EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 15 MIN
Public vs Private Maternity Care - What is Right for Your Family?
from Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood · host Parents You’ve Got This
Is public or private maternity health care the best option for you?Congratulations you have found out you are pregnant, what is next? You might be wondering if you should book into a public hospital or if spending the money for a private obstetrician is worth it. This week on the the podcast we break down the differences between public and private maternity health care systems so you can make the right choice for you.We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic who brings over 30 years of obstetrics and gynaecological experience working in both health care systems to share his expertise.Episode 98: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Public vs Private Maternity Care - What is Right for Your Family?We discuss:- How the public health system works- What it costs to go public or private- What continuity of care means- Private maternity care and what is involved if you choose this- Pros and cons of both systems- Can you choose to go private if you don't have health insurance?- How to choose which form of care is best for you.Never forget Parents You’ve Got This.Parents You've Got this - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents’ side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthisYouTube:@ParentsYou'veGotThis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Is public or private maternity health care the best option for you?Congratulations you have found out you are pregnant, what is next? You might be wondering if you should book into a public hospital or if spending the money for a private obstetrician is worth it. This week on the the podcast we break down the differences between public and private maternity health care systems so you can make the right choice for you.We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic who brings over 30 years of obstetrics and gynaecological experience working in both health care systems to share his expertise.Episode 98: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Public vs Private Maternity Care - What is Right for Your Family?We discuss:- How the public health system works- What it costs to go public or private- What continuity of care means- Private maternity care and what is involved if you choose this- Pros and cons of both systems- Can you choose to go private if you don't have health insurance?- How to choose which form of care is best for you.Never forget Parents You’ve Got This.Parents You've Got this - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents’ side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthisYouTube:@ParentsYou'veGotThis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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