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Updated Recommendation

A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, WHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience.

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Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO recommendations on postnatal care of the mother and newborn
Year of Publication2014
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Retired

Home visits in the first week after birth are recommended for care of the mother and newborn

Recommended in favor

Strong