Maternal mortality remains a significant global health concern, affecting developing countries. In 2020, approximately 287,000 women died due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Almost 95% of these deaths occurred in low and middle-income countries. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant women regarding maternal and neonatal health, identify barriers to accessing antenatal care (ANC) and neonatal services. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire validated in prior Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices. 275 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the pregnant women attending antenatal care in orphan and less privilege clinic Talata Mafara LGA.

The result indicated that most of them are within the age group of 15-25 (61.1%) though they are married (90.1%). About 72.3% attained secondary education level. The respondents were unemployed (36.7%), arming above N30, 000 monthly (36.4%). About 97.5 having prim parous pregnancy (97.5%). Unlike most previous studies, this study covered the three dimensions knowledge, attitude and practices related to maternal health and neonatal survival. This study shows that the level of utilization of maternal health care services is satisfactory, but there is need to improve on educating pregnant women on maternal health and neonatal survival to enhance the maternal health and minimize the risk factors in antenatal, natal and postnatal periods. The government should motivate pregnant women by providing free maternal care services and incentives to energize them to attend all ANCs, natal and postnatal services.