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Planning to bring a new life into this world? Rest assured that both public and private hospitals here are world-class and will take good care of you. That said, how do you find your best-fit hospital? Read on for a comparison of giving birth in a public vs private hospital in Hong Kong from
Pacific Prime Hong Kong.
Public vs private hospital differences
Don’t know where to start? First, evaluate your needs to come up with a list of must-haves or things that you definitely want during your stay in a maternity hospital. This will narrow down your choices. See below for a list of pros and cons for giving birth in both sectors. For a detailed comparison, check out this article on giving birth in a public vs private hospital in Hong Kong.
Giving birth in a public hospital in Hong Kong
Let’s begin by taking a look at public hospitals in Hong Kong.
Advantages
- Emergency care
- C-sections: Public hospitals have a lower C-section rate.
- Affordability
- Admittance: You’re guaranteed labor room facilities since public hospitals cannot turn patients away.
Disadvantages
- Language barrier: While doctors and nurses tend to speak English, most public hospital staffs only speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Lack of privacy: Up to 10 people may be sharing the hospital maternity ward.
- No one is allowed in delivery rooms: This is due to the current COVID-19 situation.
- No OB-GYN
- Less personalized support: You’ll receive less individual support because of the high midwife-to-patient ratio.
- And more.
Giving birth in a private hospital in Hong Kong
Enjoy luxuries and comforts at private hospitals in Hong Kong.
Advantages
- OB-GYN selection: Being able to choose your OB-GYN is one of the biggest reasons expectant parents opt for private hospitals.
- Plenty of support: The midwife-to-patient ratio is low here.
- Privacy: Private, semi-private, and shared rooms with up to four patients are available.
- No language barrier
- Nursery: Parents are encouraged to be hands-on, so the baby nursery is easily accessible.
- And more.
Disadvantages
- Costly deposit: Private hospitals are in high demand so you have to book a room by paying a deposit as soon as you know you’re pregnant.
- Costly in general
- No guarantee: Even if you pay in advance, there’s no guarantee that you’ll give birth at your hospital of choice if all beds are occupied.
- Emergency: You’ll need to be transferred to a public hospital should a medical emergency happen.
Design your birth experience in Hong Kong