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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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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Fernandez-Turienzo, C., Sandall, J. Delivering high-quality childbirth care. Nat Med 30, 348–349 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02812-2
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