Private CS & insurance - when to book

[Jadefeather7]

Insurance only covers where the c section is medically necessary. Last time I had a breech baby but we were hopeful that he would turn (he never did). Left it too late to look into private options. This time I’ve been told I have a low lying placenta and will be re-scanned at 32 weeks. If they say a c section is medically necessary do I book it at 32 weeks or is that leaving it too late? I know I could carry on with the NHS but would prefer private if possible as I had post birth complications and a bad experience with postnatal care last time

Good luck - not sure about the capacity in the private sector right now but interested to see what you find.
I received independent advice on this topic earlier in my pregnancy due to problematic fibroids, and advice was to stay with NHS (large uni hospital in London) as that’s where I’d be transferred to if there were any complications. So that’s the plan - but now partners aren’t allowed at Cs due to cv, e we I’ll be interesting if private do allow it. Given it’s for infection control, I’d rather have more precautions than less right now xx

I would prefer to stay with NHS for that reason too but the lack of postnatal care support coupled with the fact that I won’t have DH around is what really makes me anxious.
Partners not being allowed at CS - does that apply to all hospitals now?

I am having a private elective section and have been told by my consultant that there are no plans or future intentions to restrict partners at births, sections included.

Op please keep us updated. I have researched private options and from what I have found, is that capacity has dwindled due to the pandemic. If you do find options, hope you can share.

If your consultant says you must have a cs for medical reasons, you then call your insurance company and discuss with them

Yeh, I bought a private cesarian in London.

My insurance refused to cover any of it. I don’t think many companies in the U.K. will fully cover it anyway.

It is so worth it though.

The Portland is so much nicer and cleaner than my local NHS hospital. At a time like this I totally would go private if you can. B

(NHS can and will change their mind at any given time if they get busy)