New guidelines on global care standards during childbirth issued by the UN Health agency

The United Nations health agency has recently issued new guidelines on global childbirth care standards. The guidelines aim to improve the quality of care provided to women during childbirth and ensure that their rights and dignity are respected.

The guidelines were developed by a team of international experts and focus on a range of issues, including pain relief during labor, maternal mental health, and respectful maternity care. They also emphasize the importance of providing women with access to high-quality healthcare services, regardless of their socio-economic status.

The guidelines aim to promote a more patient-centered approach to childbirth care, with a focus on ensuring that women are fully informed and involved in the decision-making process. They also encourage the use of non-medical interventions, such as massage and relaxation techniques, to help women cope with the pain and stress of childbirth.

The UN health agency hopes that these new guidelines will serve as a blueprint for countries around the world to improve the quality of care provided to women during childbirth. By adopting these global standards, healthcare providers can help reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates, improve maternal mental health, and promote the overall well-being of mothers and their newborns.

RE-reported from the story originally published in UN News