Comprehensive Editorial Standards and Medical Content Review Process
Editorial Mission and Content Objectives PregnancyFollowUp.com operates under Google’s stringent E-E-A-T standards for healthcare websites, maintaining the highest levels of Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness in all published content. Our editorial mission focuses on providing accurate, evidence-based medical information that empowers women with reliable knowledge for informed healthcare decision-making.
Our content creation process prioritizes medical accuracy, scientific rigor, and accessibility, ensuring complex medical information is presented in understandable formats while maintaining professional medical standards. Every article serves to bridge the gap between clinical medical knowledge and practical health education for women at various life stages.
Author Qualifications and Medical Expertise All content is exclusively authored by Dr. S.E. , ensuring consistent medical expertise and professional accountability across our entire content library. Dr. S. E. brings specialized knowledge in women’s health, reproductive medicine, pregnancy care, nutritional guidance, and preventive healthcare to every published article.
This single-author approach ensures content consistency, maintains uniform medical standards, and provides readers with reliable expertise from a qualified medical professional committed to evidence-based healthcare education and patient empowerment through knowledge.
Scientific Evidence Requirements and Source Standards Every health claim, medical recommendation, and clinical information presented in our articles must be supported by verifiable evidence from reliable medical sources, including peer-reviewed medical journals, government health agencies, and established medical organizations with recognized authority in relevant specialties.
Our rigorous source requirements include:
- Peer-reviewed research published in reputable medical journals (PubMed-indexed publications prioritized)
- Clinical guidelines from professional medical associations (ACOG, AAP, WHO, CDC)
- Government health agency recommendations and official health policies
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from Cochrane Library and similar databases
- Clinical practice guidelines from specialty medical organizations
- Evidence-based research from academic medical institutions
Content Review and Quality Assurance Process Our editorial process includes comprehensive content audits and regular reviews to ensure information remains current with evolving medical knowledge. Each article undergoes multiple review stages before publication:
Pre-Publication Review:
- Medical fact-checking against current clinical guidelines and research
- Source verification and citation accuracy confirmation
- Content clarity assessment for general audience accessibility
- Grammar, style, and readability optimization
- SEO optimization while maintaining medical accuracy integrity
Post-Publication Monitoring:
- Quarterly reviews of all published content for medical accuracy
- Annual comprehensive audits of entire content library
- Immediate updates when new clinical guidelines are released
- Reader feedback integration and fact-checking verification
- Correction implementation with transparent update notifications
Source Citation and Transparency Standards Every medical claim, statistical data point, and clinical recommendation includes direct citations to original research sources with accessible links when available. Our citation standards exceed typical web content requirements, following academic medical writing conventions to ensure complete transparency and verification capability.
Citation practices include:
- Direct links to original research publications when publicly available
- Complete bibliographic information for all referenced studies
- Publication dates and author credentials for all cited sources
- Clear distinction between primary research and secondary source interpretations
- Regular verification of link functionality and source accessibility
Content Update and Revision Protocols Medical knowledge advances rapidly through ongoing research and clinical discoveries. We recognize that building medical authority requires consistent content updates and improvements over time. Our content maintenance includes:
Regular Update Schedule:
- Monthly review of recent medical literature in covered topics
- Quarterly updates for articles addressing rapidly evolving medical fields
- Annual comprehensive reviews of all published content
- Immediate updates for significant medical breakthroughs or guideline changes
Update Notification System:
- Clear update dates displayed on all revised articles
- Detailed change logs for significant content modifications
- Email notifications for subscribers when important updates occur
- Archive maintenance of previous versions for transparency
Reader Feedback and Error Correction Process We actively encourage reader engagement and feedback to maintain content accuracy and address potential errors or unclear information. Our feedback integration process includes:
- Prompt response to reader questions and correction suggestions
- Medical fact verification for all reported potential errors
- Transparent correction implementation with acknowledgment
- Reader suggestion integration for future content development
- Professional medical consultation for complex feedback items
Ethical Standards and Conflict of Interest Policies Our editorial independence remains paramount in maintaining reader trust and medical credibility. We maintain strict policies regarding:
- No financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers
- No paid product endorsements or sponsored medical recommendations
- Clear disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest
- Independence from commercial healthcare entities
- Commitment to patient-centered, unbiased medical information