4.5 CONCLUSION
Companionship in labour is an intense aspiration of parturients in our societies.
Most respondents know and desire it, but its utilization is low. Institutions and caregivers should make provisions to improve this low utilisation, provide information about it during antenatal care attendance, and establish clear guidelines to govern its practice. Permitting women to have a companion of choice during labour and delivery can be a cost-effective intervention to improve the quality of maternal care with a positive birth experience.