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The RCOG produces guidelines as an aid to good clinical practice. Our guidelines present recognised methods and techniques for clinical practice, based on published evidence, for consideration by obstetricians/gynaecologists and other relevant health professionals. Find out more about the different types of guideline we publish.

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Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy, Management of (Green-top Guideline No. 61)
This guideline describes the management of pregnant women with sickle cell disease, including preconceptual screening and antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal management. 		Published 26/08/2011
Small-for-Gestational-Age Fetus, Investigation and Management (Green-top Guideline No. 31)
This guideline reviews the risk factors for a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) fetus and provides recommendations regarding screening, diagnosis and management, including fetal monitoring and delivery. 		Published 22/03/2013
Thalassaemia in Pregnancy, Management of Beta (Green-top 66)
This guideline provides evidence-based guidance on the management of women with beta (β) thalassaemia major and intermedia in pregnancy. 		Published 27/03/2014
The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Green-top Guideline No. 69)
This guideline summarises the evidence and how to manage women with hyperemesis gravidarum. 		Published 22/06/2016
Third- and Fourth-degree Perineal Tears, Management (Green-top Guideline No. 29)
This guideline provides evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis, management and treatment of third- and fourth-degree perineal tears (obstetric anal sphincter injuries, referred to as OASIS).  		Published 12/06/2015
Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Acute Management (Green-top Guideline No. 37b)
This guideline provides advice on the immediate investigation and management of women in whom venous thromboembolism (VTE) is suspected during pregnancy and the puerperium. 		Published 13/04/2015
Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium, Reducing the Risk (Green-top Guideline No. 37a)
This guideline provides advice on the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and birth and following delivery. 		Published 13/04/2015
Umbilical Cord Prolapse (Green-top Guideline No. 50)
This guideline provides evidence-based advice on the prevention, diagnosis and management of umbilical cord prolapse. 		Published 05/11/2014
Urodynamic Stress Incontinence, Surgical Treatment (Green-top Guideline No. 35)
This guideline has been archived. Please see NICE clinical guideline No. 171: Urinary Incontinence: The Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women. 		Published 01/10/2003
Vulval Skin Disorders, Management (Green-top Guideline No. 58)
This guideline has been archived. Please see the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) guideline on the management of vulval conditions. 		Published 22/02/2011

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