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RCOG Green-top guidelines in development: quarterly update

Updated February 2025


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