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Friday 22 March 2013

My experience as FPP (full paying patient) @ Hospital Selayang

I've just given birth my 2nd child at Hospital Selayang via the FPP (Full Paying Patient) option .

Decided to switch from private to govt hospital during my 36th weeks of pregnancy and they still accepted me. Whew, what a relief as initiallly I wondered if they would accept me since I'm in the advanced stage of preggers.

Under this option,I get to select my doctor/gynae and given the priority lane instead of waiting under a long queue for a check-up. There were 3 gynae to choose from, and I went for Dr Phillip. He's a caring doctor and had a good sense of humour - he even encouraged me to to for VBAC (my 1st child was c-section)even though I opted for elective c-section. He assured me that he'll give me 6 hours to go for natural birth if Baby wanted to arrive before the selected date.

Finally, Baby decided to wait until the c-section day, and I was required to admit into the hospital a day before the op. After registration, the labour ward docs & nurses conducted a check-up on me & Baby's heartbeat. Waited quite a while for my room to be ready, as the earlier patient was not discharged yet. When the room was ready, I was quite impressed that the room is spacious - fyi, only your hubs or mother can bunk-in to accompany you during the night (that's a special privilage), with private bathroom & TV. So I get all the privacy I want (Yay!)

My op was scheduled during noon as there were other earlier cases before me, so the nurses adviced me to fast from 10pm that night. Not even a sip of water...sigh! The next day (D-day!!!), was wheeled to the op theather and the anaesthetic doc, Dr Norliza was getting ready to do her thing. I must say, she's really a pro coz I don't feel any jab pain at my spine at all. A Muslim nurse cited a short & heartfelt prayer before the op, and I knew that I will in their good hands.

The op went smoothly and Baby let out a soft cry when she came out. Later, Baby & I were wheeled to my room after observation. There is no nursery facility, so all babies are roomed-in with their mommies. I kinda like this idea, as I'm able to observe Baby 24/7. Well, a little tiring though but Mom bunked in that night to see if I needed any help. The hospital itself is baby-friendly and the nurses were very knowledgable about breastfeeding and baby care as compared to my first delivery at the private hospital.

All in all, my delivery experience has been pleasant and the charges were quite affordable. Do check it out if you are considering this as choice for your delivery. FYI, Putrajaya Hospital has also FPP option. Heard thst their facilities are even better...

Till then. Cheers!

XOXO

12 comments:

  1. May i ask the total cost for the delivery?

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  2. Hi Ema,
    My delivery costs around rm3500.

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  3. Found your sharing very useful as I'm considering giving birth at a gov hospital. How many nights did you stay? and were you able to chose your doctor? if yes, why Dr Philip?

    Many thanks

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    1. Hi Florence,
      Stayed there for 3 nights. the 1st night is for observation then the following day is the c section.
      Why Dr Phillips? He was recommended by the nurse when I asked her during registration. According to her, he has many years of experience and he does not have many patients under him that time. While I admitted I also found out another staff nurse delivered her triplets under him. Personally, I find Dr Phillip is good and caring as well as professional in advice. He suggested that I go for VDAC which the private hosp doc won't do and he respected my decision even though I opted for c section.
      So,I hope i'm able to help you tho a little late in replying...Hope you have a smooth delivery & happy motherhood! :-) cheers

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  4. My wife just delivered a baby girl for me few days ago at Hospital Selayang. It was a memorable experience with the entire people of that hospital starting from security men and women till the last doctor. What they render is beyond service and I call it sacrifice.

    The hospitality in hospital Selayang is greater than the hospitality we experience in hotels. After 3 days of wonderful experience in HS, we paid only 1, 000

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    1. Hi Anthony,
      Congratulations to both of you! Glad to know that you had such a wonderful experience in HS. This is the reason why I liked share my experience in this blog coz I heard of many negative stories of poor services by govt/semi govt hospitals before. I went ahead with trepidation and came out feeling great as I was well taken care of.

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  5. Hi Chubby Cheeks, I was searching for Selayang Hospital info and came across your blog. After read your experience, I too feel the warmed and hospitality that Dr Philip and his team towards me. For my second bb, I will go back to him as well. Btw, I was in Room 10 and wasnt any TV. Which room were you in? Just curious?

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    1. Hihi!
      That's great! Dr Phillip and team are just wonderful aren't they? Stayed in Ward A room 10, and there was TV. Its a good companion when I need it.When are you due?

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  6. Hi Chubby Cheeks,
    When did you pregnant for your 2nd baby after your c-section of your 1st baby?
    My 1st baby was delivered in Columbia Seremban on Jan 2013 thru C-Section. I am planning to have my 2nd baby and i wish i can deliver thru natural birth. Heard some of my friends said if the 1st baby is delivered thru c-section at least i have to wait for 1 and a half year then i can started to plan for 2nd pregnancy and meantime it will be easier if choosing for natural birth. Is that true?

    Casey

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  7. Hi.. I hv a question on this fpp scheme.. do I need to go to a klinik kesihayan first to get a pink card before proceeding to the hospital? Just so confused.. thanks..

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  8. hi..do you mean the total costs for FPP (for caeseran) is only RM3500? tq...

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  9. Hi, what is the tel no that can call to make appointment?

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