Are you prepared to give birth? Aside from hospitals, you can also consider lying in clinics. The price of giving birth at a lying-in clinic starts from Php 11,000 without Philhealth coverage.
With Philhealth, the total price is around Php 1,500 which is the best deal that you can get. In most hospitals, the deductions may not be sufficient for you to save on cost.
Also known locally as “paanakan” or birthing clinics, these centers offer a much lower rate if you plan to give birth in them. They are usually accessible and are open 24 hours a day for emergency cases.
Is it Safe?
While some women may worry that the service they will get is below quality standards, you will be surprised that this is not true. These clinics may be small but they also have resident OB gyne doctors and licensed midwives.
Moreover, a registered clinic has a DOH compliance certificate which means they have the right skills and facilities to attend to patients.
Additional Services
Lying In clinics promise to provide patients with quality care. One thing that we appreciate in our research is that some may even offer vaccination services to your baby. Yes, the most common vaccines available are BCG and Hepatitis B to get you started.
Of course, there is also an option for newborn hearing test and newborn screening in general.
Some clinics have more advanced facilities than others. If you need an ICU, NICU or incubator services, you may ask the staff about their availability. If your pregnancy is sensitive and critical, always talk to your doctor about your options since bigger hospitals usually have more facilities for critical care.
Confinement Price
Some individuals may need to stay at a clinic for more than a day after giving birth. This is especially important for doctors to monitor the condition of the patient. The cost of the service may add to the actual package of giving birth.
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