Panel 1.

Birth preparedness practices.

The individual birth preparedness practices included are:

Identified skilled provider: During her pregnancy, woman planned to have a skilled health worker attend the birth of her child.

Identified facility for delivery: During her pregnancy, woman identified a health facility to deliver her child.

Saved money: Woman or family set aside funds specifically for care during delivery.

Identified transport: During her pregnancy, woman prepared a means of transportation for delivery.

Identified delivery materials: During her pregnancy, woman prepared materials for clean delivery. Materials may include soap and water for washing hands, new blade to cut the umbilical cord and a sterilized thread to tie the cord, clean cloth to wipe and wrap the baby, clean space, and a carpet or mat for the delivery.

Preparation for food: During her pregnancy, woman made food provisions for her delivery.