| Who Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241549912 ISBN-13: 9789241549912 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health - Medical | Reproductive Medicine & Technology - Medical | Gynecology & Obstetrics |
| LCCN: 2017367572 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.2" W x 11.6" (1.40 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |