Maternity Registration (birth Planning Paperwork)

1. Maternity Registration (Birth Planning Paperwork) – Law Simplified (Kenya) Maternity registration and birth planning involve official registration of a pregnancy, hospital or facility choice for delivery, and arrangements for birth certification. It aligns with the Births and Deaths Registration Act (Cap. 149) and Ministry of Health (MoH) protocols. 2. Procedure to Follow by Scenario Scenario Steps 👩🏽‍⚕️ Public Hospital (e.g., via Linda Mama/NHIF) Attend ANC (Antenatal Clinic) at 12–16 weeks → Get Mother & Child Health (MCH) Booklet → Register for Linda Mama/NHIF cover if eligible → Select birth facility and confirm estimated delivery date 🏥 Private Hospital Birth Choose facility → Pay booking deposit (if needed) → Attend ANC → Fill maternity registration forms → Retain ANC card & medical history 🏡 Home Birth or Traditional Birth Attendant Inform nearest Public Health Officer in advance → Arrange a midwife → Ensure post-birth notification for civil registration 🗃 Birth Certificate Issuance after Delivery Ensure health facility fills Notification of Birth → Present ID of mother, baby’s clinic card, and notification slip at Civil Registration Services 3. Required Documents For Maternity Registration For Birth Certificate Mother’s ID or passport Notification of Birth (Form B1) NHIF card / Linda Mama registration (if public) Copy of mother’s and father’s ID Antenatal booklet (MCH booklet) Baby’s clinic/immunization card...