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Delivering high-quality childbirth care

Nature Medicine volume 30, pages 348–349 (2024)Cite this article

A pilot trial of the WHO’s Labour Care Guide reveals important considerations for implementation and for future trials aimed at reducing the inappropriate use of cesarean section, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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Fig. 1: Evaluation of the WHO Labour Care Guide.

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C.F.T. declares no competing interests. J.S. is a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts (STAGE) for maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, and nutrition.

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