Frequently Asked Questions

You can call the office or the clinic, send us a message on WhatsApp, or use the form on our Contact page. We will get back to you to agree on a date and clinic that suit you.

Dr. Mutiso sees patients at two clinics in Nairobi: Fortis Suites Clinic (main clinic), Fortis Suites, Hospital Rd, 3rd Floor, Suite No. 305, and KNH Doctors Plaza Clinic, Suite No. 27. You can get directions to either clinic from our Contact page.

Please bring your ID, any previous medical records or test results, and a list of the medicines you take. If you plan to use insurance, bring your insurance card as well.

As soon as you know you are pregnant. Early check-ups help us follow your health and your baby's growth from the start, and plan a safe delivery with you.

The safe range is about 10 to 12 kg over the whole pregnancy. We check your weight at each visit and let you know if you need to adjust.

Yes. Sex is safe throughout a normal pregnancy, with no restrictions unless you are advised otherwise for a medical reason by a qualified doctor.

Yes, exercise is encouraged, unless you are advised otherwise for a medical reason by a qualified doctor. Walking, swimming and gentle stretching are good choices; avoid high-impact or risky activities such as diving.

Yes. A caesarean section is a safe operation when done by a skilled doctor in a well-equipped hospital, and we explain every step with you beforehand.

Once a year. A yearly Pap smear finds early changes in the cervix before they turn into cancer.

As soon as you become sexually active. Starting early means any changes are found when they are easiest to treat.

Examine your own breasts once a month, and have a breast examination by a doctor once a year.