Abstract
The major purpose of the study was to investigate the practice of
intra-partum care among child bearing mothers attending maternal
and child health (MCH) clinics in Nsukka health district. Specifically,
the study determined the mothers’ use of pain reduction, hygiene
materials, hospital facilities, consultation with midwives and doctors
in intra-partum care. It tested one hypothesis at 0.05 level of
significance. Survey design was used. Data were collected using
questionnaire. A total of 363 childbearing mothers (CBMs)
participated in the study. Data were analyzed using percentages and
Chi-square (X2). Findings revealed the various types and numbers of
intra-partum care practices the mothers use: pain reduction (four);
personal hygiene (five); consultation withmidwives and doctore
(four); and use of hospital facilities (four). Based on this, the study
recommends the involvement of special educators in maternal and
child health clinic to promote intra-partum care practices.