Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations: intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Not recommended
Certainty of evidence
Very low
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended for women with uncomplicated vaginal birth.
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Year2023
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