National Clinical Guidelines (year published)
- Assessment and Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence (2023)
- Diagnosis and Management of Mesh Complications (2023)
- Diagnosis and Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (2023)
- Diagnosis and Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (2023)
- Prevention and Management of Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage (2023)
- Assessment and Management of Postmenopausal Bleeding (2023)
- Investigation and Management of Complications of Early Termination of Pregnancy (2023)
- Assessment and Management of Recurrent Miscarriage (2023)
- The Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound (2023)
- Stillbirth: Prevention, Investigation, Management and Care (2023)
- Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (2023)
- Prevention of Early-onset Group B Streptococcal Disease in Term Infants (2023)
National Clinical Guidelines (year commissioned)
- Antenatal Corticosteroids to Reduce Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality (2021)
- Induction of Labour (2021)
- Hyperemesis and Nausea/Vomiting in Pregnancy (2021)
- Varicella in Pregnancy (2022)
- Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (2022)
- Fertility - Investigation and Management (2022)
- Preterm Labour (2022)
- Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy (2022)
- Management of Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy (2022)
- Fetal Growth Restriction (2022)
- Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy (2022)
- Rheumatic/Rheumatological Disease in Pregnancy (2022)
- Hypertension in Pregnancy (2022)
- Management of Domestic Violence and Abuse in Pregnancy (2022)
- Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis (2022)
- Diagnosis and Management of Menopause in Secondary Care/Menopause Speciality Services (2022)
- Management of Dichorionic Twin Pregnancy (2023)
- Reduced Fetal Movements in Pregnancy (2023)
- Management of Miscarriage (2023)
- Assisted Vaginal Birth (2023)
- Management of Lichen Sclerosus (2023)
The National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) was established in January 2017, to lead the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services with the support of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, RCPI.
*due for an update
Previously, national clinical guidelines were developed through the National Clinical Programme for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a joint initiative between HSE Clinical Strategy and Programmes Division. This programme was led by Professor Michael Turner of the UCD Centre for Human Reproduction at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital from 2010-2016.
The following guidelines have been archived as due for update. If you require a copy of any of the guidelines listed below please contact NWIHP.
Guideline title, year published (*update planned in 2023)
- Varicella in Pregnancy (2015*)
- Delivery after Previous Caesarean Section (2011*)
- Fetal Growth Restriction - Recognition, Diagnosis & Management (2014*)
- Investigation in Postmenopausal Bleeding (2013*)
- Management of Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy (2012*)
- Management of Dichorionic Twin Pregnancy (2012*)
- Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy (2013*)
- The Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy (2014*)
- The Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy (2016*)
Guidelines due for update
- Bacterial Infections Specific to Pregnancy (2015*)
- Clinical Practice Guideline the Irish Maternity Early Warning System (IMEWS) (2014*)
- Domestic Violence in The Home (2012*)
- Management of Early Pregnancy Miscarriage (2012*)
- Management of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (2012*)
- Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy (2015*)
- Medication Guidelines for Obstetrics and Gynaecology First Edition Volume 1: Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines (2016)
- Medication Guidelines for Obstetrics and Gynaecology First Edition Volume 2: Antimicrobial safety In Pregnancy and Lactation (2016)
- Nutrition in Pregnancy (2019)
- Obesity and Pregnancy (2011*)
- The Diagnosis and Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia (2011*)