
Living guidelines in maternal and perinatal health
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research maintains a portfolio of over 400 recommendations related to the care of pregnant, childbearing and postpartum women and newborns globally.
Objective
Approach
We conduct high-quality systematic reviews of available evidence on effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility. The evidence we assemble is used by WHO and expert panels to produce evidence-based recommendations global use.
Community impact
Our research provides evidence-based guidelines for clinicians and policymakers to provide the best level of care to women before, during and after childbirth. The impact of our work is truly global, as WHO's recommendations are for use in high-, middle- and low-income countries internationally.
Partners
Funding partners
- World Health Organization Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
- United States Agency of International Development
Collaborators
- World Health Organization Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
- Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth
- University of Liverpool
Project contacts
Main contact

Professor Joshua Vogel
Co-Program Director, Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health; Co-Head, Global Women’s and Newborn’s Health Group; Senior Principal Research Fellow
Project team

Professor Joshua Vogel
Co-Program Director, Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health; Co-Head, Global Women’s and Newborn’s Health Group; Senior Principal Research Fellow

Katherine Eddy
International Health Project Officer
