ABSTRACT
The postpartum period is a crucial period for the mother. She is happy having seen the fruit of her labour but the risk of disorders also continues. After having completed an uneventful pregnancy some women remain healthy, others suffer due to various disorders. The women need care and support during this stressful phase. A sympathetic and caring attitude is of utmost importance to prevent postpartum morbidities. There is a tendency among health care providers as well as the family to be casual and indifferent to ailments during postpartum. But these seemingly minor problems can cause major morbidity and even mortality. The present study to find out the demographic variables and to assess the level of knowledge about postnatal care among postnatal mothers. A study was done among 20 samples to assess the level of knowledge regarding postal care among the postnatal mothers in government hospital, RIMS, Kadapa. Descriptive approach was selected for the study. The research design for this study was non-experimental descriptive design. Samples were selected by convenient sampling method. Structured interview questionnaire was used as evaluation tool. The samples were free to express their knowledge and ideas. Then the knowledge level was assessed and pretest evaluation was made. The data was analyzed and conclusion was drawn. The present study concluded that knowledge assessment regarding postal care among the postal mothers shows that 85% of mothers had moderately adequate and 15% had adequate knowledge. The mean and standard deviation as follows 16.75 and 1.57.
 

Keywords: Postpartum maternal care, morbidities, mortality.