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A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, WHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience.
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GuidelineWHO recommendations on postnatal care of the mother and newborn
Year of Publication2014
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Low
After an uncomplicated vaginal birth in a health facility, healthy mothers and newborns should receive care in the facility for at least 24 hours after birth.
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Guideline
WHO recommendations: intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
Year2018
InstitutionWorld Health Organization