Maternal and perinatal health

Recent publications

WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience

WHO recommendations on interventions to improve preterm birth outcomes

The WHO application of ICD-10 to deaths during the perinatal period: ICD-PM

The WHO application of ICD-10 to deaths during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium: ICD MM

WHO statement on caesarean section rates

WHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections

Prevention and elimination of disrespect and abuse during childbirth

Latest publications

• Reaching the every newborn national 2020 milestones
  Country progress, plans and moving forward
  23 June 2017
• Statement on maternal sepsis
  13 February 2017
• WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience
  7 November 2016
• Companion of choice during labour and childbirth for improved quality of care
  Evidence-to-action brief
  5 October 2016
• The WHO application of ICD-10 to deaths during the perinatal period: ICD-PM
  16 August 2016
• Time to respond: a report on the global implementation of maternal death surveillance and response (MDSR)
  16 August 2016
• Making every baby count: audit and review of stillbirths and neonatal deaths
  16 August 2016
• Standards for improving quality of maternal and newborn care in health facilities
  9 August 2016
• Pregnancy management in the context of Zika virus infection
  Interim guidance update
  13 May 2016

Related documents

• Documents on infant feeding/breastfeeding
  List of publications (Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health)
• Nutrition
  Publications on Feto-maternal nutrition, reduction of micronutrient malnutrition etc. (Department of Nutrition)
• Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT)
  Related publications and useful links (Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals)
• Counselling for maternal and newborn health care
  A handbook for building skills (2009)