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Obstetrics, gynaecology & family planning

Care before, during and after pregnancy from our obstetricians, doctors and midwives, plus a full range of family planning methods.

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Nurse caring for a newborn in an incubator
The maternity ward

Your care, step by step

1. Before pregnancyAdvice to help you plan a healthy pregnancy.
2. Antenatal careRegular check-ups while you are pregnant.
3. BirthDelivery with our midwives and doctors.
4. After the birthPostnatal care for you and your baby.

Gynaecology

Our gynaecologist and team diagnose and treat a wide range of women's health problems, including:

  • Fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Heavy periods
  • Painful periods
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Polyps in the womb or its lining
  • Prolapse of the womb or vagina
  • Cervical screening and HPV testing
  • Sexual health checks and contraception
  • HPV vaccination (free for eligible girls)

When to see our gynaecologist

  • Heavy periods
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Irregular periods, or periods that stop and start
  • Pain in your tummy or pelvis, during or between periods
  • Itching or burning
  • Unusual vaginal discharge

Gynaecology clinic: Monday and Wednesday, 09:00 to 12:30. Call +256 701 964 582 to book, or message us on WhatsApp.

Breast health

Our doctors check breast problems and can arrange a breast ultrasound scan here at the hospital. If you need more tests or treatment, we refer you and help you with the next step.

See a doctor if you notice: a lump, a change in the shape or skin of a breast, discharge from a nipple, or pain that does not go away. Most breast changes are not cancer, but it is always worth getting them checked early. Cancer care at GCGH

Family planning

We offer a wide range of contraception, so you can choose when to have children and how far apart. Leaving at least two years between births is safer for both mother and baby.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health initiative

GCGH started this initiative in 2014 because of high rates of complications and deaths in pregnancy. We collect data to find and prevent avoidable causes of maternal death, with extra support for women most at risk: very young mothers, older mothers and women with disabilities.

Living with HIV and pregnant?

Our ART Centre works with the maternity team to protect your baby. HIV care at GCGH

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