Who Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789241549912)

Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care provides a platform for important health-care functions, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, and disease prevention. It has been established that, by implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care can save lives.

Endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General, this is a comprehensive WHO guideline on routine antenatal care for pregnant women and adolescent girls. It aims to complement existing WHO guidelines on the management of specific pregnancy-related complications. The guidance captures the complex nature of the antenatal care issues surrounding healthcare practices and delivery, and prioritizes person-centered health and well-being --- not only the prevention of death and morbidity --- in accordance with a human rights-based approach.

Author: World Health Organization
ISBN-10: 9241549912
ISBN-13: 9789241549912
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2017
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.50d