Question 1

What does the delivery amount cover?

Accepted Answer

The amount covers the delivery process, your standard stay in the hospital before and after delivery, your general ward bed, and meals.

The admission pack includes maternity pads, slippers, 2 basins, disposable panties, and small bathing soaps.

Question 2

How much do you charge for C-section or normal delivery?

Accepted Answer

Our branches are at Kahawa West, Umoja, Ruaka, and Ngong Road (Opening soon)

We offer:

Maternity Uhakika package for the full journey
Normal delivery + Antenatal Journey= Ksh 45,000
C-section+ Antenatal Journey= Ksh 70,000
You can access these packages at the Umoja and Ruaka branches.
Additional tests, medication, and complications 	not included

For non-package options, base prices are:

Normal delivery charges are from Ksh 35,000
C-section charges are from Ksh 75,000
Note the above excludes all potential 	complications, medications, and tests.

Question 3

When should I come to the hospital for delivery?

Accepted Answer

When the contractions start, observe them. You should come to the hospital when the contractions are 5 minutes apart

Additionally, you should go to the hospital if you see any of these signs:

If your water has broken
If your contractions are increasing in intensity
If you see 	bloody mucus

Question 4

What should I bring for the c-section or natural delivery?

Accepted Answer

You are required to carry:

Clinic attendance card
Comfortable clothing and shoes for wearing at discharge
Any personal effects (body oil, extra maternity pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Baby's clothing
Nappies or diapers for the baby

Question 5

I just had a C-section. How should I care for my wound?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, it takes longer to recover from a caesarean section than a normal delivery.

Timeline for Recovery:

Day 1 - You should start walking around and drinking fluids as normal. Gradually increase your diet from liquids to soft diet to normal food over 24 - 48 hours.
Day 3 - 4 - You should be going home if you and your baby are healthy and well
Day 7 - You should return for your review with the doctor to check healing and manage any complications
Week 1 - 3 - Rest as much as you can. Avoid heavy lifting, as lifting anything heavier than your baby can strain your scar. Avoid stairs and strenuous exercise. Take your painkillers as prescribed. Even if you don't have pain at the time, painkillers work better if taken regularly
Week 6 - Your tissues should have fully healed by now, and you can start to go back to your normal routine. Sometimes the scar can take up to 3 months to heal fully

Do's and Don'ts after C-Section:

Do:
Wash your wound site daily with soap and water to keep it clean. Gently pat it dry with a clean cloth or towel and allow it to air dry
Check your wound site daily for signs of infection
Dress in loose, soft clothing that does not rub your wound site
Eat well and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation
Hold a pillow over your wound site when you cough
Abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 6 weeks to allow your body to heal
See your 	health provider for: Fever, severe pain, redness, swelling or 	discharge at your incision site, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, heavy vaginal bleeding

Do not:
Rub the wound 	site
Apply any 	creams, lotions, ointments, powders, or medications on the wound site unless prescribed by your doctor
Worry about itching - itching along the wound site is common. Burning, numbness, and tingling along the site are also common
Bind your stomach to flatten it until your wound has healed
Lift heavy objects for 6 weeks

Question 6

I am a father. What should I do on delivery day?

Accepted Answer

You can help your partner with her pain during labour for normal delivery. This pain is called a contraction. Contractions help push the baby out. They usually start slowly and then come more frequently and become stronger.

You can help her with her pain at home by:
Accompanying her on a walk
Placing her in a hot bath or pouring hot water on her back
Taking deep breaths together

You will know when it is time to take her to the hospital when:
The time between each contraction is less than 5 minutes
She feels wetness or blood on her underwear
She is more than a week past her due date

Normal Delivery And C-Section Frequently Asked Questions