# Health screening checklist for new mothers in Kenya

_The health checks new mothers in Kenya should have, how often, and where to start. From My Wellness Health._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-checklists/after-birth

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> The weeks after birth are about your recovery as well as the baby's. The key checks are mood, blood pressure and blood sugar.

## Your checks and how often

**Q: Mood: how often?**

A: Postpartum depression affected nearly 1 in 5 mothers in one Kenyan study.

**Q: Blood pressure: how often?**

A: Especially if it was high in pregnancy.

**Q: Blood sugar: how often?**

A: If you had gestational diabetes, test after birth and every 3 years.

**Q: Cervical screening: how often?**

A: From 6 weeks after delivery if due.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessments (Mental health screening, KES 100) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

**Checklist for New mothers**

| Checks | Start with |
| --- | --- |
| Mood: postpartum depression affected nearly 1 in 5 mothers in one Kenyan study \| Blood pressure: especially if it was high in pregnancy \| Blood sugar: if you had gestational diabetes, test after birth and every 3 years \| Cervical screening: from 6 weeks after delivery if due | Mental health screening, KES 100 |

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)