info@pumwanimaternity.go.ke General Waruingi St., Eastleigh, Nairobi

Imaging & Diagnostics

Ultrasound, X-ray and foetal monitoring — accurate answers that guide care during pregnancy and beyond.

Imaging Services

Seeing what matters, safely

Our imaging unit supports antenatal clinics, the labour ward, theatres and newborn care, with reports returned to your clinician the same day wherever possible.

Obstetric ultrasound

Dating and viability scans in early pregnancy, and anomaly scans at 18–22 weeks.

Growth & wellbeing scans

Serial growth assessment, amniotic fluid and placental checks for monitored pregnancies.

Cardiotocography (CTG)

Continuous foetal heart monitoring in labour and for high-risk antenatal reviews.

General X-ray

Chest and skeletal radiography for patients attending outpatient and emergency services.

Reporting & images

Written reports to your clinician and, where appropriate, printed images for your records.

Radiation safety

Strict precautions for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, children and staff.

What to Expect

Preparing for your examination

ExaminationPreparationHow long it takes
Obstetric ultrasoundCome with a comfortably full bladder for early scans; no fasting needed15–30 minutes
Growth / wellbeing scanBring your previous scan reports and ANC booklet20–30 minutes
CTG monitoringNo preparation; wear comfortable clothing20–40 minutes
General X-rayTell the radiographer if you may be pregnant10–15 minutes
Requesting an examination: bring the request form from your clinician. Outside emergency hours, imaging runs Monday to Saturday during the day — confirm at Reception or call +254 778 564 272 in an emergency.