Implementation plan

Recommendation

Time needed for implementation:

< 1 year,

1 tot 3 years or

> 3 years

Anticipated effect on costs

Conditions for implementation within designated time frame)

Possible barriers for implementation

Actions needed for implementation

Who is responsible for actions

Other comments

There should be a clear medical indication for undertaking a caesarean section prior to 39+0 weeks of gestation

< 1 year

None

National Societies

The routine administration of corticosteroid therapy to women undergoing a caesarean section between 37+0 and 38+6 weeks is not recommended.

< 1 year

Neglegible

Change of insight among the professionals

Disbelief/mistrust among the professionals

Publication and dissemination of the recommendations

National Societies

Recommendations will be different within the four countries