Hi Mist, Pinkypink,
Packages for gynae varies from gynae to gynae. Some gynaes start the package from 20th week onwards, because basically, some feel that up to week 20, there is still a certain risk. So it's pointless to have package. In my previous preg, I encountered this situation. I was supposed to start the package from 20th week, but unfortunately it didn't happen, because by the 20th week detailed scan, it was discovered that I had to terminate the preg.
Some gynaes start their package in week 12, or week 16. Again, it's the same thinking, that before the first trimester, there is some risk that the preg may not last.
Hmm, this time round, I found a doctor that the package can actually start from the 2nd visit! Regardless of how pregnant you are. And I actually did sign up for the package already (now I am only in week 9). My doc is under the Thomson Women Clinic, which have many branches all over Singapore. I believe all their branches have the same package/concept. The package is only $550, and is regardless of the number of visits. So, if say, you happen to be the sort who need to see doc very frequently, like every 2 or 3 weeks (versus every 4 weeks), there are no extra costs.
Since I had a bad experience before, I actually asked them what will happen to the "balance" money if my pregnancy doesn't keep. The reply was they will deduct whatever has been consumed (by the visits) and if there is any balance, they will use it to offset the charge for termination. There will be charges if you need a medical termination. I didn't ask them what if it's a natural miscarraige.
Whatever the case, at the end of the day, it's how comfortable you are with the gynae that is the most important lah. If anything bad really happen (touch wood!), by then you won't be in any mood to talk about prices also.. What all of us hope and pray is that we all have a good and healthy baby.
Packages for gynae varies from gynae to gynae. Some gynaes start the package from 20th week onwards, because basically, some feel that up to week 20, there is still a certain risk. So it's pointless to have package. In my previous preg, I encountered this situation. I was supposed to start the package from 20th week, but unfortunately it didn't happen, because by the 20th week detailed scan, it was discovered that I had to terminate the preg.
Some gynaes start their package in week 12, or week 16. Again, it's the same thinking, that before the first trimester, there is some risk that the preg may not last.
Hmm, this time round, I found a doctor that the package can actually start from the 2nd visit! Regardless of how pregnant you are. And I actually did sign up for the package already (now I am only in week 9). My doc is under the Thomson Women Clinic, which have many branches all over Singapore. I believe all their branches have the same package/concept. The package is only $550, and is regardless of the number of visits. So, if say, you happen to be the sort who need to see doc very frequently, like every 2 or 3 weeks (versus every 4 weeks), there are no extra costs.
Since I had a bad experience before, I actually asked them what will happen to the "balance" money if my pregnancy doesn't keep. The reply was they will deduct whatever has been consumed (by the visits) and if there is any balance, they will use it to offset the charge for termination. There will be charges if you need a medical termination. I didn't ask them what if it's a natural miscarraige.
Whatever the case, at the end of the day, it's how comfortable you are with the gynae that is the most important lah. If anything bad really happen (touch wood!), by then you won't be in any mood to talk about prices also.. What all of us hope and pray is that we all have a good and healthy baby.
