What outcome is associated with antenatal and infant welfare services?

• A. Reducing infant and maternal mortality
• B. Increasing population growth
• C. Reducing breastfeeding rates
• D. Increasing infant malnutrition

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested here is that antenatal and infant welfare services are designed to protect the health and survival of mothers and babies. By providing regular prenatal care, screening for conditions, skilled birth attendance, safe delivery practices, newborn care, and breastfeeding and nutrition support, these services reduce the risks that can lead to death or serious illness. So, the outcome most closely linked to these services is a reduction in infant and maternal mortality, reflecting their purpose to save lives and promote healthy starts. The other options don’t fit: increasing population growth isn’t the primary aim of these services, and they actively promote breastfeeding and good nutrition rather than reducing breastfeeding or increasing malnutrition.