Hi Corr

I`m also under a private Ob.

My first appointment with him at 10 weeks was $105.

I have seen my Ob every 4 weeks up until 24 weeks, then every fortnight, then from next week (36 weeks) it will be weekly until my little man is here - these visits cost us $50 each time.

Mu ultrasound at 20 weeks was $110, from memory I think we only had to pay about $40 after the medicare rebate.

Oh thats right the private insurance for OB was $800.

Yes you do have to pay for all your blood tests, I know just a urine test is $66 and 5 weeks ago I had my Strep B swab and Gestational Diabetes Test these two in total came to $195.

Once you reach the medicare threshold it gets a lot better as you get quite a bit back, from our $800 we had to pay they told us we`ve be over $200 out of pocket, it ended up being far less then that.

Going private we have to expect to pay more then someone going private but I wouldn`t have it any other way and we don`t have a lot of money ourselves but the care has been excellent and I`m sure he`ll look after me when bubs comes along.

Take Care

Deeanne