and pregnant individuals on optimal perinatal care while avoiding unnecessary obstetrical intervention. Consistent interprofessional use of the guideline,...
This recommendation is an update of one of the 49 recommendations that were published in the WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. The recommendation was developed initially using the standardized operating procedures described in the WHO handbook for guideline develo...
To provide an update on current recommendations for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy. The objectives of this guideline are: To improve perinatal care providers’ awareness of the consequences of maternal CMV infection for the fetus and the infant; To emphasize the importance of educating...
Chawla, Deepak;
Chirla, Dinesh;
Dalwai, Samir;
deorari, Ashok K;
Ganatra, Atul;
Gandhi, Alpesh;
Kabra, Nandkishor S;
Kumar, Praveen;
Mittal, Pratima;
Parekh, Bakul Jayant;
Sankar, M Jeeva;
Singhal, Tanu;
Sivanandan, Sindhu;
Tank, Parikshit.
During the current rapidly evolving pandemic of COVID-19 infection, pregnant women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and their newborn infants form a special vulnerable group that needs immediate attention. Unlike other elective medical and surgical problems for which care can be deferred during the p...
Betacoronavirus,
Coronavirus Infections/complications,
Coronavirus Infections/embryology,
Pneumonia, Viral/complications,
Pneumonia, Viral/embryology,
Maternal and Child Health,
Perinatal Care/organization & administration,
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control
In 2003 WHO published "Working with individuals, families and communities to improve maternal and newborn health", known as the IFC Framework, that promotes integrating the health promotion approach set out in the Ottawa Charter into national maternal and newborn health strategies. More than 10 years aft...
Optimizing outcomes for women in labour at the global level requires evidence-based guidance of health workers to improve care through appropriate patient selection and use of effective interventions. In this regard, WHO published recommendations for induction of labour in 2011. The goal of the present g...
The guideline has not sought to define acceptable CS rates. Rather the purpose of this guideline is
to enable healthcare professionals to give appropriate research-based advice to women and their
families. This will enable women to make properly informed decisions. Caesarean section (CG132). The guidelin...
