Comments on: Childbirth Costs – what does it really cost to have a baby?

By: John McCafferty

John McCafferty — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:43:11 +0000

My wife is from Madagascar, she has two children already born at home. It cost in the region of R150 per pregnancy.
She now lives in South Africa and is due at the end of September 2013 with our third. Cost factor for the Bedfordview Hospital a mere R 42000 (R5000 deposit)
This is a joke to say the least……
It does not matter if you have medical aid or not, this is rediculous…..

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By: DAN

DAN — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:51:24 +0000

MY WIFE HAD A BABY LAST MONTH NAD WAS DISCHARGED THE SAME DAY THE PEADATRICIAN CAME TO SEE THE BABY AND DID NOT DISCHARGE HER CAUSE SHE DID NOT RELEASE ANY STOOLS – WHEN HE CAME BACK HE JUST UNSTERTED HIS LITTLE FINGER IN HER BUT AND SHE POOPED- I RECEIVED A BILL FOR 1800. IS THIS CORRECT OR IS THE DOCTOR TRYING TO GET ME TO PAY FOR HIS BMW INSTALLMENT??

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By: Hayley

Hayley — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:15:39 +0000

Hello, i had an emergency c section and was charged by two different anaethetists for my epidural amounting to R6500!!! First epidural was at 10 pm and then I had to go in for the emergency csection as my baby was in distress and they topped me up with epidural – has anyone else been charged like this or are they trying their luck?

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By: Elzet

Elzet — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:08:41 +0000

You’re probably looking at about R1500-R2000 which should include
a prenatal interview, 1 prenatal visit, support for the labour/birth and 1 postnatal visit.

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By: SiGi

SiGi — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:10:28 +0000

Wow! what good info to share. I had called the hospitals and medical aid to do my calculations and all of this info is on the mark. Happy saving to everyone.

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By: Gadzi

Gadzi — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:24:26 +0000

Hi,

I’m 26 weeks pregnant and would like to know the approximate cost for a doula.

Thanks for this informative website.

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By: Elzet

Elzet — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:16:54 +0000

@Junior – Congrats on the pregnancy! It’s wise to go into this informed but important not to let the financial stress ruin this amazing experience for you. Try to save as much as you can but know that life just have a way of working out. It’s a good thing that a baby doesn’t really need that much: Love, milk, a nappy and some clothes. You can also save a lot by making your own baby food once your little one switch over to solids. Enjoy!

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By: Elzet

Elzet — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:13:14 +0000

Have a look at our ‘What to Pack‘ article for info on packing your clinic bag.

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By: Esme

Esme — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:33:17 +0000

Hi
I have a hospital plan with medical savings. I know that my gynae does not charge medical aid rates but i really want to be with her. However i have had a separate top up insurance that i’ve had for years and recently i discovered exactly how useful it is to have.They cover the in hospital costs the medical aid does not, so anaethetist,etc.

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By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:11:06 +0000

hi my name is sarah and im 34 weeks pregnant
i will like to know what must i prepair for the
clinic bag when im going to give birth

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