Guidelines for Perinatal Care

Guidelines for Perinatal Care, Seventh Edition – A Comprehensive Resource by AAP and ACOG

The seventh edition of “Guidelines for Perinatal Care,” a collaborative effort between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), serves as a gold-standard guide in perinatal medicine. This edition is thoroughly updated to provide the latest recommendations and best practices for quality care of pregnant women, fetuses, and neonates. Essential for healthcare professionals, this resource covers a wide range of perinatal topics. Key features of the 7th Edition include:

1. Joint AAP and ACOG Development: Ensures comprehensive coverage from both obstetric and pediatric perspectives.

2. Evidence-Based Recommendations: Offers the latest data-driven guidance for maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology.

3. Optimizing Perinatal Care Systems: Includes recommendations for enhancing regional perinatal care systems.

4. Expanded Prenatal Care Coverage: Addresses care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

5. Updated Guidelines: Features new information on immunization, nutrition, diet, weight gain, and prevention of group B streptococcal disease.

6. Home and Underwater Births: Provides new insights on planned home birth and underwater births.

7. Obstetric and Medical Complications: Expanded coverage on managing complications with evidence-based recommendations.

8. Neonatal Resuscitation and Care: Updated recommendations on neonatal resuscitation, hyperbilirubinemia management, and neonatal drug withdrawal.

9. New Chapter on Quality Improvement: Introduces a chapter focusing on quality improvement and patient safety.

10. Enhanced NICU Coverage: Includes expanded information on NICU data collection, rapid cycle improvement, and quality improvement collaboratives.

“Guidelines for Perinatal Care, Seventh Edition” is more than just a reference book; it’s a critical resource for healthcare providers, offering the most current and comprehensive information for the optimal care of pregnant women and their newborns. This edition is invaluable for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based perinatal care.

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