Bibliographic information
GuidelineAbortion care guideline, 2nd ed
Year of Publication2024
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
New
Cervical priming prior to surgical abortion. Prior to dilatation and evacuation (D&E) at ≥ 12 weeks: Recommend cervical priming with osmotic dilators by auxiliary nurses/auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), nurses, midwives, associate/ advanced associate clinicians
Recommended in favor
Strong
Notes and Remarks
KEY HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO CERVICAL PRIMING
- Denial of cervical priming as punishment for abortion or because it is part of abortion care may violate the right to non-discrimination and equality. For further information and sources, please refer to Box 1.2 and Web annex A: Key international human rights standards on abortion.