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Introduction: Minor elements like heartburn, backaches, nausea, and edema are just a few of the unpleasant physiological changes those pregnant women encounter. Home remedies are used by people in accordance with their traditions and beliefs. The majority of minor issues disappear as the pregnancy goes on. One of the finest areas to discover this kind of therapy and natural cures is India. However, use of these therapies is not generally acknowledged due to a lack of understanding among expectant pregnant women in the community. Researchers concluded that it was necessary to provide health education regarding minor disorders and their home care, and that an information booklet would help people learn about these topics. Aim: To determine the level of knowledge among pregnant women regarding minor disorders and their home remedies, and based on that knowledge level, to provide informational materials to advance her understanding. Methodology: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design. Data was collected from 50 antenatal mothers in selected community areas of CHC Bhagwanpur Haridwar District, Uttarakhand, using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire. The samples were chosen using a convenient and purposive sampling technique. Result: According to the current study, 64.7% of moms are over the poverty level, 41.2% of mothers have completed their primary school, and 56.9% of mothers are in the 15- to 25-year-old age range. 60.6% of mothers received information about minor disorders during pregnancy from health professionals, and 64.7% of mothers received treatment for minor disorders from a health centre during pregnancy. Only 13% of expectant mothers had strong understanding of mild illnesses and self-care throughout pregnancy, with 81% of expectant mothers having mediocre knowledge. There is no significant correlation between the demographic variable and knowledge score regarding minor ailments and their home remedies, according to Fisher test and Chi square with Yates correction test results that were used to determine significance at the 0.05 level. Conclusion: This study found that the majority of women in urban areas had insufficient knowledge of minor disorders and their home remedies. The findings of this study will assist nurses & midwives working in the community and in hospitals in understanding the factors that impede mothers' knowledge during pregnancy.