WHO Recommendation: Elective C-section Should not be Routinely Recommended to Women Living with HIV

Publications - Released in 2018

When medically justified, a caesarean section can effectively prevent maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. However, there is no evidence to show that C-section delivery has any benefits for women or infants who do not require the procedure.

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  • World Health Organization (WHO)