Antenatal (ANC) Care Package in Kathmandu: 20+ Pregnancy Tests at Home with Mero Hospital

Pregnancy is one of the most closely monitored phases of a woman’s health, and routine antenatal checkups play the biggest role in catching complications early. However, many expecting mothers in Kathmandu struggle to juggle lab visits, ultrasound appointments, and doctor consultations across different clinics — especially in the later trimesters. That’s why Mero Hospital created the Antenatal (ANC) Care Package, which bundles every essential pregnancy test, an abdominal ultrasound, and a doctor consultation into a single home-based visit, priced at Rs. 8,500 instead of Rs. 10,325.

What Is the ANC Care Package?

The ANC Care Package is a home healthcare bundle built specifically for pregnant women in Kathmandu who want comprehensive prenatal screening without visiting multiple labs. First, a trained phlebotomist visits your home to collect samples. Then, Mero Hospital arranges your ultrasound, and finally a doctor reviews all your results with you — every step coordinated by Nepal’s home-based medical services provider.

This kind of consolidated testing matters because antenatal screening isn’t just one test. Instead, it’s a series of blood, urine, hormonal, and infection screenings that doctors recommend at different stages of pregnancy to protect both mother and baby.

What’s Included in the Package

Overall, the package covers more than 20 individual tests and services:

  • Blood Glucose (FBS/RBS and PPBS/HbA1c) — screens for gestational diabetes
  • Thyroid Function Test (T3, T4, TSH) — checks thyroid health, which affects fetal brain development
  • Serology — general infection and immunity screening
  • Blood Grouping — essential for delivery planning and Rh-factor compatibility
  • Blood Profile (CBC/ESR) — checks for anemia and infection markers
  • Urine RME (Routine and Microscopic Examination)
  • Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Virus screening)
  • Urine Culture/Sensitivity (C/S)
  • HBsAg (Rapid) — Hepatitis B screening
  • HIV I & II screening
  • VDRL (Syphilis screening)
  • Vitamin D3 levels
  • Ultrasound (Abdomen & Pelvis)
  • Doctor Consultation to review all results

Altogether, these tests give you a near-complete picture of maternal and fetal health in one coordinated visit rather than a dozen separate hospital trips.

Why Book This as a Home Package Instead of Visiting a Lab

For expecting mothers, especially in the second and third trimesters, mobility and comfort matter a lot. So, booking the ANC package at home offers several clear advantages:

  • No travel or waiting rooms. Because sample collection happens right at your doorstep in Kathmandu, you avoid fatigue, traffic, and long queues.
  • One coordinated visit instead of many. Rather than booking separate appointments for blood work, thyroid tests, and ultrasound, you get everything scheduled together.
  • Cost savings. At Rs. 8,500 against a combined actual value of Rs. 10,325, you pay roughly 18% less than you would for each test individually.
  • Doctor-reviewed results. Since a consultation is built in, a doctor explains your reports clearly instead of leaving you to interpret a stack of lab papers alone.
  • Privacy and comfort. First-time mothers and those with high-risk pregnancies especially value this, since it limits outside exposure.

Who Should Book This Package

This package suits:

  • Pregnant women in Kathmandu (Buddhanagar and surrounding areas) who want a full antenatal workup in one visit
  • Expecting mothers who find frequent hospital visits physically tiring, especially later in pregnancy
  • Families of Nepalis living abroad who want to arrange comprehensive prenatal care for a mother back home
  • Anyone whose gynecologist has recommended a full panel of first- or second-trimester screening tests

How to Book the ANC Care Package

Booking with Mero Hospital is straightforward. Here’s how it works:

  1. Call or message 01-4794311 or 9801819109 to schedule a home visit.
  2. Confirm your address. Mero Hospital operates from Buddhanagar-10, Kathmandu, and serves patients across the valley.
  3. Welcome the sample collector home. A trained professional visits at your preferred time.
  4. Complete your ultrasound and consultation. Both happen as part of the same coordinated package.
  5. Review your reports. Finally, you go over everything with a doctor to understand next steps.

Alternatively, you can book online through www.merohospital.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ANC Care Package suitable for every trimester of pregnancy?

Doctors commonly recommend most of the included tests (blood glucose, thyroid, CBC, urine tests) across the first and second trimesters. Even so, it’s best to confirm timing with your gynecologist, since some tests are trimester-specific.

Do I need a doctor’s prescription to book this package?

Not necessarily. While a gynecologist’s recommendation helps, Mero Hospital’s included doctor consultation can also guide you if you’re booking independently.

How long does home sample collection take?

Generally, blood and urine sample collection takes just 15–20 minutes, and the team schedules the ultrasound separately as part of the coordinated package.

Is this cheaper than getting each test done separately?

Yes. The bundled offer price of Rs. 8,500 costs less than the combined actual price of Rs. 10,325 you’d pay for the same 20+ tests and services individually.