FIGO good practice recommendations on optimizing models of care for the prevention and mitigation of preterm birth

the FIGO Committee for Preterm Birth

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Abstract

The global challenge of preterm birth persists with little or no progress being made to reduce its prevalence or mitigate its consequences, especially in low-resource settings where health systems are less well developed. Improved delivery of respectful person-centered care employing effective care models delivered by skilled healthcare professionals is essential for addressing these needs. These FIGO good practice recommendations provide an overview of the evidence regarding the effectiveness of the various care models for preventing and managing preterm birth across global contexts. We also highlight that continuity of care within existing, context-appropriate care models (such as midwifery-led care and group care), in primary as well as secondary care, is pivotal to delivering high quality care across the pregnancy continuum—prior to conception, through pregnancy and birth, and preparation for a subsequent pregnancy—to improve care to prevent and manage preterm birth.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2024

Keywords

  • continuity of care
  • FIGO guidelines
  • models of care
  • preterm birth
  • prevention

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