Delivery, Admission and Discharge
Can I choose the way of giving birth? Yes. Please consult your doctor.
What does the Obstetric Package include? It includes the postnatal accommodation for the concerned delivery, maternity admission service, routine fetal monitoring and nursing care, etc. It does not include all doctors’ fees (e.g. obstetrician, pediatrician, anesthetist, and other consulting physicians), ward round fees, emergency charges and all meals; epidural and spinal anesthesia; all extra tests, examinations, treatments, and medications prescribed by doctors. For details, please refer to our Obstetric Package leaflet.
Can I choose the date and time of a Caesarian Section? Yes. Please be reminded that a surcharge of 20% of the package price will be charged if the Caesarian Section is performed during office hours and a 50% surcharge if the Caesarian Section if it is performed or completed during non-office hours. Moreover, a non-refundable surcharge HK$15,000 is required to be paid for Specified Hours for Delivery at the time of booking.
What is an Emergency Cesarean Section? An Emergency Cesarean Section takes place if it is medically indicated and justified by the obstetrician that an Emergency Caesarian Section has to be performed immediately. A surcharge of 20% of the package price will be charged if it is performed during office hours and a 50% surcharge if it is performed or completed during non-office hours.
Can I change the schedule of my Cesarean Section? Please discuss with your doctor before delivery and notify us via your doctor. Cases will be treated as an Emergency Cesarean Section if a new schedule for the elective Cesarean Section, or a change of arrangement from a Normal Vaginal Delivery to Cesarean Section, is requested at the date of admission or after admission. A surcharge of 20% to 50% of the package price will be charged for an Emergency Cesarean Section.
Can I change from a Cesarean Section to Normal Vaginal Delivery after confirmation of my booking? Which package price will be charged? Please consult your doctor and ask him to notify us of your new decision. The package price for a Normal Vaginal Delivery will be charged regardless if we are notified on the admission date or after you are admitted.
Which documents should I bring for admission? Please bring the following items with you:
- the original of the Confirmation Certificated issued by HKAH–TW;
- the original of the valid travel document registered to the hospital;
- Prenatal checkup report from a registered doctor in Hong Kong;
- Blood screening report conducted by a laboratory in Hong Kong; and
- The original of the deposit receipt.
What happens if I forget to bring my travel document or antenatal checkup report? A HK$20,000 surcharge will be applied to obstetric patients without any antenatal checkup conducted in Hong Kong; a HK$10,000 surcharge will be applied to obstetric patients who have had only one consultation conducted by a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist and if the local antenatal blood screening report is not ready at the time of delivery.
No services will be provided to pregnant women without a valid travel document.
Fees and Charges
How much are your packages? Please refer to the Fees page.
When do I have to pay all the charges in full? All charges must be paid in full before discharge.
Are there any other charges except the Obstetric Package fee? It depends on your actual situation. For details, please refer to our Obstetric Package leaflet and consult your doctor.
How do I make my payment? You are welcome to make your payment by cash, VISA, China UnionPay Card and Master Card.
Do you accept RMB in cash? No. We do not accept payment by RMB in cash.
Others
Are there any limitations of birth in Hong Kong? No.
What about my meals and accommodation if I give birth in Hong Kong? Specific day and night accommodation are covered by our Obstetric Packages. However, our packages do not cover meals. You are welcome to use our restaurant (subject to additional charges) or ask your family to arrange.
What is the usual number of days required to give birth in Hong Kong? This depends on each individual case. Our Normal Vaginal Delivery Package includes 4 days and 3 nights postnatal accommodation while Cesarean Section Package includes 5 days and 4 nights.
I cannot speak or understand Cantonese. Can your doctors and nurses communicate in Putonghua? Please be assured that we can communicate in Putonghua.
We hope that the information above can answer your questions. For more information, please contact us at 2276-7888. This is our pleasure to serve you.
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