A 4.6 kilogram baby, a pregnancy that had gone past its expected date, and severe high blood pressure were among the situations doctors at Kakoso First Level Hospital had to manage during five Caesarean deliveries carried out over two days.

 

The procedures were performed on August 19 and August 21, 2026, with all five mothers and their babies reported to be in stable condition.

 

The cases also showed why health workers continue to encourage pregnant women to start antenatal care early and attend their scheduled clinic visits.

 

The first procedure involved a first time mother with a suspected big baby. She delivered a 3.9 kilogram boy.

 

The second involved a woman whose pregnancy had gone past the expected delivery date and who had previously undergone a Caesarean section. She delivered a 4.5 kilogram boy.

 

Another first time mother was diagnosed with cephalopelvic disproportion, a condition where the baby's size or position can make normal delivery difficult. She delivered a 4.6 kilogram boy.

 

The fourth case involved a woman with severe pre eclampsia and two previous Caesarean sections. She delivered a 3.8 kilogram boy.

 

The fifth mother also had a post date pregnancy and a previous Caesarean section. She delivered a 3.6 kilogram girl.

 

The five procedures were carried out between 08:32 and 15:34 hours.

 

According to Kakoso First Level Hospital, four of the babies weighed more than 3.8 kilograms, with some of the pregnancies involving conditions that required careful monitoring and surgical intervention.

 

The hospital says early antenatal booking gives health workers an opportunity to identify and manage potential complications, including suspected big babies, pregnancies that go beyond the expected date and high blood pressure.

 

The Caesarean sections were performed by a team led by Dr. D. Mukupa, with support from anaesthetist H. Kasonde, scrub nurse Sr. Chanda Mofya, midwife Sr. Selina Musonda, porter Ketty Mwale and student nurses Getrude Mulenga and Chanda Mwansa.

 

The fourth and fifth procedures were also supported by OBGY surgeon Dr. R. Kapipi.

 

Kakoso First Level Hospital says it remains committed to providing safe maternity and surgical services while encouraging expectant mothers to seek care early and keep up with their antenatal visits.