Dear Ladies
We (husband and I) are expats and shifting to HK in may. My due date (1st baby) is around 10th Aug. It took us 2+ yrs to conceive and I'm a little paranoid about the pregnancy - a friendly, knowledgeable doctor will help reducey fears.
We have been trying to find out about hospitals and doctors but haven't been able to get solid advice. I wrote to Queen Elizabeth hospital (based on reviews here and from colleagues) but haven't heard back from them.
Until we get our HK ID cards, the doctors there won't see us and that would happen by mid may.
Please let me know of the following (sorry if these queries are repetitive, if so, please direct me to the right threads) -
1. Please recommend a gynaec who would answer my million questions
2. How much would the total cost package be (labor, delivery, Dr visits, child immunization etc.) In Queen Elizabeth hospital?
3. My 3rd trimester scans and tests are due. Should I go to a private hospital for these or to QEH? Is QEH good for the delivery?
4. Would language be a big problem interacting with the dr and staff? (We speak fluent English)
5. Have heard that private Hospitals push for a C section. Hope that isn't an issue with public hospitals? Barring any complications, I wish to have a normal delivery.
6. Would there be follow ups post delivery (check ups for baby and me) or will we be left on our own?
It is a huge change as I am leaving an amazing doctor back home and coming to a new place with a different language and no support system (relatives).
Am aware that many of you have successfully gone through the same and hence requesting your help and support at a very 'lost' stage here.
Thank you for reading the long post. Thanks for any inputs.
We (husband and I) are expats and shifting to HK in may. My due date (1st baby) is around 10th Aug. It took us 2+ yrs to conceive and I'm a little paranoid about the pregnancy - a friendly, knowledgeable doctor will help reducey fears.
We have been trying to find out about hospitals and doctors but haven't been able to get solid advice. I wrote to Queen Elizabeth hospital (based on reviews here and from colleagues) but haven't heard back from them.
Until we get our HK ID cards, the doctors there won't see us and that would happen by mid may.
Please let me know of the following (sorry if these queries are repetitive, if so, please direct me to the right threads) -
1. Please recommend a gynaec who would answer my million questions
2. How much would the total cost package be (labor, delivery, Dr visits, child immunization etc.) In Queen Elizabeth hospital?
3. My 3rd trimester scans and tests are due. Should I go to a private hospital for these or to QEH? Is QEH good for the delivery?
4. Would language be a big problem interacting with the dr and staff? (We speak fluent English)
5. Have heard that private Hospitals push for a C section. Hope that isn't an issue with public hospitals? Barring any complications, I wish to have a normal delivery.
6. Would there be follow ups post delivery (check ups for baby and me) or will we be left on our own?
It is a huge change as I am leaving an amazing doctor back home and coming to a new place with a different language and no support system (relatives).
Am aware that many of you have successfully gone through the same and hence requesting your help and support at a very 'lost' stage here.
Thank you for reading the long post. Thanks for any inputs.
