It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Prof John J. Sciarra, a visionary leader, compassionate mentor and ...

Cancer during pregnancy is relatively rare, but is expected to increase globally as maternal age rises and cell-free DNA testing becomes more widespread. FIGO highlights that physiological changes in ...

From 9 to 12 June 2025, medical and policy leaders from across Africa convened in Zambia for a high-level workshop aimed at ...

Organised by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in partnership with FIGO as part of the C4W ACCT initiative, ...

Induction of foetal asystole refers to the medical procedure that intentionally causes the cessation of the foetal heart (cardioplegia). In the context of abortions at advanced gestations, ...

FIGO regularly issues statements and joint statements.Adolescence and Youth Health Adolescent Health Menopausal Age Reproductive Age Breast Health FIGO World Congress FIGO Regional Congress FIGO CPD ...

Anaemia is an under-recognised and undertreated chronic state that adversely impacts more than 2 billion people worldwide, predominantly women, the fetus and children. 1 Iron deficiency is the most ...

This FIGO Statement sets out a bill of rights for childbirth. It has been produced by obstetrics and gynaecology professional membership organisations, led by FIGO, the Royal College of Obstetricians ...

This document complements FIGO’s Statement – Childbirth: A Bill of Rights – by providing an ethical framework for respectful maternity care during pregnancy and childbirth. Together with the bill of ...

This document complements FIGO’s Statement – Childbirth: A Bill of Rights – and highlights the need for global health system strengthening efforts and the importance of respectful care.

Joint statement of recommendation for the use of uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage ...