Parenthood is a dream that many, if not all, women dream of. However, some of these dreams are cut short just a few hours to winning the title – a mother.
A 2019 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year about 295 000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth globally. WHO notes that 94 percent of these deaths occur in low and lower-middle-income countries.
Another Study by the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) estimates that 6,300 women die annually during pregnancy and childbirth in Kenya.
Various factors contribute to these deaths, from negligence in health centers, lack of appropriate care during pregnancy, or lack of skilled health attendants.
All these deaths are preventable if women receive essential health services. Various hospitals in Kenya have been given a thumb up for the best maternity services.
The list is formulated according to the number of times a hospital was recommended when the question was posed on social media.
Key reasons why the mothers recommended the maternity hospitals are due to factors such as the nature of the maternity staff, are they friendly, ready to answer questions, and provide guidance politely.
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Others include cleanness of the facility, cost of delivery, is it worth the service?, and Maternity resources, as this built their confidence and made them feel safe to deliver at the facility.
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
Kenyatta National Hospital is a tertiary level 6 hospital and one of Kenya’s oldest public and referral hospitals. The facility has dedicated specialists to serve the needs of expectant women and newborn babies.
According to its website, normal delivery at the facility cost from Sh 55,000 and Sh 160,000 for a Caesarean section.
The facility encourages mothers to register for NHIF and LINDA MAMA insurance covers to cater to delivery and post-delivery cost.
Komarock Modern Healthcare
This hospital is among the top rising health facilities providing outstanding health care services through highly skilled competent personnel and modern technology.
It currently has four branches, all in Nairobi and Tharaka Nithi counties. A normal delivery costs 45,000 shillings (midwife-assisted), while a gynecologist-assisted delivery costs 70,000 shillings.
The hospital charges 135,000 shillings for caesarian section delivery.
Ruai Family Hospital
It’s located near Kangundo Road, in Ruai, opposite Ruai Mosque in Nairobi. This hospital is well known for providing excellent maternity care.
Ruai Family Hospital starts the journey with you right from the moment you get the news of your pregnancy by focusing on Antenatal Health promotion, nutritional interventions, and early detection of pregnancy-related conditions.
Their delivery options include midwife-assisted and gynecologist–assisted delivery. The charges for normal delivery are 40,000 shillings (midwife-assisted), 60,000 shillings (gynecologist-assisted), and 120,000 shillings for a caesarian delivery.
 St Mary’s Mission Hospital
It’s a faith-based level 4 facility that offers affordable and accessible quality health care. It has two branches, one in Langata, Nairobi, and the other in Rift Valley – Elementaita, Nakuru County.
St. Mary’s Lang’ata charges 30,000 shillings for caesarian section delivery and 13,000 shillings for normal delivery.
Kijabe Mission Hospital
AIC Kijabe Hospital is well known for its quality, affordable maternity services. It charges 15,000- 20,000 shillings for normal delivery, and NHIF covers 10,000 shillings. The Caesarean section costs 50,000-60,000 shillings, and NHIF covers 30,000 shillings.
Jacaranda Maternity Hospital
Located in Kahawa West along Kamiti Road, the hospital is one of the most affordable healthcare facilities in Nairobi. The hospital charges 25,000 shillings for normal delivery and 60,000 shillings for caesarian delivery.
Coptic Hospital
The Coptic Hospital is located opposite China Center along Ngong Road. The facility is a fully-fledged hospital under the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The hospital provides excellent care for pregnant women, including gynecological check-ups and antenatal and postnatal clinics.
 It also has maternity and pediatric facilities. The facility’s maternity charges are Ksh 50,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 140,000 for a caesarian delivery.
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Avenue Hospital
This is another hospital offering quality, affordable services. It has branches in Nairobi, Thika, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
It offers a normal delivery package at 30,000 shillings, the ABC (Antenatal care, birth till childcare) maternity package at 130,000 shillings, and the midwife delivery package at 40,000 shillings.