Cord Care Practices Among Mothers In A Tertiarry Care Center

Abstract

Objective: To assess the frequency of different cord care practices among mother presenting in
a tertiary care center
Methods: This study was conducted on women who are presenting in Gynecology department
of Services Hospital Lahore. Women were inquired about the use of method whatever the type for
cord care after the delivery of neonates thus information was recorded in a well defined
questionnaire.
Results: Out of 4000 women,1757 used desi ghee (43.925%). 1139 used spirit (28.47%), 423
used alcohol swabs (10.57%), 262 used surma and other things like polyfax, lotions and herbals
(6.55%), 219 used gentian violet ( 5.45%), 200 used pyodine solution (5%).
Conclusion: The most common way to care the cord was application of desi ghee that was
easily available in urban and rural area