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Elective sections in Coombe Semi-Private?

I am a friend · 2011-04-29 11:02:12

For reasons I can’t go into, I will need to have a section (non-medical grounds) on my first baby. I had planned to go private in the Coombe but have found that my health insurance may leave a big shortfall (aside form the consultants fees) if I end up having a section. Do the consultants do ‘elective’ sections if you go…

29-04-2011 12:02PM

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For reasons I can’t go into, I will need to have a section (non-medical grounds) on my first baby. I had planned to go private in the Coombe but have found that my health insurance may leave a big shortfall (aside form the consultants fees) if I end up having a section.

Do the consultants do ‘elective’ sections if you go the semi-private option?

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#2 29-04-2011 02:27PM

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Very few doctors will do truly elective c-sections, even if going private, unless you go to Mount Carmel. I know you don't want to go into why you are getting one, but can you get a letter from a doctor/ psychiatrist saying it is recommended (even if for psychological reasons)?

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