How high is the medical cost of elderly childbirth
Elderly childbearing refers to the situation that women are over 35 years old before they conceive and give birth. With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which also leads to the increase of elderly childbearing. However, the following problem is the medical expenses of the elderly childbirth. Below, we will elaborate on how high the medical expenses of the elderly childbirth are from different aspects.
1. Cesarean section expenses
Older pregnant women may face greater pregnancy risk due to their older childbearing age, so doctors generally tend to recommend caesarean section. The cost of caesarean section is relatively high, generally 30000 to 50000 yuan. This includes all kinds of examination fees before operation, operation fees and postoperative nursing fees. In addition, if there are complications during the operation that need further treatment, the cost will increase.
During caesarean section, pregnant women may need to choose a public hospital or a private hospital. Public hospitals have relatively low surgery costs, but may need to wait in line. Private hospitals have higher operating costs, but can obtain better services and medical conditions.
In addition, after caesarean section, pregnant women also need a period of rehabilitation and recovery, which also requires certain expenses.
2. Prenatal examination expenses
Older pregnant women have a higher risk of childbirth due to their older childbearing age, so more prenatal examinations are needed to ensure the health of the fetus and mother. The cost of prenatal examination includes the cost of various examination items, such as B ultrasound, amniocentesis, chromosome examination, etc. These costs range from 1000 to 5000 yuan.
Fees may vary from hospital to hospital and from region to region. Some public hospitals provide relatively basic prenatal examination items with relatively low costs; However, private hospitals provide more comprehensive and advanced examination items with higher costs.
3. Hospitalization expenses
Older pregnant women need to be hospitalized for observation and antenatal care after pregnancy, which also requires certain expenses. The hospitalization expenses include hospitalization deposit, hospitalization expenses, food expenses, medicine expenses, etc. Generally speaking, the hospitalization expenses will vary according to the length of hospital stay, usually ranging from 1000 to 5000 yuan.
In addition, if you need to stay in a private hospital, the cost of hospitalization may be higher. Because the inpatient services provided by private hospitals are more comfortable and convenient than those provided by public hospitals, the corresponding costs are also higher.
4. Postpartum care costs
Older pregnant women may need more care and rehabilitation after childbirth, which also requires certain expenses. Postpartum care costs include bath costs, bed costs, nurse care costs, etc. These fees generally range from 2000 to 8000 yuan, and the specific fees will vary according to the length of stay and the quality of service.
It is worth mentioning that if older pregnant women choose to receive postpartum care in private hospitals, the cost will be higher; It will be relatively low in public hospitals.
summary
The medical expenses of elderly childbirth are relatively high, mainly including caesarean section expenses, prenatal examination expenses, hospitalization expenses and postpartum nursing expenses. The cost may vary from hospital to hospital and from region to region. Therefore, elderly expectant parents should know the medical expenses in advance and be prepared financially. In addition, selecting appropriate hospitals and doctors, and conducting prenatal examinations regularly can effectively reduce medical costs. Remember, health is the most important wealth. No matter how high the cost, it is also necessary to ensure the health and safety of pregnant women and fetuses.
