In a significant move to bolster maternal healthcare, the Uttar Pradesh government has revised its guidelines to mandate six antenatal check-ups (ANCs) for pregnant women, increasing the previous requirement of four. This initiative aims to enhance monitoring and management of pregnancy-related complications, ultimately improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Dr. HD Agrawal, Director General of Family Welfare, highlighted that the new schedule will facilitate thorough oversight at each stage of pregnancy, enabling healthcare providers to detect risks early. Dr. Anju Agrawal from King George’s Medical University noted that the additional check-ups are crucial for timely identification and management of complications such as anaemia and gestational diabetes. Furthermore, Dr. Malvika Mishra from Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences emphasized that the expanded schedule will enhance the effectiveness of follow-up visits by frontline health workers, ensuring pregnant women receive essential counselling on nutrition, immunisation, and newborn care. The six antenatal check-ups will be structured as follows: the first within 12 weeks, the second between 16 and 20 weeks, the third between 24 and 28 weeks, the fourth between 28 and 32 weeks, the fifth between 32 and 36 weeks, and the sixth between 36 and 40 weeks of pregnancy.