Hello, maybe you'd like to do a search online cos there are different websites that compare delivery charges between private and restructured hospitals. I think the concern for twins is more of the possibility of incurring high charges should they be delivered early and require neonatal care. Hence most mummies would choose a govt hospital to be on the safe side.
If you go kkh or nuh, they will probably refer you directly to the high risk or maternal-fetal specialists. I'm seeing associate consultant Dr Daniel Koh fr Kkh. Have only seen him once and find him quite nice and careful (though a bit on the kancheong side)
Some mommies prefer to start with oscar (cheaper) and then move on to harmony (more ex) if there is a need to. Some prefer to do harmony directly.
It is possible to deliver twins naturally though I suppose if the situation then presents something unexpected, eg. one of the twins is in breech position, then probably still have to go csect.
On another note, anyone heard of the igene test? Their website shows very good results- like much lower false positives/ negatives for trisomies compared to other nipts. They also claim to be able to pick up other genetic disorders. But have not heard of this test other than the trial in nuh. There's nothing much on the internet also - only some discussions from mommies in Australia. Anyone doing this test?
Hi elysch, thanks a lot for your reply. I have tried googling for comparison but unfortunately couldn't find much information on the prices. I will try again this weekend.
Are you expecting twins too? May I know how did you get assigned to dr koh at kkh? Did you get a referral letter from the polyclinic? I read online that to get a subsidised rate, you need to obtain a referral from the polyclinic. I'm not so sure what are the price differences for subsidised and private patients. We are pretty worried that the twins might arrive early and require neonatal care which will cost a bomb. Do you mind sharing the fees that you paid for your visit? Also I'm currently 10 weeks along, is that too far along to change gynae? Have you decided which test you are going for?