Maternity Services 

At Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, our approach to maternity care is grounded in respect for individual and cultural choices in childbirth, supported by the availability of world-class care and facilities. Our goal to provide optimal comfort and safety for both mother and child during the birthing process. We also know how important it is for expectant mothers to have the support and presence of relatives during this time, and so the involvement of family members is strongly encouraged.

The Jimmy Sayani Building Maternity Unit

​​This purpose built Maternity Unit offers seven ensuite labour and delivery private rooms equipped with flexible delivery beds and facilities for monitoring the condition of mother and baby. One room has a built in Birthing Pool should you wish to try a water birth! The unit also has special monitoring equipment for mothers with medical complications such as pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure). After the birth, accommodation options include four bedded shared bays each with a bathroom, two bed (duplex) rooms with bathrooms and private ensuite rooms. Another option for your postnatal stay is the Princess Zahra Pavilion where the Maternity Unit midwives will attend to you and your baby along with your obstetrician and paediatrician.
 
Our team of maternity care specialists-including midwives, nurses, obstetricians, paediatricians and anaesthetists-is committed to offering comprehensive medical support for you and your family, from conception through to delivery.

We have opted for a midwifery-obstetrician team model of care whereby a consultant obstetrician gynaecologist is available on campus at any given time of day and night, assisted by a team of other professionals to attend to emergency pregnancy conditions in order to save lives and assure safe deliveries.

Maternity services include:

Antenatal care

Antenatal care at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi provides comprehensive monitoring of your health and your baby's development throughout your pregnancy.

As an expectant mother, antenatal care is an important way for you to be mindful of both your own and your baby's health throughout your pregnancy. Antenatal care is also a vital step in helping doctors to identify potential issues with your pregnancy and take action to avoid or treat them.

Antenatal care services at AKUH,N include:

Antenatal clinic​

We encourage mothers to schedule their first visit between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, to fully discuss any health issues and develop a healthcare plan for the duration of your pregnancy.

 
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Maternal foetal medicine 

We offer multidisciplinary care for high-risk pregnancies to optimise outcomes. This includes women with medical conditions such as hypertension, epilepsy, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and thromboembolism among others. In addition, we also offer screening for preclampsia, preterm labour, fetal growth restriction and chromosomal anomalies such as Down syndrome.

We provide quality level 2 ultrasound, using latest technology in both 2D and 3D/4D for early detection of fetal anomalies from as early as 12 weeks. This includes fetal echocardiography for fetus at risk of heart diseases.

We perform invasive procedures both diagnostics and curative. These include amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, cordocentesis, amnioreduction, fetal reduction for multiple pregnancies, thoracocentesis and intra uterine fetal transfusion.

Our client is based on referrals both locally and around the East and Central African region.​

We continuously strive to keep up to date and are actively involved in numerous research projects both local and international.

Antenatal classes

AKUH,N offers a range of antenatal classes, including Lamaze childbirth preparation.

Delivery

Pain relief options for labor
AKUH,N offers the full range of pain relief methods for use in labour, including nitrous oxide/oxygen, gas, tablets, injections and an on-demand epidural service. Your midwife, obstetrician and anaesthetist will discuss the options with you.​

Caessarean section

The experienced medical team and state-of-the-art facilities at AKUH,N work together to ensure that, when a Caesarean delivery is necessary, it is as smooth as possible. Our anaesthetists will provide you with an individual consultation regarding your anaesthesia options and your birthing partners is encouraged to accompany you into theatre to provide you with support throughout your birth experience.

Newborn and paediatric care

The dedicated team of neonatal paediatricians and nurses at AKUH,N is ready to provide the very best medical care for your baby.

Family planning

Family planning services at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi include:

  • Contraceptives
  • Female Sterilisation
  • Vasectomy​​
Please see our Children's Hospital for more detailed information about these services.

Visiting the Unit

Expectant parents are most welcome to visit the Maternity Unit to view the facilities and ask the staff any questions about the facilities and care. Please enquire at the Reception Desk on the second floor, Jimmy Sayani Building where the staff will be pleased to assist you.
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​For more information please contact:

Antenatal Clinic
Telephone: +254 20 366 2001/2002/2010
​​​​​+254 20 366 2888
or Email: patient.referral@aku.edu

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