• dr.P.MANIMEGALAI
• dr.P.MANIMEGALAI

Introduction: Teratology is the scientific study of congenital abnormalities and the developmental disturbances leading to structural or functional defects in the fetus. During pregnancy, teratology plays a crucial role in understanding how maternal exposures, genetic abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies, infections, medications, and environmental toxins influence fetal development. The first trimester, particularly the 3rd to 8th weeks of gestation, is the most vulnerable period when organogenesis occurs. Lack of maternal awareness about teratogenic factors increases the risk of birth defects and pregnancy complications. Objectives: 1) To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on teratology during pregnancy among antenatal mothers at smvmch, puducherry. 2).Association between pre-test knowledge level on teratology during pregnancy among antenatal mothers with their selected demographic variables. Research methodology: A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental (one-group pre-test post-test design) was used. The study was conducted among 100 antenatal mothers attending the antenatal OPD at SMVMCH. Sampling technique was convenience sampling technique. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire. A structured teaching program was administered, followed by a post-test after one week. Result: Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In the pre-test, 3(3%) had mothers having adequate knowledge, 28 (28%) had a moderate level, and a majority of 69 mothers (69%) having inadequate level of knowledge. In posttest, after administering structured teaching programme 26(26%) had mothers having adequate knowledge, 61(61%) had a moderate level, and 13 mothers (13%) having inadequate level of knowledge.it shows that STP was very effective teaching methods in nursing research.

Teratology, pregnancy, Antenatal Mothers, Structured Teaching Program.

"A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Teratology during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers at SMVMCH, Puducherry.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.a681-a689, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601082.pdf

"A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Teratology during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers at SMVMCH, Puducherry.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppa681-a689, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601082.pdf