Table 2: Past obstetric history of pregnant women at Ambo town, March-April, 2018 (n = 388).

Variables

Frequency

(%)

Status of pregnancy

 

 

planned

366

94.3

Unplanned

22

5.7

Parity

 

 

Nulliparous 

151

38.9

1-2

201

51.8

> 3

36

9.3

Mode of delivery

 

 

1.Spontaneous vaginal Delivery

222

93.6

2. Caesarian section

9

3.7

3. Assisted delivery(vacuum)

6

2.5

Delivery outcome

 

 

No complication

230

97.04

With  complication

7

2.6

ANC Visit

 

 

Yes

207

87.3

No

30

12.6

Previous delivery attendant

 

 

Female

108

45.5

Male

81

34.1

Both

39

16.4

In your opinion, what are some things a pregnant woman can do to prepare for birth?

 

 

Preferred birth attendant

49

12.6

Desired place of birth

97

25.0

Birth companion

65

16.8

Funds for birth-related and emergency expenses.

151

38.9

Others**

26

6.7

**: Porridge, cloth, etc.