Postnatal care is one of the most important maternal health care for prevention of maternal 
impairment and disabilities. So, there is an urgent need to increase women's knowledge 
regarding self-care measures during postpartum period. Aim: The present study aimed to 
assess the perception of pregnant women regarding self-care measures during postpartum 
period. Subjects and method: - Design: A descriptive study design was used. Setting: The 
study was conducted at the antepartum unit in obstetric and gynecological department at 
Tanta University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 250 pregnant women was 
included in the study. Tools: three tools were used for collection of data. Tool (I): 
Structured interview schedule: It included: Part (a): Socio-demographic characteristics and
part (b): Obstetric history. Tool (II): Women's knowledge regarding self-care measures 
during postpartum period. Tool (III): Women's attitude regarding self-care measures during 
postpartum period. Results: Slightly more than one half of women (51.6%) had poor level of 
knowledge, slightly less than one third of women (32.4%) had fair level of knowledge, and 
(16%) had good level of knowledge regarding self-care measures during postpartum period. 
Additionally, the majority of women (93.2%) had positive attitudes regarding self-care 
measures during postpartum period. Conclusion: There was poor knowledge, while there was 
positive attitudes regarding self-care measures during postpartum period among pregnant 
women. Recommendations: Planning and developing antenatal classes for all pregnant 
women especially during the last trimester to improve their perception, and increase their 
awareness and enhance their practice regarding routine self-care during postnatal period.