Frances Perry Private Anyone? [Archive] - Bub Hub Pregnancy & Parenting Forum

~beckkles~

21-05-2006, 18:27

I had my daughter there about a year ago and found it to be wonderful, my midwife was also a laction consult and there SCN was great as well.
The Sofitel program is also available for those who have uncomplicated births but being a surgical elect c-sect I couldnt participate but still found everyone to be wonderful. I will definatly be having any future children there.
Bec

yoji123

22-05-2006, 10:26

Hi,
Can I ask who is your obs?
Thanks

HelloKitty

25-05-2006, 19:23

do you get a guarenteed private room? can partners stay over night?

~beckkles~

26-05-2006, 09:49

All the rooms are private, they have the smaller rooms post surgery or iintervention for the first day or so and then move you to a double bed room which partners are allowed to stay, they can also stay if you are accomodated at the sofitel.

Bec

HelloKitty

26-05-2006, 10:17

thanks for that,
based on this advice i have swapped from the Mercy Hospital in Heidlebery to Francis Perry. I have paid for private health insurance for so long i may as well get the benefits.... :laughing: I have booked in with Dr Sue Hiscock. Has anyone got any feedback.?

cheers

yoji123

26-05-2006, 12:07

Hi beckkles,
Can I ask who is your ob?

Hi hello kitty,

Why change from mercy? is it really that bad after your inspection?
Thanks

~beckkles~

26-05-2006, 20:39

It was Mark Umstad, great ob hard to get into. I also had Peter England who works on rotation weekends with Mark and thought he was lovely
Bec

HelloKitty

31-05-2006, 20:35

The only reasons i changed from Mercy to FP is because Mercy could not guarentee a private room, and FP has more chance that you do. Also, FP are very well organised and have sent me a welcome pack whereas Mercy did not. But the Mercy was a really modern nice hospital and i would still recommend it. its just personal preference.

good luck

Scout

31-05-2006, 21:12

A few friends of mine have had their babies at Frances Perry and I have had nothing but glowing reports.

Peter England was also my friends obstetrician and she thought he was great. My obstetrician, Len Kliman also delivers there and he is excellent as well - he is Dr Herb in Kaz Cooke's "Up the Duff" book.

SuperWoman

31-05-2006, 22:24

I had my DS there in December and thought it was fine. My midwife during labour was so nice and wonderful. The hospital is great and my DH was able to stay everynight!!

MammyMammy

02-10-2006, 15:31

:thumbsup: Hoorah for forum. Today I have joined the forum for the first time and already I have heard lots of interesting comments that had escaped my thoughts previously.

what a great opportunity it is to hear what everyone has to say about their experiences. Thanks.

when we get UTD....I will be booking into Frances Perry House!

Love & best wishes to all the mums out there

xox

MaysaaF

15-12-2006, 21:37

Hi,
I'm preganant with my 2nd (yay!) I am also very interested in going "private".. FP sounds great, but my question is:
Do you just call any obstetrician out of the blue, or should a gp refer you??? I am confused!!!

MaysaaF

15-12-2006, 21:39

DITTO to that!!!!!!!

:thumbsup: Hoorah for forum. Today I have joined the forum for the first time and already I have heard lots of interesting comments that had escaped my thoughts previously.

what a great opportunity it is to hear what everyone has to say about their experiences. Thanks.

when we get UTD....I will be booking into Frances Perry House!

Love & best wishes to all the mums out there

xox

Mamaduke

15-12-2006, 21:45

Hi,
Do you just call any obstetrician out of the blue, or should a gp refer you??? I am confused!!!
With some of the more popular obstetricians it's best to call them and book an appt. when you get your :bfp: ...do it even before you call hubby!!!
Then you go to your GP to get it all confirmed (which is quite ridiculous because they'll do virtually the same test you've done at home!) and then you'll get a referral to the ob of your choice.

MaysaaF

15-12-2006, 21:57

:angel: ok great. thank you MammyMammy! I am very excited!!

Shajbm

15-12-2006, 22:20

Congratulations to you. I will be there on Thursday to deliver my babies, but so far I too have been very impressed by them.

winniethepooh

16-12-2006, 09:24

good luck shajake! why are you having them so early? Hope you are all ok.
The only negative thing I have heard about FPH is that it will be moving to flemington near the childrens in 2008 so unless you live over that way its further to travel.

Shajbm

17-12-2006, 22:32

Hi Winniethepooh, the reason for the early delivery on my twins is that there is about 500grams between both babies. I won't be needing them in 2008 but I guess you tend to go where your doctor goes.

winniethepooh

18-12-2006, 10:06

good luck. hope all goes well!!!!!!!! do you know the sex?

Shajbm

25-12-2006, 23:20

Hi all,

Just thought I would update you. I met my beautiful identical twin boys last Thursday and Frances Perry have been nothing but wonderful. Had a really good experience and would recommend the hospital to anyone.

The level 3 nursery is wonderful as well. My boys will be there for about 6 - 8 weeks.

LMenz

26-12-2006, 08:59

Congratulations Shajake!!

I hope you and your boys are doing well. All of us in the Feb group have been wondering how you are. So glad to hear all is going well :hugs:

winniethepooh

26-12-2006, 13:28

did you have a caesar? how much did they weigh?

Shajbm

30-12-2006, 04:05

Hi Winnie, yes i did have a ceaser, Their weights were 1850 and 1350 grams at birth.

kcash

30-06-2009, 21:11

Hi

My husband and I are expecting our first baby in February 2010. I have booked into Frances Perry. My private health fund is HCF. My obs has sent through her fees (am going with Anna Rogers) not sure what fees there are in hospital and post-delivery? Does anybody have any idea. I understand there may be a Paediatrician and Anaesthetic fee.

Mummy to be
K

claireokane

03-08-2009, 14:12

Hi Kcash!

We are also expecting our first baby in Feb 2010 and my Obs is Anna Rogers!! How funny is that? I was tossing up whether to go private or public, but pretty much come to the decision that FPC is much closer to me, so will be easier and quicker for appointments etc. Did you do the tour? I'm not sure about the other fees either - my 1st appointment with Anna is on 20th Aug, so hopefully everything regarding fees will be a lot clearer then.

How have you been? I had constant nausea for about 2.5 weeks in week 7/9, but totally fine now, just contending with my little bump and not fitting into most of my clothes!

Keep in touch,

Claire

Lilli3

06-09-2009, 12:56

Hi,

For those that have gone with Anna Rogers, did you manage to sus out the fees? Is so, can you please advise..??