Making Pregnancy Safer: The Critical Role of the Skilled Attendant
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Health Organization
Copyright:
2004
Pages:
24
Description:
In issuing this statement, WHO, ICM and FIGO are advocating for skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postnatal period. This statement is especially aimed at countries in which the coverage of skilled attendance at birth is below 85%. The statement defines clearly who is a skilled attendant, what skills she/he should have and how she/he should be trained and supported. Thus a skilled attendant is an accredited health professional
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