At Nankem Hospital, we support every family’s birth journey with compassionate, evidence-based maternity care. With our modern labour and delivery facilities and our experienced team, whether you choose a vaginal birth or require medical intervention, we are committed to providing safe care while respecting your preferences whenever possible.
Vaginal Birth
We encourage mobility, comfort measures and continuous support during labour, while carefully monitoring the wellbeing of both mother and baby.
Pain Relief
A range of pain management options, including epidural anaesthesia, are available to help you have the birth experience that is right for you.
Caesarean Birth
Elective and emergency Caesarean sections are performed when medically indicated or when they represent the safest option for mother and baby.
NEWBORN CARE
Nankem Hospital has a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipped to care for newborns who need additional monitoring and treatment.
Our maternity services are supported by experienced paediatricians and round-the-clock medical support, dedicated to the care of newborn babies, particularly those born prematurely or requiring specialised medical attention.
Our NICU is equipped with:
- Incubators
- Neonatal ventilators
- Open care systems and baby warmers
- Vital signs monitors
- Intravenous infusion pumps
Our ambulance is equipped with a transport incubator, allowing newborns requiring tertiary care to be safely transferred while maintaining an optimal thermal environment.