Abstract
Background: Every pregnant woman faces the possibility of unforeseeable pregnancy problems, which can result in morbidity or fatality for herself or her infant. As a result, the concept of birth preparedness and complication readiness was developed, in which the family and community should plan ahead of time to protect the safety and well-being of the women and their new-borns throughout pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery. In the event of pregnancy and delivery problems, delivery intrapartum, and after postpartum, good plans and preparations will enhance usage of professional care and reduce delays in receiving care. Good plans and preparations will increase the usage of expert care and reduce the time it takes to seek care in the case of pregnancy and delivery complications [1].
 Objectives: 1. To assess the existing knowledge on obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complications readiness among primigravida mothers. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of self- instructional module on knowledge regarding obstetric dangers signs, birth preparedness and complications readiness among the primigravida mothers. 3. To find out the association between the knowledge regarding obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complications readiness with selected demographic variables.
 Materials and Methods: It is a quantitative research approach, in which one group pre-test post-test design will be used. Purposive sampling technique will be used to collect the data. Self-instructional module and structured questionnaire will be used to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness among the primigravida mothers.
Highlights
In developing countries, the risk of pregnancy problems is increased
To evaluate the effectiveness of selfinstructional module on knowledge regarding obstetric dangers signs, birth preparedness and complications readiness among the primigravida mothers
In 2015, 303,000 women died as a result of readily preventable pregnancy and delivery problems, with low-income nations accounting for 99 percent of the deaths
Summary
The risk of pregnancy problems is increased. In 2015, 303,000 women died as a result of readily preventable pregnancy and delivery problems, with low-income nations accounting for 99 percent of the deaths. In the event of pregnancy and delivery issues, good plans and preparations will maximise the use of expert care and shorten the time it takes to seek care[1] This method encourages women to be aware of the warning signs of obstetric complications and emergencies, to select a desired birth location and birth attendant, and to be aware of the signs of obstetric difficulties and emergencies, to make preparations with the birth attendant in advance, in the event of an emergency, to organise transportation to a skilled care facility, to put money aside or make other arrangements for professional and emergency care, and to be aware of the warning indications of obstetric difficulties and crises, locating a partner to accompany the woman to emergency treatment or to be with her at the time of birth. Other preparations include locating a compatible blood donor in the event of a haemorrhage, obtaining permission from the head of household to seek competent treatment if a birth emergency occurs while he is abroad, and arranging for temporary family care while she is away[4]
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