Maternal and Newborn Guides

National Guidelines for Maternal and Newborn Care

These guidelines are published by the Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, 231, De Saram Place, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.

Web: www.familyhealth.gov.lk

Prepared by Sri Lanka College of Obstetrians and Gynaecologists

The main purpose of these guidelines are to improve the quality of clinical care provided by the health care providers at all levels. These parameters of practice should be considered recommendations only. The ultimate judgement regarding a particular clinical procedure or a treatment plan must be made by the clinician in light of the clinical data gathered from the patient and the diagnosis and treatment options available.