We had a scare during the 32nd week of labour. Mother had severe contraction and we self admit to Gleneagles after she can no longer stand the pain. The doctor's diagnosis was 'Threatened labour' and she had to be placed on drips to prevent her from conceiving there and then. Given how premature it was, baby was likely to be in ICU for a period of time if delivered, not to mention potential complications. She was there for 3D/2N.
I learnt after this ordeal it is not uncommon for mothers to be, to have severe contractions way before the full term mark. Some stay in hospital for up to 3months. Taking a simple average of $2870/3days, its around $1000/day. 3 months is equivalent to a cool $90k and 'Threatened labour' is not covered by any Insurance I know. Both of us agree that if it ever happens again, it would be public hospital for sure.
The bill is itemized below. If you have any knowledge on medical expense, do share it around. Its hard to have any comparable, and we usually just pay blindly.
Maternity(Accomodation-2bed $600, Surgical supplies $19.19, Labour Ward Procedures $85.80, Daily Treatment $278.5) / Lab( Lab-Clinical $248.55) / Labour Ward(Surgical supplies $121.54, Medical Supplies $17, Labour Ward Procedures $226.16) / Pharmacy $442.2, Pharmacy Infusion $43.67 / Doctor Fee $642
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