Ante-natal Care

This service is designed to monitor the changes in mother and baby and ensure both are safe. Mothers are advised on measures they should take to safeguard their health and that of their babies. A variety of medical examinations are recommended to detect any risks to the mother and baby. Early detection enables early intervention.

The services offered at this stage include the following:

• Blood pressure
• Blood grouping
• Haemogram
• Venereal disease (VDRL)
• Urinalysis
• HIV test (optional but recommended) and counseling
• Physical exercises (with the advice of an obstetrician and physiotherapist)

Every pregnant woman is handled by professional nurses and doctors who provide them with continuity of care throughout her pregnancy. This includes regular antenatal check-ups, care during the labour and birth, and continuing check-ups after birth. You will be offered an ultrasound scan between 10 and 13 weeks to estimate when your baby is due and after 32 weeks.