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RCOG Green-top guidelines in development: quarterly update

Updated: August 2026

Please note that all expected publication dates are estimates and are subject to change based on a number of factors.

Title Stage of development Expected publication date
(new) Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Final draft stage (post-peer review) To be confirmed
(no. 42) Shoulder Dystocia

Final draft stage (post-peer review)

August 2026

(new) Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

Final draft stage (post-peer review)

November 2026

(27b) Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management

Final draft stage (post-peer review)

March 2027

(no. 36) The Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in pregnancy, labour, neonatal and early infant life

Final draft stage (post-peer review)

May 2027

(no. 41) Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Final draft stage (post-peer review)

May 2027

(no. 37a) Reducing the risk of thrombosis and embolism during pregnancy and the puerperium

Third Draft

May 2027

(no. 29) Management of Third and Fourth degree tears following vaginal birth

Third Draft

August 2027

(no. 20) Epilepsy in Pregnancy

Third Draft

September 2027

(new) Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly

Second Draft

September 2027

(no. 52a) Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage

Second Draft

November 2027

(no. 52b) Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage

Second Draft

December 2027

(no. 21) Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

Third Draft

December 2027

(no. 49) Laparoscopic entry and risk reduction techniques in gynaecological surgery

Third Draft

January 2028

(no. 63) Antepartum Haemorrhage

First Draft

January 2028

(no. 72) Care of women with obesity in pregnancy

First Draft

February 2028

(no. 37b) Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Acute Management

First Draft

April 2028

(new) Alternatives to HRT

First Draft

April 2028

(new) Care and management of women with mid-trimester losses

First Draft

May 2028

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