In June 2017, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund released the second edition of “Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwives and Doctors.” The nearly 500-page document updated the clinical guidelines from the first edition published in 2000…read more
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Posted on“Dropping Out” Before Delivery: When Skilled Care Is not High Quality Care
Posted onWomen who receive skilled care during pregnancy often “drop out” during a critical period of the continuum of care and end up delivering at home or in the community without a certified, properly trained health professional. Based on nationally representative data from 28 African countries, researchers explored the relationship between women’s antenatal care experiences and their likelihood of delivering with a skilled birth attendant…read more