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[Optimal world-wide obstetrical care; a WHO report]
1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Obstetrie en Gynaecologie, Maastricht.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 18, 1998
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.
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.