https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:35:14 +0000 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:00:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36535 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193744&title=20-week-scan#1193744 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36535
Posted: 06 November 2010 at 1:00am

lol...sounds confusing!]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:00:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193744&title=20-week-scan#1193744 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193398&title=20-week-scan#1193398 Author: clover
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 4:24pm

That's a point, I think you only pay for your GP visits once you've got a midwife as your LMC.

I guess the answer is that none of us know ]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:24:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193398&title=20-week-scan#1193398 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193263&title=20-week-scan#1193263 Author: newme
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 2:05pm

I've been to the GP a couple of times in the 3rd trimester for preg things, and I haven't had to pay]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:05:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193263&title=20-week-scan#1193263 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193227&title=20-week-scan#1193227 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 1:34pm

I'm pretty sure my GP told me that preggy related appointments with her were free until I was signed up with a midwife - ie you couldn't be getting free appointments from the GP and the midwife at the same time IYKWIM
So if you only had a GP and no midwife, presumably appointments are free. That's how I understand it anyway!]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:34:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1193227&title=20-week-scan#1193227 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192931&title=20-week-scan#1192931 Author: blondy
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 8:00am

KK - most of the scanning in Auckland is free throughout pregnancy (whereas in other parts you often have to pay for scans ). I believe GP visits are free in early pregnancy, and obviously when you sign up with a LMC they're free too. The only issue you might come across is because you're not signed up with a GP as your PHO (primary health organisation), if you do get charged fees, they may be higher than normal? I'm sure you could phone around GP's and see who would be willing to help.

and......... yay! ]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192931&title=20-week-scan#1192931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192915&title=20-week-scan#1192915 Author: newme
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 7:34am

Definately doesn't have to be something 'wrong'. Pregnancy is all about routine check ups so just go along. They can't charge you for the visit if it is pregnancy related.

Freckle - I would be complaining if I were you. They aren't allowed to charge you during pregnancy at all, if the visit is pregnancy related.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:34:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192915&title=20-week-scan#1192915 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192895&title=20-week-scan#1192895 Author: kiwikid
Subject: 36535
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 2:44am

I thought that maybe there had to be something 'wrong' for the visit to be covered under pregnancy, just popping along for a referral might not fall under that?

I could always say I was feeling a bit woozy and thought best to have BP checked?? Hate tempting fate like that tho LOL I guess I can just talk to the surgery when I arrive and see what the deal is. ]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:44:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192895&title=20-week-scan#1192895 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192257&title=20-week-scan#1192257 Author: freckle
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 1:10pm

Seeing your here for 3 months you'll probably need an AN checkup during that time to check ya BP etc... so you could just get a referral from the Dr then.... My Dr was free for pregnancy related concerns for the first trimester, I pay now, however, I would assume cos you won't have another LMC in NZ your GP would be covered...]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:10:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192257&title=20-week-scan#1192257 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192207&title=20-week-scan#1192207 Author: clover
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 12:23pm

I think you'd fine that if you tried to do it directly you may be able to but you wouldn't get the subsidy and would have to pay the full cost of the scan?]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:23:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192207&title=20-week-scan#1192207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192148&title=20-week-scan#1192148 Author: becsscolly
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 11:17am

Scrap that....

"Pregnancy and childbirth services
Care in pregnancy and childbirth is free for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, or for their partners or spouses, except for care provided by private obstetricians and at private hospitals. This care covers the diagnosis of pregnancy, antenatal care, childbirth, postnatal care and miscarriage."

everybody.co.nz]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:17:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192148&title=20-week-scan#1192148 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192145&title=20-week-scan#1192145 Author: becsscolly
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 11:14am

Isn't it free only for the first trimester?]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:14:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1192145&title=20-week-scan#1192145 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1191951&title=20-week-scan#1191951 Author: newme
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 7:12am

It is free for NZ citizens to see a GP in NZ for maternity care. So I would go to GP to get the referral.]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:12:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1191951&title=20-week-scan#1191951 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1191938&title=20-week-scan#1191938 Author: kiwikid
Subject: 36535
Posted: 04 November 2010 at 5:27am

I currently live in the UK, NZ citizen, will be home for three months soon (weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!) and during that time will be due for my 20 week scan, do I have to see a GP to get a referral for this or is it possible to ring the hospital directly and make an appointment?

I dont think a MW would take me on for that period as I understand they only get paid upon baby's delivery and hopefully this pregnancy will be as uneventful as my first so a GP can handle all the basics. However I hate the thought of paying $50 just to walk into the Drs office and get a referral for the scan LOL]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:27:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36535&PID=1191938&title=20-week-scan#1191938