# Health screening checklist for pregnant women in Kenya

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

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

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

> Antenatal care includes key checks for you and the baby. The key checks are HIV and syphilis, blood pressure and gestational diabetes.

## Your checks and how often

**Q: HIV and syphilis: how often?**

A: Tested at antenatal care.

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

A: At every visit.

**Q: Gestational diabetes: how often?**

A: A glucose test at 24 to 28 weeks if you are at higher risk.

**Q: Urine: how often?**

A: Checked for infection and protein.

**Q: Mood: how often?**

A: Mention how you are feeling.

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

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessments (Hypertension and diabetes assessment, KES 200) 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 Pregnant women**

| Checks | Start with |
| --- | --- |
| HIV and syphilis: tested at antenatal care \| Blood pressure: at every visit \| Gestational diabetes: a glucose test at 24 to 28 weeks if you are at higher risk \| Urine: checked for infection and protein \| Mood: mention how you are feeling | Hypertension and diabetes assessment, KES 200 |

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/)
- [NASCOP, Kenya HIV Testing Services Operational Manual (2022)](https://www.prepwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kenya-HTS-Manual.pdf)
- [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)

## Other checklists

- [Checks: family history of diabetes or high blood pressure](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-checklists/family-history-diabetes-hypertension)
- [Screening checklist: adults over 70 | My Wellness Health](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-checklists/over-70)
- [Screening checklist: employees and teams](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-checklists/workplace)