How effective is antenatal care in preparing mothers for newborn care? An exploratory survey of lactating women in a rural Nigerian district

Socio-economic status and pregnancy complications and their impact on antenatal care services provided at home and Upazila health complex

“…Quality antenatal care can mitigate low childbirth weight and premature childbirth along with pregnancy complications [ 7 ]. This procedure consists of supplementation, vaccination, health-related education, and counseling which are also good for reducing the death of newborns [ 8 ] World Health Organization (WHO) recognized antenatal care as a defensive factor for any successful childbirth [ 9 ]. Along with mothers, to mitigate the newborn child mortality and morbidity it has a significant contribution to the welfare of maternal health [ 10 ].…”