Early diagnosis and proper repair, management, and treatment of third- and fourth-degree perineal tears during childbirth are crucial in reducing physical and mental complications, according to Royal ...

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has released an updated guideline on vaginal birth after previous cesarean (VBAC) delivery. "Planned VBAC is appropriate for and may be ...

Women who are pregnant and have undergone FGM need appropriate care Fresh guidelines have been produced for doctors in the UK caring for women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). The ...

Advice on preventing and treating venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy, birth and following delivery is outlined in two new revised guidelines. VTE is uncommon in pregnancy or in the first 6 ...

All pregnant women who go into labour too soon should be given antibiotics to protect their baby from a potentially deadly infection called Group B Strep (GBS), say new guidelines. Hundreds of newborn ...