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Background: The prevalence of restless leg syndrome(RLS) in pregnant women is 19-26% as compared to the general population. RLS is more common in the last trimester. The international restless leg syndrome study group has recommended that pregnant women use conservative measures to treat RLS, it entails avoiding factors that can increase the likelihood of having RLS. Aim: To determine the knowledge and related self-care practice of restless leg syndrome among antenatal mothers. Methodology: Quantitative research approach was adopted. Total 210 participants were selected through convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by administering Socio-demographic Performa. A structured questionnaire was administered. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result showed that the prevalence of RLS in Indian pregnant was 54.8%. The mean knowledge score + SD was (9.01 + 2.47) of the antenatal mothers. The mean percentage of knowledge score was 56.25%. The total knowledge score was 18, and range of knowledge score of antenatal mothers was 3-16. Description of practice score regarding management of RLS. The total practice score was 36. The mean practice score + SD was (14.71 + 3.79). The mean percentage was 54.4%. and range of practice score was 6-27. There was a significant correlation r = 0.71 between knowledge score and practice score of antenatal mothers regarding restless leg syndrome. Conclusion: The study concluded that the participants had not adequate knowledge and practice regarding restless leg syndrome. By giving written and pictorial pamphlet at the time of data collection, antenatal mothers are motivated to read this pamphlet it may improve the knowledge and practice regarding restless leg syndrome.