Abstract
Background: Pregnant women are a nutritionally vulnerable group that requires adequate nutrition for the health of the mother and fetus. Efforts to increase the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about nutrition and food safety can be done through counseling.
 Objective: This study aims to find out the effectiveness of counseling to increase the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding nutrition and food safety.
 Method: The research method used was quasi-experimental. The sample is pregnant women in the Ulin Runway Area, Banjarbaru as many as 30 respondents. The research was conducted from March to December 2022. Data was collected by interview using a questionnaire. Variable measurements were carried out before and after counseling. Data were analyzed statistically by t test, at significance α=0.05.
 Result: There are significant differences in the value of knowledge and attitude values before and after counseling. A significant increase in knowledge was found on 4 knowledge items, namely about a balanced menu, sources of vitamins, separating raw and cooked equipment, and substitute foods. Overall there is an increase in the value of the attitude before and after counseling.
 Conclusion: There are significant differences in knowledge and attitudes about nutrition and food safety before and after counseling which shows a positive effect on pregnant women.
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