From Bump to Baby: Your Antenatal Care Journey

Woo Hoo, congratulations – you have a little bun in the oven! Get your pregnancy off to a healthy start by scheduling your first antenatal clinic appointment at Tibu Health.
Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy.
The doctor providing your antenatal care will:
● Check the health of you and your baby.
● Give you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise.
● Discuss your options and choices for your care during pregnancy.
● Answer any questions you may have.
It’s best to see a GP or obstetrician/gynecologist as early as possible to get the information you need about having a healthy pregnancy. Here’s what to look forward to in your first appointment:
● Your doctor will give you written information about how many appointments you’re likely to have and when they’ll happen. If you’re expecting your first child, you’ll have up to 10 antenatal appointments. If you have had a baby before, you’ll have around 7 appointments, but sometimes you may have more – for example, if you develop a medical condition.
● Your doctor will record and add your details at each appointment. These are your maternity notes.
● To ensure you get the best pregnancy care, your doctor will ask you many questions about your and your family’s health and preferences.
● Your doctor will carry out some antenatal checks and tests, some of which will be done throughout your pregnancy, such as urine tests and blood pressure checks. The results may affect your choices later in pregnancy, so it’s important not to miss them.

Waiting times in clinics can vary and waiting a long time for an appointment can be particularly difficult. At Tibu Health, you’re assured of the best possible environment, with spaces as comfy as your living room and timely appointments. In addition to offering excellent laboratory services, Tibu has partnered with Goodlife to ensure you leave with your medication, making your visit truly all-inclusive.

Throughout the month of May, Tibu Health is offering discounted antenatal tests to moms-to-be at all its clinics. The clinics are located at My Town Mall, Karen, Prof. Nelson Awori, Upper Hill, and Kahawa Sukari, opposite Quickmart, inside Goodlife Pharmacy. Call 0111 151 200 to book an appointment.