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Labor Care Guide

Use and complete the labor care guide to interpret findings and develop a plan of care with the woman

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Introduction

WHO Labor Care Guide (LCG) is a tool to help improve the quality of care during labor and childbirth and to improve the experience of childbirth for birthing women. To facilitate implementation of the LCG at country level, the MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) program, and Mommy & Baby Guide LLC developed an on-site training package to build the capacity of providers to complete and interpret the LCG to make active decisions together with the woman. The module for training on the WHO Labor Care Guide (LCG) is a learning module designed to help providers give supportive care and close monitoring to women in labor using the WHOLCG.

Overall course objectives

  • Identify for whom, when, and where the Labor Care Guide can be used
  • Recognize the principal elements and sections of the LCG
  • Competently and confidently assess all parameters in the LCG
  • Correctly fill out the LCG
  • Competently use the reference thresholds (alert signs) to trigger reflection and specific action(s)
  • Make an assessment based on findings from the evaluation
  • Make a plan of care with the woman and her companion
  • Identify additional resources that are available

Duration

One day, or six shorter sessions.

Facilitator-to-participant ratio

One facilitator for maximum 30 participants. However, for optimum learning we recommend small group practice with a facilitator-participant ratio of 1:6.

Learning materials

Download and preview the materials you will need. You should also have printed materials during a training. You can download the printing files free of charge to print locally. To calculate how many copies you need, keep in mind that there should be one facilitator for every group of six participants ideally.

These materials are copyrighted and should not be altered. Contact us for inquiries about translations and adaptations.

  • Action Plan

    A poster showing the steps to take during care, to use both during training and as a job aid for clinical practice.

    1 per group (facilitator + 6 participants), and enough to leave at each facility to be used in clinical care.

  • Flip Chart

    Paper-based facilitation tool, with guidance for facilitators to demonstrate, lead discussions and support practice.

    1 per group (facilitator + 6 participants)

  • Participant Work Sheet booklet

    A booklet for every healthcare worker to use during the training and keep afterwards. For reviewing content and practicing skills overtime.

    1 per participant

Video

Use this video as an introduction to the Labor Care Guide.

Assessments

Download and print these documents to check the knowledge and skills of the participants.

Download assessment packageLearn more about assessments

Equipment

The following equipment is needed:

  • Blue/black pens
  • Red pens
  • Optional: videos and projector or computer

Templates

Download and modify these documents to fit your needs when preparing and evaluating your course.

Package contains:

Download template package