hi all,
i wld advise that if any of you MTBs do know in advance that you will be delivering prematurely, book yourself up as a KK patient.
KK has one of the most well-equipped NICU on the island. their staff (nurses & neonatolgists) are well-trained & knowledgeable. they also provide classes & support groups for parents of preemies.
i believe KK being a childrens hospital, caters better to the needs of preemies. i hv heard & seen of cases where patients had to be transfered to KK before and/or after birth as the private hospital of choice does not hv the equipment necessary to monitor the babys condition. KK, however, does not necessarily hv accept such cases as they give priority to their patients which is why most times, their NICU is fully booked.
milim,
really it depends on how your baby does at birth & thereafter how long he/she has to stay on in the hospital. you will most probably stay for 3days wt a caesarean birth but its your baby who will be raking up the bill if he/she has to stay in NICU or SCN for say more than 2wks esp if you stay in A1 ward! so bear that in mind first
reverof,
i delivered my twin boys prematurely at 29wks in Jan 2005. in Sept 2006, i delivered my baby girl at 36wks. throughout my pregnancy, i was also worried abt delivering prematurely due to my past experience. but my gynae was very reassuring that it wont happen as there are factors involved in each preterm labour & deivery. some which we can control wt medication, some we cant.
i wld advise you not to worry & just enjoy the pregnancy. ans also its always best to raise any issues or concerns wt your gynae.