Government system

Hi cupcake

Sorry to read about your previous experience! I had to google Crompton Hospital, because I'm surprised about the staff neglect you mentioned. For a private hospital, that is definitely not on!

If you have had a previous c-section, you will be able to plan for another one at a Government hospital. They will not let you try a VBAC first, as it is seen as more risky. So you do not have to worry about that!

You should go to your local clinic for more information on what they need, they will also be able to refer you to the nearest hospital for scans and if there are any complications etc.

I am not familiar with Durban, hopefully someone else will able to help you more. I work at a government hospital, and giving birth at one is not that bad! Especially since it will cost you a lot less than R80k!

Hi ladies.

Basically I am 16 weeks pregnant with my second child and not on medical aid. I need some advice on going through the government system as my son was born via emergency c-section at Cropmton hospital while also not on medical aid. He was 5.2kgs at birth and we had a terrible ordeal. The birth ended up costing us R80,000 in hospital bills due to all the complications and staff neglect and I am terrified of the outcome of this birth now.
Just so I don't look like a complete idiot. I was in the process of searching for medical aids to join when I discovered that I was pregnant but none of them accept you with a pre existing pregnancy and so I find myself in this position.

I cant afford to have a c-section at a private hospital and from what I've heard they make you try natural first at government hospitals. This is absolutely not an option for me and I fear the complications of being forced to labour naturally. I feel like I won't make it out of this alive! I know it's dramatic but I'm terrified after my previous ordeal.

Has anyone had a planned c-section at a goverment hospital and how did you go about it?
I am also looking for a gynie as I have not had any check ups as yet. I know I've left it late but I just don't know where to go or where to turn. No one seems to have any answers, not even the hospitals themselves! I am getting desperate now. I keep getting told to go to my local clinic but I don't even know where that is and I would prefer to go to a normal gynie for checkups. I am in Durban. So if you know of a reasonable gynie and any info about the government system, I would be so so so grateful for the advice.
Thank you