babysiew 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 UH has its public side and also private side... private is call UMSC... UH is not a half private hosp... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogosdream 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 actually i went to UH public side but was so surprise that they request me to pay RM 500 as deposit for my first check up. they mentioned normal is RM500 and c-sec is Rm 1k. so i need to pay first. and they only accept for 5 months pregnant onwards. i never go to HUKM so i m not sure how much is that. i think the charges will be around that too. unless go government hospital like selayang, HKL then the charges will be very cheap. some even not more that RM 50 leh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelypiggy 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 For Hukm price normal birth rm525 for stay 2 day n use epidural, for c-sec is rm1200 not more then rm1500 but we cant choose c-sec, for c-sec at hukm is for those emergency ppl only. We need to pay rm300 deposit when we start to stay at hospital Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhyap1 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 I just called HUKMSC and they say for normal delivery, it's RM1,600 to RM2,500. For c-section, it's RM4,500++.the charges is only for the c-sec alone and exclude the room rate & baby charges or all inclusive...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuffyMama 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 FOR HUKMSC, the rate of rooms varies. The executive 1 person is about RM245. For that rate I think it takes the average room which is a 2 person room. They do have a pricing list available. It also includes the schedule of the docs available. i must say that their opening hours can be a bit odd and only on weekdays. So you must be prepared to take the half day off for your check up. For elle2322, i think HUKM may be a bit far for you since you stay in Damansara. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 I just called HUKMSC and they say for normal delivery, it's RM1,600 to RM2,500. For c-section, it's RM4,500++.the charges is only for the c-sec alone and exclude the room rate & baby charges or all inclusive...?The cost mentioned above for HUKMSC comes with a single room with attached bathroom.I also found out that Chinese Marternity Hospital is closed for renovation, for at least 1 -2 years.As for UH, it's true, we need to give RM500 deposit and hubby is not allowed during labour. Plus there is no room, only dorm with curtains as dividers. They couldnt answer me when I asked how much it would cost for normal delivery and C-sec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 FOR HUKMSC, the rate of rooms varies. The executive 1 person is about RM245. For that rate I think it takes the average room which is a 2 person room. They do have a pricing list available. It also includes the schedule of the docs available. i must say that their opening hours can be a bit odd and only on weekdays. So you must be prepared to take the half day off for your check up. For elle2322, i think HUKM may be a bit far for you since you stay in Damansara.Thanks, PuffyMama, for the advise. I'm also quite concern with the distance. Scared tak sempat reach there..I will try to find out more info on UMSC tomorrow and I will post it here as soon as I find out. (I didnt know what is the private name before) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babysiew 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 If u wanna know more about UMSC, u can ask me... np... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happi 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 hi babysiew, can u describe more about the UMSC charges, how to make appointment, procedures for 1st time. thx! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babysiew 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 If u come from SS2, UMSC comes first on ur left and then traffic light and then UH... UMSC only has 3 floors so they only have clinics but not wards... UMSC wards is located at 10th Floor, Menara Timur in UH... UMSC doctors are usually professors/lecturers in UM and doctors in UH... they are given a chance to have their own private practice in UMSC...First timer, not much procedure... just need to make phone call for appointment but then its still first come first serve... so everytime appointment must go early... number to call:03 79492650/4713 (9am to 5pm only)03 78414027 (2pm to 9pm only) - usually i call this number to make or change my appointmentI visit Prof Dr Eugene Leong... He is a very nice and friendly doctor... honestly I nvr meet gynae like him... he personally calls me to tell me the result of my each test... and he receives sms or phone call... if he busy, he will call/sms u back... once i sms him cos i wasnt feeling good... he asked me to call him back at 9pm as he was having operation... be4 9pm he called me back alredi and asked me wats wrong... then he said he is still at the clinic and he doesnt mind waiting, why dont i come over with hubby and he will check... it just gives u a feeling that he cares about u and concerns about u... I don know how to describe... i just feel safe under his care... hubby likes him a lot too... Prof Dr Eugene is only available on Wed (2pm to 8pm) and Sat (9am to 1pm)... the rest of the time, he will be at UH... Ok the charges... each normal visit (medication, consultation, registration fee and etc) is RM110-150... if got blood test then its around RM250 like that... the charges is like normal private clinic/hospital... UMSC is not cheap... i check out the bed... double room is rm180, single is rm200 and VIP is rm300 (means got astro and fridge)... so its like normal private hospital also... btw, each time u consult Prof Dr Eugene u have to pee in the bottle and he will check ur protein, sugar and etc... he checks every visit... i heard some private hospitals dont even check this until u r 20+ weeks... but Prof Dr Eugene checks from the beginning of ur pregnancy... Each time i see Prof Dr Eugene, I spent like 20 minutes with him... Hope the info helps! p/s: Prof Dr Eugene is not my relative (though he has almost the same name like my hubby except for the last name, LOL) or I receive anything from him for talking good about him... Its just my personal experience and I just wanna share my good experience with u girls... