HI,

I had DS at a private hospital in Brisbane and other than $60 for the OB visits it cost me nothing extra except for scans and blood tests but I figured I would have to pay for them in the public system anyway.

With DD again went private, the OB fees were a little higher but we did get some of that back from medicare I think??? I don't remeber there being any other expenses other than a contribution to PLI which I think was maybe $300, it certainly wasn't a lot.

For me it was worth it as we spend it on the fees each month so we might as well use it. It gave me a longer recovery time in hospital to rest and bond with bub until I had to go home to the day to day stuff and I got to choose my dr. The double beds and rooming in with Dh was an added bonus.

Good luck making your decision