Ek Khwab

Dec 1

Extract from the Post - Maternity Hospitals in Bangalore )

Wockhardt - Workhardt had a reputation that we could bank on, The Hospital looked very clean and tidy, the entrance lobby was greeted by a Huge Reception but hardly any one standing there, we enquired about the Maternity Packages, they requested to visit the waiting lounge, the scene looked more like a Bank, there were counters marked 1 to 7 all occupied by people in uniform. We again enquired about the Maternity packages, there we were directed to go to the Second Floor and meet Ms. Aparna, We found her on the Second Floor, she was very polite and brought to our notice that Wockhardt had launched “The Nest- Where Mothers are Born” – Birthing Suites, She showed us around the Hospital and also the LDR Room, and explained the various types of rooms and its cost and the TLC Package. TLC Package ( Tender Loving Care ) was interesting, it costed Rs. 67K for a normal delivery and 72K for C-section and this included

• All Consultation with Gynaecologist from 2nd Trimester till delivery
• Pediatric Consultation Post Delivery ( 3 Visits )
• All Lab Test till Delievery
• All Ultra Sound Investigation till Delivery
• Tetanus Injection ( 2 – 3 Times ) as per the Doc
• Lamaze Classes
• Ante Natal Classes
• Phtsiotherapist Counselling
• New Born Screening Test
• Requirements for Baby Diaper + Clots + Other Misc
• Operation Theatre Charges
• Medical Team
• Consumables + Medicines used
• Antibiotics for C Section
• Diet Counselling
• NST Charges
• Welcome Kit which again includes … I;m Tired, u you call Aparna for more info.

Things seemed fine but 67K is quite some amount and it does not include 3D or 4D scan, all my relatives were against this Hospital it had a Reputation as one of the Top Hospital and Top Hospitals means more cost and more of unnecessary test, while aparna insisted that TLC will take care of all costs

To read about our experience in Wockhardt click here :- http://ekkhwab.com/2009/08/14/wockhardt-experience-review/

This is the Comment & a Small Review from Mini ( Thank You Mini )

Hi,

I feel Wockhardt has the best package that any maternity hospital can provide.One of my freinds has recently delivered there and was very happy with the whole process and support during delivery.
i had not checked Wockhardt (now I regret) and went to Cradle instead. Man, they charge so so much for everything – apart from the package cost that you pay at the time of delivery (52,000 at least for normal delivery), there ar so many expenses prior to that – doc fees, scans (min 1200, upto 1800), costly blood tests etc.
Moreover at delivery time, Cradle doe NOT provide any items that are required for a mother during and post delivery – no gowns, sanitary pads (you need special ones), baby diapers (they give just 1 pack of 10) etc. Wockhardt gives you everything is what my freind told. It is not that these things are costly, but it is a hassle to arrange for all these when you are in that situation. for example, you would need minimum 2 gowns per day while at the hospital. At cradle, you need to bring all with you – if you do not have so many, you need support at home to send them back and keep getting them washed and back. This is a very simple facility any hospital (not just maternity) provides.
So, do not worry about the extra blood tests that they charge you outside the TLC package, it is still the best youc an get in Bangalore with a world class facility.

Mini had replied to the post : Triple Marker Test

To read about our experience in Wockhardt click here :- Wockhardt, The Nest TLC Experience