How much does a C-section cost in Lagos?
C-section rate in Lagos private hospitals is 30-40%. Costs range from ₦150K at LUTH to ₦2M at Lagoon — for the same procedure.
3 procedures priced3 HMO plans cover this
Cost breakdown
Prices across general/public, private, and premium hospital tiers
| Procedure | General/Public | Private | Premium | HMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound Scan Abdominal, pelvic, or obstetric ultrasound. Essential for pregnancy monitoring — most women get 3-5 scans during pregnancy. | ₦5K–15K | ₦10K–30K | ₦15K–40K | Free with most HMO plans (maternity coverage required for obstetric) |
Caesarean Section (C-Section) Surgical delivery. Includes surgery, anaesthesia, hospital stay (3-5 days), medications, and newborn care. C-section rate in Lagos private hospitals is 30-40%. 💡 C-section at LUTH: N150K-N350K. At Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi: N800K-N2M. Same procedure, 5x price difference. | ₦150K–350K | ₦400K–1.2M | ₦500K–2M | Partially covered — copay N50K-N300K depending on plan |
Antenatal Care (Full Package) Complete pregnancy care: 8-12 visits, blood tests, ultrasound scans, supplements. Usually paid as a package. | ₦30K–80K | ₦80K–250K | ₦100K–400K | Covered on maternity plans |
HMO plans that cover C-section
3 relevant plans — coverage matrix and prices
MyCoverGeniusCHEAPEST
ZenCare · Standard
₦10,000
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental
Reliance Health
Premium Family · Premium
₦13,500
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental
Hygeia
HyFamily · Family
₦19,176
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Network | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MyCoverGeniusCHEAPEST ZenCare · Standard Families and individuals needing comprehensive coverage including maternity, chronic care, dental, and mental health. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦10,000 per month | ₦120,000 | 1,600 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
Reliance Health Premium Family · Premium Full family coverage including maternity, dental, optical, chronic, and mental health. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦13,500 per month | ₦162,000 | 800 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
Hygeia HyFamily · Family Families wanting the widest hospital network. Maternity, dental, optical all included. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦19,176 per month | ₦230,112 | 2,000 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |