The birthing experiences of mothers with clinical healthcare professionals and community birth attendants in rural northern Ghana

CONCLUSION: There is a need for explicit health financing systems that ensure mothers are aware and adequately prepared for labour-related costs. Mothers wish to receive care from professional birth attendants, but feel compelled by negative experiences to choose family members and non-professional birth attendants instead. The adherence of health professionals to the fundamental principles of 'Respectful Maternity Care' could reduce their negative attitudes towards women in labour.PMID:37778112 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103836

Source: Midwifery - October 1, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rosina Darcha Margaret Wekem Kukeba Beatrice Asakiya Agnes Awuni Source Type: research