Antenatal care at St. Paul's Mission Hospital

Maternal & Neonatal Care

Antenatal
Clinic (ANC)

Safe, supported care from your very first visit through to delivery — for you and your baby.

The Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at St. Paul's provides essential care and monitoring during pregnancy to ensure the health of both mother and baby. At each visit you will receive a comprehensive check-up, health education, and personalised guidance from our clinical team to help you enjoy a safe and healthy pregnancy.

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Your Visit Schedule

What to expect
at each visit.

1st Visit

Before 16 Weeks

Select a visit above to see what our clinical team will check and discuss with you at each stage of your pregnancy.

What happens at this visit

  • Full medical history and physical examination
  • Blood pressure, weight & height measurement
  • Blood tests — Hb, blood group & Rhesus factor
  • Urinalysis for protein, glucose, and infection
  • HIV, Syphilis & Hepatitis B testing
  • Nutrition counselling and danger sign education

Next: 2nd Visit — 20 – 24 Weeks

2nd Visit

20 – 24 Weeks

Select a visit above to see what our clinical team will check and discuss with you at each stage of your pregnancy.

What happens at this visit

  • Fundal height measurement
  • Foetal heartbeat check
  • Iron and folate supplement review
  • Screening for infections
  • Foetal movement awareness education
  • Birth preparedness discussion begins

Next: 3rd Visit — 28 – 32 Weeks

3rd Visit

28 – 32 Weeks

Select a visit above to see what our clinical team will check and discuss with you at each stage of your pregnancy.

What happens at this visit

  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Foetal movement assessment
  • Weight tracking and nutritional review
  • Discussion on birth preparedness
  • Danger signs review
  • Supplement compliance check

Next: 4th Visit — 36 Weeks and beyond

4th Visit

36 Weeks and beyond

Select a visit above to see what our clinical team will check and discuss with you at each stage of your pregnancy.

What happens at this visit

  • Final pregnancy review
  • Delivery plan confirmation
  • Postnatal care counselling
  • Breastfeeding preparation
  • Emergency contacts and referral plan
  • Newborn care education

First Visit

Physical
Examination.

During your first ANC visit, our clinical team will carry out a thorough physical examination to understand your baseline health and identify any conditions that need attention early in your pregnancy.

01

Blood Pressure

Initial check for hypertension or preeclampsia.

02

Pulse Rate

Assesses maternal heart rate and circulatory status.

03

Respiratory Rate

Identifies breathing difficulties or infections.

04

Temperature

Detects fever or signs of infection.

05

Weight & Height

Used to calculate BMI for nutritional assessment.

06

Breast Examination

Checks for abnormalities and prepares for breastfeeding.

07

Abdominal Examination

Determines uterine size and foetal growth.

08

External Genitalia

Inspected for lesions, discharge, or signs of infection.

09

General Appearance

Notes pallor, oedema, or jaundice.

Haemoglobin (Hb)

Detects anaemia and assesses blood health.

Blood Group & Rhesus Factor

Identifies risk of Rh incompatibility.

Urinalysis

Screens for protein, glucose, and infection.

Random Blood Sugar (RBS)

Detects gestational diabetes.

TB Screening

Early detection of tuberculosis in pregnancy.

Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT)

Given to prevent TB infection progression.

Obstetric Ultrasound

Confirms gestational age and foetal well-being.

HIV, Syphilis & Hepatitis B

Essential for preventing mother-to-child transmission.

Couple HIV Counselling & Testing

Promotes shared prevention and care.

Vaccination Review

Ensures tetanus and relevant immunisations are up to date.

Laboratory Tests

Antenatal Profile
& Investigations.

These investigations help our team identify any risks early and ensure both you and your baby receive the right care throughout your pregnancy.

A note on privacy

All tests including HIV and STI screening are conducted with full confidentiality and your informed consent. You may ask questions at any point.

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