Which Hospital to Choose?
- 02-26-2009, 07:58 PM #17Registered User
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Thanks for the Matilda info dmk cheung. I am a HK resident and I have already had the $350 bill from the QM for my first child BUT I just can't do it there again. So we are looking at a large amount of money but its worth it for alot of different reasons. Anyway, my question is what type of package you paid for?
- 02-26-2009, 08:04 PM #18
yes, i understand that she's looking for a private hospital. however to say, "a little bit more" is a little bit misleading. not necessarily for the OP, but for anyone else that may come along and read this thread in the future. i also realise that private hospital vs private patient at a public hospital is about the same.
good luck niahbear! i hope you find a hospital you are happy with!
- 03-01-2009, 04:12 PM #19Registered User
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my friend had given birth to both of her children in Matilda, and the bill was over $100K each, of cause she had C-section, I guess that could be more expensive than a natural birth...
- 03-02-2009, 02:03 PM #20Registered User
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I gave birth at the Union a few years ago and my hospital bill came to around $25K (4days/3nights twin room incl. meals, and $9K doctors delivery fee). I was induced on a Saturday and had an assisted delivery (vacuum) and only used gas during the labour.
My OBGYN visits were only $380 each time including the vitamins, and $1500 for the anomaly scan. Having said that, the clinic was always very busy so a lot of waiting around unless you managed to get the early slots.
Bear in mind that you may not get the room choice you want at the Union. There were no private rooms available when I checked in which was very disappointing because I wanted the baby to room in with me, and the option for my husband to spend the night too.
Since that didn't work out, I had to visit the nursery every 4hrs for feedings and my hubby could only hold the baby for 30mins each night (and that was only if he had put his name down in advance!).
Next time around, I am seriously thinking of going public or as a private patient at a public hospital just because I want my baby next to me.
- 09-22-2009, 04:21 PM #21Registered User
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Hi i am also under the Cathay coverage and looking for a cheaper option and doctor to go with.. I am in tung chung though and have been looking at hospitals in hong kong side although i dont mind going somewhere in kowloon too i suppose.. may i pls ask which doctor u were seeing pls and where his office is? How much did he charge you for your delivery and how much did u end up spending during discharge at the hospital (during the 3 nights delivery in hospital with epidural i assume?) would really appreciate your help.. thanks so much
- 11-03-2009, 10:05 AM #22Registered User
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Finally pregnant!!
Hello All,
I'm not sure if the same posters are still reading this thread but I thought I would share my news.....I'm pregnant! It took a bit but it finally happened. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has any information on private hospitals in the New Territories? I think the Union hospital seems to be covered but what about the others?
It's decision time!!!:yeah2
Thanks everyone
- 11-03-2009, 10:32 AM #23Registered User
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Congrats niahbear! I delivered my first at Matilda so no advice on NT private hospitals I'm afraid but very happy for you nonetheless!
- 11-03-2009, 11:09 AM #24Registered User
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Same situation as SB2 ... so just want to say a big congrats to niahbear!!! It's so awesome :)
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