Sub to private

Oh I totally understand the confusion, switching from subsidised to private feels like a big jump and the costs can be quite overwhelming! When I was pregnant with my second, I also seriously considered making the switch mid-pregnancy because I wanted the same gynae throughout, and the peace of mind really does make a difference. From what I have heard, if you go KKH private (not a separate private hospital), staying in an A-class ward runs about $575 or so per day, and a vaginal delivery with epidural can come up to around $9,000 to $11,000 all in, the epidural alone is roughly $650 per dose, and that adds up fast. Someone in my mum group mentioned the deposit asked upfront was around $4,000, so do be prepared to have that ready before you deliver. The antenatal package itself starts from about $800, which covers your prenatal consultations, so factor that in separately from the delivery bill. Some mums feel the private route is totally worth it for the continuity of care with one familiar gynae, though a few did find the final bill higher than expected once you add in any complications or extra days of stay. Hope this gives you a clearer picture, do check with KKH's billing counter directly for an estimate based on your specific situation, and all the best for the rest of your pregnancy!