Title: Changing trends on the place of delivery : why do Nepali women give birth at home?

Authors: Shrestha, Saraswoti Kumari

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2012

Journal: Reproductive health

Volume: vol. 9, no. 25

PAGE: --

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: households, maternal welfare, maternal health services, nepal

Abstract: This study identified whether practice of delivery is changing. Delivery at health institution was increased but strong differentials in urban--rural residency and social status of women. Shyness, dominance of mothers in law and fatalism was one of the main reasons contributing to home delivery.

URL: http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/9/1/25/abstract

Document type: E-article