author(s)
Ruchi Kannaujiya and Dr. Usha Srivastava

abstract
Background: The concept of health is as old as human social history. Health is integral part of development. Health is a positive state of well-being in which harmonious development of physical and mental capacities of individual lead to enjoyment of rich and full life. According to world health organization Health is a state of complete physical, mental and socio well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Reproductive Health of women consist of health of the women after puberty and before pregnancy and health care, utilization health services during pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care. The nutritional status of pregnant women directly influences their reproductive performance and birth weight of their child. Maternal health influences the fetus and neonatal health in a number of ways. Mother and child must be considered as one unit. During the Antenatal period, the fetus is a part of mother, during this period the fetus obtains all the building materials and oxygen from mother's blood. After birth the child dependent upon the mother at least up to age of 6 to 9 months, the child is completely dependent on the mother for feeding. The mental and social development of the child is also dependent upon the mother. If the mother dies, the child's growth and development are affected.