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Ok the charges... each normal visit (medication, consultation, registration fee and etc) is RM110-150... if got blood test then its around RM250 like that... the charges is like normal private clinic/hospital... UMSC is not cheap... i check out the bed... double room is rm180, single is rm200 and VIP is rm300 (means got astro and fridge)... so its like normal private hospital also... Hi Babysiew,I just called UMSC and they said we need to pay a deposit of RM3K and for c-sec is RM6K when admitted. It comes with a sinlge rooma and husband is allowed during labour. They couldn't answer exactly what is the cost for normal birth but usually RM3.6K++ if nothing is wrong. This is without epidural.Babysiew, how much did you spent? And which room did you opt for?Thank so much :)Elle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi, did anyone try Selayang Hospital? If so, can you please share your experience?Thanks,Elle :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happi 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 thanks a lot babysiew! very detailed. i was hoping UMSC would be cheaper than private hospital coz scared the bill goes sky high if need to stay longer. has anyone tried UH before? how was it & the charges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babysiew 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Elle... I have not given birth be4 and I have not ask my gynae about this be4... sorry ya... like I said UMSC is not cheap... Hi Happi... I think UH normal delivery is very cheap only... less than rm100? if this is ur first bb, better go to private side... i mean my personal opinion la... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happi 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 hi babysiew, currently just went for private checkup. its quite affordable for checkup about RM80+. i also prefer private hospital. i'm concerned with complications might be very expensive in private hospital.yikes... anyone experienced complications and shocking bill from private hospital? how to deal with it? are there any health insurance policies to cover this? coz currently not covered by my policy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicelly 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi, I'm elle & i'm nw almost 5mths pregnant, first child.I am currently getting my monthly check-ups in Damansara Specialist but I wish to deliver in a government (full/semi) as the cost is cheaper.hi elle,I gave birth in Damansara Specialist & I dont think my final bill was very expensive - RM3.8k (I had epidural), 3D2N, double room. May I know which doctor you are seeing? My obgyn is Dr Neoh & I had the option of taking the maternity package which cost RM2.5k for everything but bcos I took epidural, I cant take the package finally. If I am not mistaken, we paid RM1/2k deposit only when I was admitted.I am satisfied with their service & they are breastfeeding friendly hospital.Maybe you can ask your obgyn about any packages you can take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogosdream 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 thanks a lot babysiew! very detailed. i was hoping UMSC would be cheaper than private hospital coz scared the bill goes sky high if need to stay longer. has anyone tried UH before? how was it & the charges?hi happi, u can refer to my earlier post, UH we need to pay deposit 500 for first visit. normal rM500 plus, c-sec RM 1k plus. is semi govern so more expensive than government hospital. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happi 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 thanks ogosdream. any personal experience when giving birth there? how was the treatment? do the interns or nurses do for u or call a dr/prof?need to look after yr bb immediately after giving birth like HUKM or they will put in nursery?how much are nursery charges?btw, anyone give birth in private clinic? i saw got some klinik pakar wanita which allow u to give birth in the clinic. how's the service? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Hi Janicelly :)May I knw when did you give birth in Damansara Specialist? My obgyn is Dr Guna. I just called Dr Guna's clinic and they dun offer maternity package. The cost is around RM3-4K, including epidural. I asked other than epidural, what else are they giving? The nurse said everything. I would like to ask what do they mean by "everything"? But funny, it is not inclusive of room rates. I'm trying to get hold of Dr Neoh but no one is in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicelly 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Janicelly :)May I knw when did you give birth in Damansara Specialist? My obgyn is Dr Guna. I just called Dr Guna's clinic and they dun offer maternity package. The cost is around RM3-4K, including epidural. I asked other than epidural, what else are they giving? The nurse said everything. I would like to ask what do they mean by "everything"? But funny, it is not inclusive of room rates. I'm trying to get hold of Dr Neoh but no one is in.hi elle,i gave birth in Jan this year. i think not all docs in DSH have the "maternity package" - i also wonder why. after your feedback, i can confirm Dr Susanna & Dr Guna dont have.cost aside, if you are comfortable with Dr Guna, why dont you stick to him? sometimes you might "save" some $$ but when you are in labor, you must feel safe & have confidence in your doc lo. that's my personal opinion la. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Janicelly,To be honest, I'm not really comfortable with Dr Guna. I don't know.. no connection. That's why I have no problem switching.I'm still trying to contact Dr Neoh and will keep you posted if he still has the maternity package.Thanks again, Janicelly :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicelly 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 hi elle,no wonder.good luck to you! hope you'll like Dr Neoh, i do, hehehe..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle2322 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 hi elle,no wonder.good luck to you! hope you'll like Dr Neoh, i do, hehehe.....Thanks, Janicelly :)I called Dr Neoh and he still has the maternity package, around RM3K for 3D/2N, without epidural.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicelly 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 hi elle,that's great (hmmm, the price increased already)! hope everything will work out as you planned :). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rin 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 hi everyone,wun to ask, aftr you giv birth,do you get to hold your baby immediately?my fren who is a doctor told me that the new policy is to let the mummy hold the baby immediately aftr your baby is born so that baby can feel mother's love.and also to let u breastfeed on the spot.aftr that, only will they clean the baby and let the mummy hav any required stitches.hope that it's true,coz i will be very excited to hold my baby when the time comes.do you find antenatal classes helpful?me and hubby plan to register for the class,coz my fren say they will teach you all the necessary knowledge of handling newborn baby and what to do during labor.if you register at government hospital, its free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites