Bibliographic Info
GuidelineConsolidated guideline on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
Late cord clamping (performed approximately 1–3 minutes after birth) is recommended for all births while initiating simultaneous essential newborn care.
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Originally Developed
Guideline
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Year2014
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Guideline
WHO recommendations on maternal health: guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee, second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025
Year2023
InstitutionWorld Health Organization