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[Optimal world-wide obstetrical care; a WHO report]

G G Essed1

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Obstetrie en Gynaecologie, Maastricht.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This World Health Organization report examines routine interventions in normal birth, emphasizing scientific validity to demystify obstetric practices globally. Evidence-based strategies are crucial for risk assessment and midwifery training.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • The document is a practical guide from a World Health Organization technical working group on safe motherhood.
  • It addresses essential care during normal childbirth, applicable across diverse global settings.

Purpose:

  • To analyze and assess the scientific validity of routine interventions and non-interventions in pregnancy and labor.
  • To promote evidence-based strategies in obstetric practice, moving beyond tradition and authority.

Summary:

  • The report evaluates standard practices in normal birth, scrutinizing their scientific basis.
  • It highlights the need for scientific rigor to demystify obstetric care worldwide.
  • An evidence-based approach is essential for risk assessment in obstetric systems, including midwifery training.

Impact:

  • Aims to establish a scientific foundation for global obstetric practices.
  • Promotes informed decision-making in childbirth care.
  • Underpins the development of evidence-based training for midwives, enhancing risk assessment and safe motherhood outcomes.

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