Differences In The Level Of Knowledge Of Primigravida Who Underwent Antenatal Care at The Obstetrician and Midwives in Padang City

The maternal mortality rate in Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2012, increased sig- nificantly to 359 per 100,000 births hidup.1 Obtained in Household Health Survey (Survey) 2001 mater- nal mortality rate can be lowered only by basic health services such as antenatal. Based on a UNICEF report, only about 45% were informed about the signs of pregnancy complications. This research was conducted to determine the cross sectional differences in the level of knowledge of pregnant women who had antenatal care at obstetricians and midwives in the city of Padang. Primigravida pregnant women who visit antenatal care at obstetricians and midwives in Padang City, amounting to 73.8% have a high level of knowledge. There were no differences in the level of knowledge of pregnant women who had antenatal care at obstetrician (p> 0.05) Keywords: Antenatal, Midwives, Obstetrician, knowledge