Does it cost for a 2nd C-Section??
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Topic: Does it cost for a 2nd C-Section??
Posted By: vjkopittke
Subject: Does it cost for a 2nd C-Section??
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 7:11pm
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Hi Everyone,
I am new to Oh Baby. I have a 18month old baby girl who was delivered by C-Section after a lenghty labour. We are trying for a 2nd baby and i am not keen on a VBAC so i am wanting to know what costs are involved with a 2nd C-Section? If anyone has any information it would be much appreciated. Thanks 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 7:21pm
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as far as i know there are none.. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure if you have it done at public hospital its free? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 8:17pm
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my first was a c/s and i'm fairly sure you can opt for a c/s next time at no cost, but i'm not 100% sure ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 8:53pm
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If you go public they will generally push for a VBAC unless there is a strong case to perform another c-sec. I know this because they are still umming and ahhing about whether they will give me another c-sec (despite my pleas to have one) due to how my last birth went. If they decide to go for a VBAC you have a trial of labour, where they "see how it goes" and you are monitored quite a bit during labour.
To avoid all this you can pay for a c-sec, but I believe it costs around $5000  so not usually an option for a lot of people.
I think you'd have to have a pretty strong case to be given an elective c-sec though as they do so many now... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 8:56pm
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My first was a cs and when I went to see the OB before no2 was born he was happy to do whatever I wanted, ( just happened to want to try for a VBAC) no cost was ever discussed. -------------  
 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 10 January 2009 at 9:30pm
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yeah my mw talked with me before my mc about it again and no cost mentioned just a discussion with OB but she said it was my choice whether elective c section or not.
Shell that sucks:( ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:11am
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Issy was an emergency c .. and (at least in central Auckland) they offer you the option of an elective C, which is done for free via the public health system.
Even if you want a VBAC at about 30 weeks you HAVE to go into the hospital and discuss the complications that can arise with trying a VBAC with the OB staff at the hospital. Im not sure where you are, but you may want to discuss it with your mw. My mw asked at the very beginning as if I wanted an elective c, as she would refer me straight to the hospital (as the mw doesnt get paid if you opt for an elective) so the hospital does your pre and post natal care also. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:30am
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interesting how different it is here...if i did elective c section i still got all the midwife care just did the actual c section at hospital then back to midwife.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 11 January 2009 at 10:26am
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 11 January 2009 at 9:17pm
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You'll need to ask your mw but I'm pretty sure that if you have had one, you can opt for a second for free. -------------  |
Posted By: solitairediamond
Date Posted: 13 January 2009 at 7:57pm
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My MW said that I would automatically be allowed to have a 2nd c-sec...
Having heard some people though, that say they are having trouble getting a second really freaks me out cos there is no way I want a VBAC!! I have been looking on the internet to see if there is some kind of protocol regarding allowing someone to have a 2nd c-sec if they chose and I can't find anything  ------------- [IMG]http://lb2f.lilypie.com/9p2jp12.png [IMG] |
Posted By: vjkopittke
Date Posted: 13 January 2009 at 8:55pm
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Thanks everyone, you have all been a lot of help.
I agree with you SolitaireDiamond. There is no way i want a VBAC, especially after the horrible labour i had! The internet doesnt really have much information about the costs of C-sections etc... Which is why i turned to here.
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Posted By: solitairediamond
Date Posted: 13 January 2009 at 9:17pm
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I found this on OhBaby if its any help: (the bottom part is the relevent bit)
Charges will be incurred for: • Birthing in a private hospital • Some tests e.g. ultrasound scans undertaken by certain facilities • Childbirth education classes (although these are sometimes free) • All pregnancy, labour and birth care for non-New Zealand residents i.e. the public hospital will charge • An antenatal visit for advice to a private obstetrician may cost approximately $100-150 per visit. • LMC care from a private obstetrician will cost around $2500-$4,000 (latter figure for Auckland). • An elective Caesarean section with a private obstetrician (in a public hospital) will cost around $1800. ------------- [IMG]http://lb2f.lilypie.com/9p2jp12.png [IMG] |
Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 14 January 2009 at 9:12am
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I have been told that public hospitals have a strict budget for c/s so they will try to push for VBAC but I don't think legally they can refuse you if you have had a C/S previously and feel strongly that you want another. I had to really push for an elect C/S with twins! Luckily Esme was breech so they caved in the end lol! Just keep pushing for it. -------------  
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 3:48pm
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It does vary quite a bit from OB to OB & hospital to hospital. Usually though a previous c-section means you have the option to have an elective c-section paid for by the public health system.
The ruckus I caused with wanting a VBA2Cs was pretty funny so I imagine if you really push for it then you shouldn't have too many problems getting an elective ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 4:02pm
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Threadjack here sorry Toniellis..........cannot believe Erika is nearly 8 months already -------------
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, where has that time gone!!!!!!Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 1:31am
LOL I know! The time is just flying & she is a big girl now!
 ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 1:15pm
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WOW - beautiful........you are one lucky lady -------------
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:21pm
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bump ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |