Here is a list of some of the best maternity hospitals in Nairobi:
- Karen Hospital: This state-of-the-art private hospital offers exceptional services from world-class doctors. Normal delivery at the general ward costs Ksh 138,000, while a private room costs Ksh 176,000. Caesarean delivery at the general ward is Ksh 252,000 and in a private room it is Ksh 290,000.
- Nairobi Hospital: This hospital charges Ksh 90,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 190,000 for caesarean section. It is located on Argwings Kodhek Road and can be reached at 020 284 5000.
- Nairobi Women’s Hospital: This well-equipped private hospital charges Ksh 30,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 145,000 for caesarean section. It is located in the Hurlingham Medicare Plaza on Argwings Kodhek Road and can be reached at +254 20 272 6821.
- Aga Khan Hospital: This hospital charges Ksh 120,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 220,000 for caesarean section. It is located on 3rd Parklands Avenue and Limuru Road and can be reached at +254 20 366 2000.
- M.P Shah Hospital: This reputable 210-bed capacity private hospital offers quality maternal services at a cost of between Ksh 99,000 and Ksh 220,000 for normal and caesarean section delivery. They can be reached at 0722 204 427.
- Nairobi West Hospital: This hospital charges Ksh 55,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 168,000 for caesarean delivery. It is located off Lang’ata Road and Gandhi Avenue and can be reached at 0730 600 000.
- Mater Hospital: This hospital charges Ksh 60,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 165,000 for caesarian delivery. It is located on Dunga Road and South B, and can be reached at 0719 073 000 or 0732 163 000.
- Meridian Equator Hospital: This hospital charges Ksh 65,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 180,000 for caesarean section. It is located on Bukani Road and Nairobi West Shopping Centre and can be reached at 0722 207 623.
- Kenyatta National Hospital- Private Wing: This is the oldest and best referral hospital in the country. It offers affordable and professional maternal services at a deposit of Ksh 50,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 80,000 for caesarean delivery. NHIF cardholders can access maternal services free of charge. It is located on Hospital Road in Upper Hill and can be reached at 020 272 6300 or 0709 854 000.
- Avenue Hospital: This is one of the best maternity hospitals in Nairobi. It offers a normal delivery package, ABC package and midwife delivery package. Maternal packages range from Ksh 30,000 to 130,000. It is located on Parklands Avenue and can be reached at 0732 175 000 or 0711 060 000.
- Coptic Hospital: This hospital charges between Ksh 35,000 to 80,000 for normal and caesarian delivery respectively. It is located opposite China Centre on Ngong Road.
- Metropolitan Hospital: This renowned private hospital charges Ksh 40,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 200,000 for caesarean section. It is located off Rabai Road in Buruburu.
- Bristol Park Hospital: Offers normal delivery at a cost of Ksh 30,000-35,000 and caesarean section at Ksh 100,000-120,000. Located on Fedha Road, Fedha Estate.
- Guru Nanak Hospital: A multi-speciality private hospital that charges Ksh 40,000 for normal delivery and Ksh 155,000 for caesarean section. Located in Pangani and can be reached at 0722 203 884.
- Ruai Family Hospital (RFH): A reputable private hospital that boasts a dedicated maternal team committed to providing accessible, safe and high-quality care to women and their newborns. Normal delivery costs Ksh 40, 000. Located opposite Ruai Mosque, Along Kangundo Road and can be reached at 0700 773 884.
- Jacaranda Maternity Hospital: An NHIF accredited provider for high quality, affordable client-centric and respectful maternal and child health care. Normal delivery costs between Ksh 18,000-25,000 with NHIF covering Ksh 10,000. A caesarean section costs between Ksh 41,000-55,000 with NHIF covering Ksh 30,000. Located on Kamiti Road, Kahawa West and can be reached at 254 731 999 077
- Midhill Hospital: A baby delivery hospital that takes the best care of the mother before, during and after delivery. Normal delivery costs Ksh 10,000 and caesarian section costs Ksh 30,000. Located on Naivasha Road, Dagoretti and can be reached at 0713 338 084.
- Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital: A well-equipped maternity ward that caters for antenatal mothers and children below 5 years. Normal delivery costs about Ksh 13,000 and C-section is Ksh 35,000. Located opposite Safari Park Hotel and can be reached at 0721 451 397.
- Pumwani Maternity Hospital: An obstetric and referral hospital for delivery of expectant mothers. Offers free services to women for normal delivery. Located on General Waruingi Street, Eastleigh and can be reached at 0722 533650.
- St Mary’s Mission Hospital: A faith-based hospital that has departments specializing in caring for women during pregnancy and childbirth. Normal delivery costs between Ksh 10,000-13,000 and caesarian delivery costs between Ksh 20,000-25,000. Located in Lang’ata and can be reached at 0717 305 204 or 0718 663 442.
- Komarock Modern Healthcare Hospital: Normal delivery by a midwife is Ksh 45,000, normal delivery by gynaecology is Ksh 70,000 and caesarean package is Ksh 135,000.
When choosing a hospital for your maternity care, it's always a good idea to conduct your own research and speak with your doctor.