Maternity and Family planning

Maternity & Family Planning at Anufohun Medical Center: Your Journey, Our Support

From planning your first pregnancy to welcoming your newest addition – and everything in between – we’re with you every step of the way.

At Anufohun Medical Center, we believe that every woman deserves compassionate, expert care for her reproductive health. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a parent, already expecting, or want to prevent pregnancy until the right time – our maternity and family planning team is here for you.

No judgment. No pressure. Just respectful, personalized care.

Maternity Services: From Conception to Newborn

Before Pregnancy (Preconception Care)

Planning for a healthy pregnancy before it happens.

We help you with:

• Health checkups to ensure your body is ready

• Medication reviews (some medications aren’t safe in pregnancy)

• Folic acid prescriptions (prevents birth defects)

• Genetic screening for conditions like sickle cell

• Nutrition and weight counseling

• Vaccination updates

“We want your baby to have the healthiest possible start – even before conception.”

During Pregnancy (Prenatal Care)

Regular checkups to monitor you and your growing baby.

We provide:

• First trimester (weeks 1–12) – Pregnancy confirmation, dating ultrasound, blood tests

• Second trimester (weeks 13–26) – Anatomy scan (we check baby’s organs), glucose test for diabetes

• Third trimester (weeks 27–40) – Growth scans, position checks, monitoring for complications

We also manage high-risk pregnancies:

• Gestational diabetes

• High blood pressure (preeclampsia)

• Twins or triplets

• Previous pregnancy loss

• Mothers over 35

Labor, Delivery & Birth

Safe, respectful childbirth in a modern, well-equipped unit.

Your birth options include:

• Natural vaginal delivery with pain management options

• Assisted delivery (vacuum or forceps if needed)

• Cesarean section (C-section) – planned or emergency

• VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) for eligible mothers

• Water birth available

• Your chosen support person welcome throughout

Pain relief options:

• Epidural anesthesia (most effective)

• IV pain medications

• Nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”)

• Warm showers, birth balls, massage, breathing techniques

After Baby Arrives (Postpartum Care)

Support for you and your newborn in the days and weeks after birth.

We provide:

• Hospital recovery monitoring

• Breastfeeding support and lactation consultants

• Wound care (for C-section or tears)

• Newborn checks, vaccinations, and hearing screening

• Postpartum depression screening and support

• Six-week postpartum checkup (including birth control discussion)

Family Planning Services: Your Body, Your Choice, Your Future

We offer a full range of contraceptive options – because the best birth control is the one that works for your body, lifestyle, and goals.

Our Family Planning Options:

We also offer:

• Contraception counseling – Helping you choose the best method

• IUD and implant insertion/removal – Quick, in-office procedure

• Emergency contraception – Available without prescription

• Postpartum family planning – Discuss birth control before you leave the hospital

• Teen-friendly services – Confidential, non-judgmental care (where legally permitted)

Why Choose Anufohun Medical Center?

• Board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists – Experts you can trust

• Certified nurse-midwives – For low-risk, natural births

• 24/7 emergency obstetrics coverage – A doctor is always in the hospital

• Modern birthing suites – Private, comfortable labor rooms

• Level 2 nursery – Care for babies born at 32 weeks or later

• Female providers available – If you prefer a woman doctor

• Language support – English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa

• Affordable care – Transparent pricing, payment plans available

• No referral needed – Book directly with our maternity team

When to See Us

For maternity:

• You’re thinking about getting pregnant (preconception visit)

• You just got a positive pregnancy test

• You have vaginal bleeding or severe cramping in early pregnancy

• You’re past 20 weeks and notice decreased fetal movement

• You have severe headache, vision changes, or sudden swelling

• Your water breaks or you’re having regular contractions

For family planning:

• You want to start or change birth control

• You need emergency contraception (morning-after pill)

• You want a permanent solution (tubal ligation)

• Your IUD or implant needs removal or replacement

• You have questions about your options