Place of Delivery, Birth Attendants and Fertility Among Mothers in Bajengdoba, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya: A Community-Based Study

Place of delivery and the type of birth attendant are important aspects of maternal healthcare and may reflect differences in healthcare accessibility, cultural practices, and reproductive experiences. The present study examines the relationship between places of delivery, persons conducting delivery, and fertility among mothers in Bajengdoba village, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. The analysis is based on data from 212 mothers, who reported a total of 598 live births. Descriptive statistics were used to compare the mean number of live births among mothers according to place of delivery and the person conducting delivery.