Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendations: intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Routine perineal/pubic shaving prior to giving vaginal birth is not recommended
Not recommended
Certainty of evidence
Very low
Also Featured In
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Originally Developed
Guideline
WHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections
Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization