ANC is the care before birth to promote the well being of mother and fetus, and isessential to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, low -weight birth andprenatal mortalityAntenatal care will help ensure: Early detection and timely referral of high-risk pregnancy, Best possible health status for mother and fetus Education of the mother about:o Physiology of pregnancyo Nutritiono Alarming signs and symptomso Infant careo Breastfeedingo Child spacing Reduction of maternal and peri–natal mortality andmorbidity rates