Prenatal & Antenatal Services

Prenatal & Antenatal Services

Childbirth Preparation and Maternity Services

Our childbirth education and maternity services empower expectant parents with knowledge and confidence through a variety of programs and supportive care.

Childbirth Preparation Classes:

  1. Preconceptional Counseling
    Information on adopting healthy lifestyle habits to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
  2. Early Pregnancy Classes
    Focus on common concerns during the first and early second trimesters.
  3. Childbirth Preparation Classes
    Led by certified Lamaze International instructors, these classes offer practical, evidence-based techniques to create a positive and memorable birth experience.
  4. Postpartum Classes
    Cover parenting skills, infant care, and breastfeeding support designed to meet the needs of new parents.

Additional Maternity Services:

  • Labor Support and Doula Services: Trained doulas provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth.
  • Midwife Services:
    • Antenatal care during pregnancy
    • Home births
    • Postnatal care
    • Breastfeeding support
    • Well Baby Clinics
    • Family planning services
  • Pregnancy and Post-Delivery Wellness:
    • Pregnancy and post-delivery gym
    • Pregnancy massage parlor
  • Perinatal Bereavement Support
  • Home Care Program: Postpartum follow-up care at home to support mother, newborn, and family adjustment

Midwifery Services

Expert Midwifery Care Focused on Natural Childbirth

At Kitale Hospital, our midwives are committed to supporting the natural process of childbirth with compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.

What to Expect from Our Midwives:

  • Patiently observe, educate, and support you throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
  • Quickly identify and refer any pregnancy complications to obstetric specialists.
  • Offer prenatal testing as an informed choice—not a routine requirement.
  • Provide counseling and emotional support focused on minimal intervention and empowering you to take charge of your birth experience.
  • Deliver babies in diverse settings including home births, hospitals, and birthing centers, ensuring safe and comfortable care tailored to your preferences.

Why Choose Midwifery Care?

Research shows that women receiving midwife-led care are:

  • Less likely to have antenatal hospital admissions.
  • More likely to attend antenatal education programs.
  • Less likely to require pain relief medications during labor.
  • More likely to have newborns who do not require resuscitation.
  • More satisfied overall with their prenatal, labor, and postnatal care.

Is Midwifery Right for You?

Midwife care is ideal if you:

  • Want to be an active partner in your maternity care decisions.
  • Desire a caregiver who listens deeply to your emotions and concerns.
  • Prefer a flexible, natural childbirth approach rather than medicalized care.
  • View pregnancy as a holistic human experience, not just a medical condition.

Discover how midwifery care at Kitale Hospital can enrich your pregnancy journey.


Certified Doula Support: Enhancing Your Birth Experience

What Is a Doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after birth. Derived from ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves," doulas help foster a positive, empowering birthing experience.

How Our DONA-International-Certified Doulas Help You:

  • Assist in preparing and fulfilling your personalized birth plan.
  • Provide unwavering support throughout labor, easing discomfort and anxiety.
  • Encourage and facilitate your partner’s meaningful involvement.
  • Understand the emotional and physiological needs of laboring mothers.
  • Offer objective guidance and help you make informed decisions.
  • Support clear communication among you, your partner, and medical staff.
  • Protect and nurture your memory of this pivotal life event.

Benefits of Doula Support

Clinical studies show doula-assisted births often result in:

  • Shorter labors and fewer complications.
  • Reduced need for medical interventions.
  • Increased breastfeeding success.
  • Higher parental confidence and well-being.
  • Lower rates of postpartum depression and stress.

Our doulas provide loving touch, positioning, and comfort to ensure you and your family feel nurtured and safe throughout your childbirth journey.

Experience the benefits of continuous, compassionate support—reach out to our doula team today.

Why Choose Kitale Hospital for Your Midwifery and Doula Needs?

At Kitale Hospital, we blend evidence-based care with a family-centered, compassionate approach that honors your unique birth preferences. Our skilled midwives and certified doulas work together to empower you with knowledge, comfort, and confidence.

Start Your Journey with Us Today

  • Personalized prenatal education and preparation.
  • Holistic labor and childbirth support.
  • Postpartum care tailored to you and your baby’s needs.

Your birth experience matters to us. Contact Kitale Hospital now to schedule a consultation with our midwifery and doula specialists and take the first step toward a safe, positive birthing journey.