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RCOG Green-top guidelines in development: quarterly update

Updated October 2025

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
(no. 57) Reduced Fetal Movement Final draft stage (post-peer review) Jan 2026
(no. 5) Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Final draft stage (post-peer review) Feb 2026
(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 Peer review stage Mar 2026
(no 27a) Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management Peer review stage Mar 2026
(New) Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Peer review stage Apr 2026
     
(no. 49) Laparoscopic entry and risk reduction techniques in gynaecological surgery Third draft stage May 2026
     
(New) Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Second draft stage Apr 2026
(no. 21) Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy Second draft stage Oct 2026
     
(no. 37a) Reducing the risk of thrombosis and embolism during pregnancy and the puerperium First draft stage Jan 2026
(no. 36) The Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in pregnancy, labour, neonatal and early infant life First draft stage Aug 2026
(new) Management of Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia First draft stage January 2027
(no. 29) Management of Third and Fourth degree tears following vaginal birth First draft stage January 2027
(no 68) Epilepsy in Pregnancy First draft stage January 2027
(no 41) Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain First draft stage February 2027
(no. 72) Care of women with obesity in pregnancy First draft stage February 2027
(new) Alternatives to HRT First draft stage March 2027
(no. 63) Antepartum Haemorrhage First draft stage April 2027
(no. 27b) Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management First draft stage May 2027
(no. 37b) Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Acute Management  First draft stage Jun 2027
(new) Care and management of women with mid-trimester losses First draft stage Aug 2027
(no. 52a) Prevention of PPH First draft stage Aug 2027
(new) Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly First draft stage Aug 2027

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