Participants during "Pregnancy Fair" at Premier Hospital in Nyali, Mombasa County, on June 6, 2026. [Jotham Mghendi, Standard]
Doctors have urged expectant mothers to seek early antenatal care to help prevent complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
They warned that while most pregnancies progress safely, conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, placental complications, infections, and mental health challenges can pose serious risks if not detected and managed early.
The professionals made the call during a maternal health forum dubbed “Pregnancy Fair” organised by Premier Hospital in Mombasa.
The forum brought together pregnant women, healthcare professionals, nutritionists, psychologists, pediatric specialists, and physiotherapists to discuss challenges facing mothers before and after delivery.
