8 Responses

1. luddite

   21|Nov|2009 1

   It isn’t just the care during the birth you need, there is also a lot of pre natal care needed, and maybe post natal care. That is usually the most expensive part. Do not skip the pre natal care, it’s extremely important. It keeps a check on the health and welfare of you and your baby and can pick up any problems or potential problems earlier on. You need to contact private hospitals and ask for their prices. Depending on the type of care you need the prices can vary.
   Ignore the poster who says just to go to hospital when you are giving birth. They’ve obviously never had a baby. Do not just turn up at a hospital when you are in labour, it significantly increases the risks for both you and your baby. I hope you have having pre-natal care in your home country now.
   Can I ask why you do not want to have the baby where you live? Surely the cost would be lower.

2. Dave

   21|Nov|2009 2

   Have you considered home birth? With a midwife present.
   If you pay for your treatment on the NHS it’s only 45 per day.
   Often referred to as an “amenity room”, these are private rooms on the postnatal wards of NHS hospitals, although not all units have them. Midwives allocate them on the basis of clinical need eg if someone’s had a caesarean, but you may be able to book one if there’s availability after your baby’s birth.
   Pros:Having your own room means you can sleep when you want (or when your baby lets you!), see visitors in private and not have to worry about being “on view” all the time.
   Cons: If another woman needs the room for medical reasons, she’ll take priority. You may lose out on camaraderie with other new mums on the ward.
   Cost: from around £45 a day, ask about availability when you go on your hospital tour.
   Cheaper alternatives: as long as your birth is uncomplicated and you and baby are well, you can go home to familiar surroundings as soon as you like after the birth. Alternatively, there are still some small midwife-run units where the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed – ask your midwife about what’s available.

3. mitty_2k

   22|Nov|2009 3

   martinmcewan1 that was below the belt. what the point in replying if you have nothing positive to say.http://www.essentialhealthltd.co.uk/pers…
   I looked at that so it looks like your not. You should contact a private hospital and find out.

4. Malc N

   22|Nov|2009 4

   To have a baby – it costs nothing…
   to use the private hospital cost a variable amount each night plus medical costs related to doctor, etc.
   Best thing is to ring around and get the quotes.
   Good luck and congratulations

5. Away With The Fairies

   22|Nov|2009 5

   That’s rubbish. If you go into labour in the UK, you are entitled to give birth at any NHS hospital, whatever your nationality.

6. Dr Asmed

   22|Nov|2009 6

   £3000-4000

7. WP Autoblog Software

   22|Nov|2009 7

   get in touch with the private hospitals and ask them

8. martinmc

   22|Nov|2009 8

   hope its a lot