KKH subsidy to private costs

Question

Hi all! Saw a few posts of parents switching from KKH subsidy to private (towards end of pregnancy/before giving birth).Can I ask:1. Why did you decide to switch?2. How much more costly did the switch cost? Do increased costs refer to gynae consultation, delivery and room booking?Thank you!#1stimemom #firstbaby #kkh #kkhpatient

Dee · Accepted Answer

I did that for my first child.1. I wanted a gynae to be present at birth and not just midwives or medical students. For subsidized, it would be a medical student. I wasn’t comfortable that every visit there wasn’t a scan. Especially towards the end where I feel that it is v important to monitor fluid levels etc. 2. I chose a regular consultant. So instead of $40+ a visit, I paid $90-$110/ visit with scans. 3. Once you’re a PTE patient, you can only choose A1, B1 and B2+. Those require cash upfront at delivery. B2+ was $2500 deposit, which they eventually wrote a Cheque back to me for the balance.