Knowledge Regarding Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women

Background: Despite a slew of national programs aimed at improving the health of mothers since independence, limited access to and utilization of modern healthcare is among the primary causes of India’s high maternal death rate. Methods: Total 100 pregnant females were studied about knowledge and attitude during antenatal care check-up. The study was cross sectional in design. They were asked questions while attending the outpatient clinic in the hospital. Results: 84.00% respondent were known that pregnant women need to go for their checkup. 44.00 % women have knowledge that 1st prenatal check-up should be done in the starting three months of gestation. Almost half of the women knows 52.00% that high blood pressure can affect the growth of their children. Conclusion: The study concluded that overall pregnant women response in yes regarding knowledge about antenatal care.