摘要：Maximum numbers of deaths take place in India during the birth of a child, therefore, affecting the vital life
period in human life cycle. The aim of the present study was to explore awareness of parents during and after pregnancy in
selected slum areas of district Varanasi and Ghazipur in terms of diet, safety measures, cooking methods, immunization status,
and dietary intake during lactation, alternatives used by mothers in place of mother¡¯s milk. Overall more than half of the
participants lacked awareness; they still believe in old unscientific tales. Illiteracy appears to be an important factor responsible
for this. However, after educating them about the above practices, a significant increase in awareness was noticed.
关键词：Parent Education. Pregnancy. Rural Area. Urban Area
