ANTENATAL & MATERNAL HEALTH

Services

Overview

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that deserves expert care and support. At Nairobi Outpatient Gulf, our antenatal and maternal health services provide comprehensive care throughout your pregnancy, ensuring the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby.

Our services

Our Antenatal Services

Antenatal Checkups & Monitoring

Regular prenatal visits to monitor your pregnancy progress:

Initial health assessment
Baseline vital signs and weight
Early pregnancy complications monitoring
Nutritional counseling
Fetal growth monitoring
Ultrasound referrals (if needed)
Weekly monitoring as delivery approaches
Birth preparation education
Positioning and presentation assessment
Signs of labor education
Hospital delivery planning
Postpartum care planning

Antenatal Profile Testing

Our antenatal profile includes essential tests for a healthy pregnancy:

Hepatitis B (HBsAg) - Screen for Hepatitis B infection
Urinalysis - Check for urinary tract infections and protein
HIV Testing & Counseling - Confidential screening with support
Blood Grouping & Rhesus - Identify blood type and Rh factor
Hemoglobin Level - Screen for anemia
VDRL (Syphilis Screening) - Essential infectious disease screening

Pregnancy Screening & Diagnostic Tests

Additional tests available:

Complete Blood Count (Full Hemogram)
Blood Sugar Testing (Gestational Diabetes)
Thyroid Function Tests
Reproductive Hormone Profile
Beta HCG (Pregnancy Confirmation)
Urine Culture (UTI detection)

Nutritional Guidance & Counseling

Proper nutrition is vital for a healthy pregnancy:

Balanced diet planning for pregnancy
Vitamin and mineral supplementation guidance
Managing pregnancy-related nausea
Healthy weight gain monitoring
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Nutritional needs for breastfeeding

Pregnancy Discomfort Management

Expert advice and treatment for common pregnancy symptoms:

Morning sickness and nausea
Back pain and body aches
Heartburn and indigestion
Swelling and edema
Fatigue management
Sleep difficulties
Mood changes and emotional support

Labor & Delivery Preparation

Birth Preparation Education:

Signs of labor recognition
When to go to the hospital
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Pain management options
Birth plan development
Delivery hospital coordination

Postpartum & Postnatal Care

Care doesn't stop after delivery:

Postpartum checkups (6 weeks after delivery)
Wound care (C-section or episiotomy)
Breastfeeding support and guidance
Postpartum depression screening
Family planning counseling
Newborn wellness checkups

Family Planning Services

Comprehensive contraceptive counseling:

Contraceptive method comparison
Hormonal contraception (pills, injections, implants)
IUD insertion and removal
Natural family planning methods
Emergency contraception
Pre-conception planning for future pregnancies

Comprehensive Pregnancy Care