Ghana is gradually aiming to become a modern state and therefore the power of modernity is shaping ideas and practices related to reproductive health policy and planning. For example, the Ghana Reproductive Health Strategic Plan (2007-2011) focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity through modernization of obstetric care. Like Harrison (2011), I agree that the optimal intervention to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes may be to encourage all women to seek care from skilled health personnel. For example, access to skilled antenatal care in public health facilities can facilitate the detection and treatment of problems during pregnancy and provides health workers with the opportunity to inform women about their health status and signs. dangers associated with pregnancy. It is during an antenatal care visit that screening for complications and counseling on a range of motherhood issues, including advice on healthy lifestyles, takes place. Studies have even suggested that early and regular contact with a formal health system during pregnancy can also contribute to rapid and effective use of services during and after delivery or in the event of an obstetric complication (Guliani et al, 2012 , Yesuf et al, 2013). ). Similarly, a considerable number of problems leading to maternal and neonatal deaths have been observed to occur during the postpartum period (Titaley et al, 2010). In particular, the first 48 hours after delivery are crucial to detect and monitor potential complications which, if left unaddressed, could lead to death of the mother and newborn. Therefore, access to and use of post-delivery care services in public health facilities where skilled birth attendants are likely to be present.