if sm1 hv info plz share

[shaguftasbaby]

I m 20 weeks pregnant [emoji56]not having private insurance or medicare[emoji24] . Can anybody plz let me know wat will a childbirth cost me in SA[emoji17]

[MamaK]

I am by no means an expert, but from what I know from my patients, if you have absolutely no access to Medicare you will be charged for services, even if in a public hospital.

I truely hope I am wrong and someone can provide more accurate info!!

Good luck!

[shaguftasbaby]

@MamaK Thnks for ur reply[emoji4]
Yeah i m paying for antenatal visits nd for other scans nd tests tooo... But my question is can sm1 hv info wat will a delivery cost in public hospital SA..

[shaguftasbaby]

Sm1 told me it will cost about AU $15,000[emoji24][emoji85]

[MamaK]

I think that might be fore the most complicated of deliveries, ie: Caesarean section.

I read somewhere that for a straight forward birth you could be looking at around $4000.

[shaguftasbaby]

@ MamaK u r awesome[emoji120]
Although $ 4000 r not less bt still sounds better than 15 K

[shaguftasbaby]

Plz if anyone hv suggestions to cut the cost plz do share as we r running short of money[emoji21]

[Amity]

Your hospital will be able to give you a breakdown of costs. Just ask your caregivers.

Your posts would probably be easier to read and get more responses if you used plain English rather than text speak. Just Sayin' and trying to help!

[HotI]

Birthing at home with a private midwife may be more cost effective.

[shaguftasbaby]

Thnx 4 ur help @ amity @ hotl

[Dot Face]

Shaguftasbaby are you Afghani?

[shaguftasbaby]

@Dot Face nope dear.
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