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RCOG Green-top guidelines in development: quarterly update

Updated June 2024


For any queries regarding these guidelines, please email clinicaleffectiveness@rcog.org.uk.

A full explanation of the development process of a Green-top Guideline is available here: https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/


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. 55) Care of Late Intrauterine Fetal Death and Stillbirth Final draft stage (post-peer review) Jul-24
 
(no. 64) Identification and management of maternal sepsis during and following pregnancy Final draft stage (post-peer review) Sep-24
(no. 59) Best Practice in Outpatient Hysteroscopy (JOINT WITH BSGE) Final draft stage (post-peer review) Aug-24
(no. 51) Management of Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy Final draft stage (post-peer review) Sep-24
(new) Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Final draft stage (post-peer review) Mar-25
 
(New) Management of Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy Post-peer review stage Dec-24
(no. 57) Reduced Fetal Movement Post-peer review stage Dec-24
(no. 12) Pregnancy and Breast Cancer (JOINT WITH Association for Breast Surgery) Post-peer review stage Dec-24
(no. 5) Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Peer review stage Feb-25
 
(no. 49) Laparoscopic entry and risk reduction techniques in gynaecological surgery Third draft stage Mar-25
(no.42) Shoulder Dystocia Third draft stage Feb-25
(New) Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Second draft stage Jun-25
(no 27a) Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management Second draft stage Sep-25
 
(new) Management of Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia First draft stage Aug-25
(no. 29) Management of Third and Fourth degree tears following vaginal birth First draft stage Aug-25
(no. 21) Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy First draft stage Oct-25
(no 41) Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain First draft stage Nov-25
(no. 62) Ovarian Masses in Premenopausal Women, Management of Suspected (JOINT WITH BSGE) First draft stage Dec-25
(no 68) Epilepsy in Pregnancy First draft stage Dec-25
(no. 36) The Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in pregnancy, labour, neonatal and early infant life First draft stage Feb-26
(new) Alternatives to HRT First draft stage Jun-26
(no. 72) Care of women with obesity in pregnancy First draft stage Jun-26
 
(no. 63) Antepartum Haemorrhage Scoping stage Nov-25
(no. 37b) Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Acute Management Scoping stage Apr-26
(no. 37a) Reducing the risk of thrombosis and embolism during pregnancy and the puerperium Scoping stage Apr-26
(no. 52b) Identification and management of postpartum haemorrhage Scoping stage Apr-26