Abstract
Urban and rural differences in childbirth experiences were explored in 171 Pedi women delivering in hospitals and clinics. Results suggest that differences between these groups exist, with rural women adhering to some delivery customs such as burial of the placenta and childbirth blood as well as beliefs in witchcraft. In addition rural women tend to exclude the husband for longer in the post-partum period. Knowledge of obstetric techniques is also poorer in rural women. Beliefs about breast feeding suggest that urban mothers have more accurate information than rural women while, however, instituting more unhealthy infant feeding practices. Some implications of these findings are discussed.
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