Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience.
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
Information provision, educational interventions and counselling are recommended to prepare women, parents and caregivers for discharge from the health facility after birth to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, and to facilitate the transition to the home. Educational materials, such as written/ digital education booklets, pictorials for semi-literate populations and job aids should be available.