Bibliographic information
GuidelineGuidelines on basic newborn resuscitation
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Originally developed
In neonates born through clear amniotic fluid who start breathing on their own after birth, suctioning of the mouth and nose should not be performed
Recommended against
Strong
Also Featured In
This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:
Guideline
WHO recommendations: intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
Year2018
InstitutionWorld Health Organization