Going private + no OB

[visitor1]

Odd question but, If you want to have bub in a private hospital....do you HAVE to have an OB?

[Mum2SweetCs]

Apparently yes.

I asked that same question because I loved the private hospital we chose but not so much my obstetrician.

Forgot the reason though, sorry.

[scoobypuss]

Yes you do. If you have an idea which Hospital you wish to deliver your baby at you must book a maternity bed with your due date and the name of the obstetrician you want to deliver your baby. That ob will look after you and your baby 24/7 until you deliver and it is that service that you pay for.

[Oorki Galoorki]

HAHA the OB will look after you 24/7..... that is easily the funniest thing i have ever read!

perhaps call the hospital and ask them, say you want to use there services but dont want to employ an OB

[satya]

HAHA the OB will look after you 24/7..... that is easily the funniest thing i have ever read!

perhaps call the hospital and ask them, say you want to use there services but dont want to employ an OB

LMAO - I agree.

[Lulu]

That ob will look after you and your baby 24/7 until you deliver and it is that service that you pay for.

Oh come on ladies - you will PAY for it.....no one says he will be there

[visitor1]

Thanks for that info.....

Ive only heard some bad things about OB's and their 'care'....and the $$$ you pay for their services is a bit steep

[Trillian]

Mirabelle, you can go private in a public hospital too now because they are so broke that they need the quick cash LOL, but if you have a look around at your public hospitals you may find some that will offer you the same 'private' care for your birth and the duration of your hospital stay, but you can avoid having an ob.

[HotI]

Even in public hospital, you can only avoid an Ob as long as everything goes smoothly. That's the point of Obs, they are there if you need medical assistance.