Determinants of adequate knowledge of postpartum warning signs and complications among parturients in Ibadan, Nigeria: a cross sectional study

The inadequate knowledge of the postpartum mothers about postpartum warning signs and complications is a cause for concern. Maternal age, higher educational attainment, and longer counselling duration were independently associated with adequate knowledge. To improve maternal knowledge and early recognition of complications, standardized and structured postpartum counselling should be institutionalized as part of routine postnatal care.