Care that begins before the birth
Antenatal care is the scheduled medical care a woman receives throughout pregnancy. It is not a formality — it is how we confirm the pregnancy is progressing well, date it accurately, and identify conditions like anaemia, gestational diabetes, hypertension and HIV early, when they are simplest to manage.
We encourage every pregnant woman to register as early as possible, ideally in the first three months. Early registration gives us the full picture and time to act.
What happens at antenatal visits
Each visit is a chance to check on both mother and baby. A typical visit includes:
- Blood pressure, weight and urine checks
- Blood tests — haemoglobin level, blood group and genotype, malaria screening, and infection screening
- Ultrasound scans to confirm the baby's position, growth and wellbeing
- Tetanus vaccination and preventive malaria treatment as scheduled
- Counselling on nutrition, breastfeeding, birth planning and danger signs
Danger signs that need the hospital immediately
Please come in at once — day or night — if you experience any of the following during pregnancy:
- Bleeding from the birth canal
- Severe headache with blurred vision or swelling of the face and hands
- Convulsions or loss of consciousness
- Waters breaking before labour, or a noticeable drop in the baby's movements
- Severe abdominal pain, fever, or a foul-smelling discharge
Maternity care at Equity
Our obstetric team provides full antenatal, delivery and postnatal services with 24-hour cover, an on-site laboratory, ultrasound and a modern theatre for caesarean delivery when needed.
Booking is simple: call us, send us a WhatsApp message, or use the appointment form on this website and our team will schedule your first visit.
This article is for general information only and does not replace a consultation. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed, please speak with a doctor.
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