| Hi there - I'm also very new to HK and discovered I was pregnant a week after arriving. I panicked and booked into the Matilda, but have since decided to go to the Queen Mary (we're not insured). Its been a weight off my mind not to have to worry about the cost, which can spiral out of control with the private hospitals I think. Obviously I haven't actually delivered yet, but have spoken to people who have been to QM and have good things to say about the excellent medical care they received there. You can also keep your baby with you the whole time (doesn't get sent to nursery). I've had a look round, and the facilities look absolutely fine (v. similar to the Matilda to be honest except you're in a bigger hospital). I've been to the Tsan Yuk for prenatal appointments and the doctors are patient, friendly, speak excellent English and seem very thorough. The only thing is, there is a lot of hanging around in the public system. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that being part of the public system is not scary at all, its absolutely fine - so if you do decide to go that way you have nothing to worry about. In your situation I would be tempted to use my insurance to cover private ultrasounds, antenatal classes etc. and then deliver at the Queen Mary (I'm still seeing my private dr from time to time and if at any point I want a second opinion), but obviously you must do what you feel most comfortable with.  |