Government Hospital

A friend of mine went to Mowbray Maternity for her second birth.
She was very happy with everything.

Depending on where in Cape Town, you can try going to Mowbray Maternity - you can try for natural labour but if it doesnt work you go to the government section for a c/s.
Seems like the better option out there as far as government goes.

The c/sec can throw a spanner in the works with govt hospitals, I would honestly not want to go to any of them (just my own opinion), but if things are looking good for a natural delivery, there are day wards like Medicross who do natural labour but then you go home the same day.

Trying to think what else I can suggest now. It's certainly not easy.
In places like the UK expecting moms only really see a gynae twice or 3 times in their pregnancy, for the big scans (13weeks, 24 weeks) and just see midwives inbetween. Not sure if that's your way of thinking though.

Hi there
I am based in Cape Town.

Hi Andie

Where are you based?

Hi there everyone
OK the thing is.... I've just found out I am pregnant with my 2nd little one. My first one was born nearly 3 years ago in a private hospital. We then unfortunately recently cancelled our medical aids and I have been trying to get back onto another medical aid - but they will not accept me. I am about 7 weeks pregnant.

So the thing is. With my previous little girl I had a c-section in a private hospital. And there is absolutely no ways that I will be able to afford the private rates for another c-section!!!!!

So that leaves me with going to a government hospital!!!!

Anyone experience birth in a government hospital? C-sections in a government hospital?

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!