Abstract
This study was an exploratory descriptive study which sought to explore on the experiences of primiparous mothers regarding the support they received and the challenges they faced during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. This study used a purposive sampling to sample 17 participants (primiparous mothers) from three selected hospitals within Tamale metropolis in the Northern region of Ghana. These mothers were interviewed on the phenomenon under study using a semi-structured interview guide which was developed by the investigators and in line with the The study revealed two main themes with six sub-themes; thus, three sub-themes under each theme. Most of the participants expressed various forms of support they received such as physical, emotional, medical etc. however, they also expressed some challenges they faced during this period which included; physical, financial, and social and transportation challenges which affected them in one way or the other. The study revealed that, supportive care during pregnancy, labour and post-delivery among primiparous mothers is very crucial because it makes them feel at home which leads to quality childcare and motherhood. Furthermore, this study highlights the challenges these women faced as first-time mothers which deprived them from accessing quality health care services, having problems with child growth and motherhood