Most of the health complications include haemorrhage, fistula, postpartum depression, and numerous others that, if left untreated and undiagnosed, can pose significant risks.
The facility is the first of its kind in Kwale and is expected to serve residents across the county starting in July, taking just three months to complete.
The governor said the county has established 155 dispensaries, which are equipped with medicine and have qualified medical personnel across the county.
A single daily calcium pill is just as effective as the current three-pill regimen in preventing complications.
The ultrasound machine will be used in antenatal care to assess foetal development, gestational age, foetal position, and number of foetuses.