A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Pregnancy up to 30 weeks 6/7 days is accepted to the service. (Special Considerations maybe made regarding the acceptance into the program with the approval of the Department Chairman & Training Officer).
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Upon enrollment, the enrolle should present a photocopy of valid ID. In addition, enrollee's husband/partner or parents if applicable is also required to submit a photocopy of valid ID
- Certificate of employment should be submitted for enrollees with spouses working abroad.
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Schedule of prenatal care visit must be strictly followed:
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First visit schedule is every:
- 8:00 - 10:00 AM : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM : Monday & Wednesday
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Succeeding visits schedule shall be determined by the attending resident physician.
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Patients are required to attend the PMS orientation within the first two weeks after the first prenatal check-up.
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PMS orientation chedule is every:
- 8:00 AM only - Wednesday & Saturday
Please come on time, late comers will not be accommodated.
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One immediate family with photocopy of a valid ID is required to attend during the orientation.
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For unmarried enrolless below 21 yrs. old either of the father, mother, siblings of legal age with a photocopy of valid ID is required to attend during the orientation.
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Failure to attend the PMS orientation would automatically disqualify the enrollee from the PMS.
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All PMS patients are required to attend two (2) sessions of breastfeeding class before delivery.
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Prenatal care check-ups & deliveries shall be handled by the OB Resident physicicians & PGIs.
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Donation of one (1) unit of blood is required before the patient's discharge from the hospital
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Failure to donate blood upon discharge shall cause the enrollee to be considered as House Case under a private physician & be billed as such. Prenatal advance deposit (PAD) & PMS benefits shall be forfeited.
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Patients who stay beyond the prescribed 3 days for normal delivery & 5 days for caesarean section would be charged for the excess room accommodation.
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Erolled privileged mothers who delivered outside CDUH shall forfeit all fees paid up during their prenatal care visits.
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Erollees shall be disqualified for PMS admission in the event of the following reasons:
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No certificate of blood donation upon discharge from the hospital.
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Non-compliance to scheduled prenatal care visits and/or not following physician's order is subject for review by the chief resident fo deliberation.
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For non-delivery related hospitalizations/pre-mature urine contraction, patient must make a separte blood donation to avail service discount prior to hospital discharge. Otherwise will be considered as house case/private patient.
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During admission patient shall pay for medicines, supplies and other consumables used before, during and after delivery.
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Room accomodation shall be in the OB ward located at the 4th floor of the hospital.
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Only one (1) watcher is allowed to accompany the patient throughout the hsopital stay.
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PHIC members may qualify under this program; Health Insurance benficiaries are excluded form the program.
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Patients discharged againts medical advice shall not be accepted again under PMS.
B. FEES
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A Prenatal Advance Deposite (PAD) is collected during each Prenatal care visit.
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a.) Normal Delivery
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P 500.00 per visit
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b.) Caesarean Section
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P 1,000.00 per visit
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c.) Laboratory Fees
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P 1,500.00 fist visit only
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Note: The accumulated PAD collected during the prenatal visits will serve as part of the deposit required for the hospital admission with the presentation of the PAD payment receipt
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Hospital Fees:
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a.) Normal Delivery Procedure Fee
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P 5,795.00
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Electrive/Scheduled Caesarean Section Procedure
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P 11,580.00
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c.) Emergency/Stat Caesarean Section Procedure Fee
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P 15,630.00
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Premature Labor (33 weeks or less)
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P 30,000.00 Advance Deposit for neotnatal care expenses
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Note: THE ABOVE FEES DO NOT INCLUDE LABOR ROOMS FEES, MEDICINES, IV FLUIDS, SUTURES, BLOOD, ANESTHESIA, ANESTHESIA MACHINE USE AND OTHER SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT USED INSIDE THE DELIVERY ROOM/OPERATING ROOM FOR NORMAL DELIVERY/CAESAREAN SECTION.
C. DISCOUNTED SERVICE RATES FOR PMS PATIENTS
| Services |
Normal Delivery |
Caesarean Section |
BOARDER |
| a.) Room Accomodation (OB Ward) |
100% (3days) |
100% (5days) |
30% (Ward) |
| b.) Nursery Accommodation |
100% (3days) |
100%(5days) |
30% |
| c.) Laboratory Test |
35% |
35% |
30% |
| d.) Special Procedure |
35% |
35% |
30% |
Note: CASH PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE IN ORDER TO AVAIL THE ABOVE PRIVILEGES.
PAMENTS DONE THROUGH CREDIT CARDS FOR BOTH IN-PATIENT AND OUT-PATIENT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A 5% DEDUCTION ON THE DISCOUNT RATE GIVEN.
D. WHAT TO DO WHEN IN LABOR
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Watch out for signs of labor:
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Strong, frequent regular cramps on abdomen and lower back
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Passage of blood tinged vaginal discharge
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Passage of watery vaginal discharge (needs immediate admission)
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As soon as labor begins, you may take a quick shower and come to CDUH immediately.
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Bring toilet articles, baby's layette, medicines, prescription given to OPD, OB white card and certificate of blood donation.
E. WHAT TO EXPECT
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DURING DELIVERY
- The patient stays in the labor room until she is ready to deliver.
- Unauthorized persons are not allowed inside the Labor/Delivery Room Complex
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AFTER DELIVERY
- After delivery, the patient shall be observed for at least two hours in the delivery room for early detection of bleeding, etc.
- CDUH is a Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital, The baby shall be roomed-in two hours after deliver.
- The baby should be breastfed unless medically contraindicated.
- All PMS babies are mandated by Department of Health to have the following procedures within twelve hours of birth. Cost must be paid for by the patien.
| Expanded Newborn Screening |
P 1,550.00 |
| Hearing test |
P 855.00 |
| BCG Vaccination Fee |
P 135.00 |
| Hepatitis B Immunization Fee |
P 243.00 |
| Total |
P 2,783.00 |
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Upon Discharge
- The patient has to be examined by the Resident-on-duty before discharge.
- The patient can ask the resident/nurse on duty for advice regarding the care of episiotomy wound and the baby's umbilical cord
- Official Receipts of the Prenatal Advance Deposit (PAD) should be presented to the cashier so that these can be deducted from the hospital bill.
- Return to OPD for check-up after delivery as instructed by the resident physician.
Note: CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE