Don’t schedule elective, non medically indicated inductions of labour or Cesarean deliveries before 39 weeks 0 days gestational age.
Delivery prior to 39 weeks 0 days has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of learning disabilities and a potential increase in morbidity and mortality. There are clear medical indications for delivery prior to 39 weeks 0 days based on maternal and/or...
Don’t require a pelvic exam or other physical exam to prescribe oral contraceptive medications.
Hormonal contraceptives are safe, effective and well-tolerated for most women. Data do not support the necessity of performing a pelvic or breast examination to prescribe oral contraceptive medications. Hormonal contraception can be safely provided on the basis of...
Don’t routinely require general blood tests, general coagulation tests or tests for trombophylia to prescribe hormonal contraceptive medications.
When prescribing hormonal contraceptive medications and tests it is reccomended to get an accurate personal and family history, measure blood pressure. It is recommended to offer a choice between different contraceptive metods and a good quality counselling, that...
Don’t use continous cardiotocography (CTG) during labour of women at low risk for hypoxia.
Continous cardiotocography (CTG) during labour is commonly used in Italy; intermittent auscultation should be used instead unless risk factors for fetal hypoxia are identified. According to evidence its routine use could expose women to harmful effects, for example a...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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