Most women who choose to attend our private Consultants use private health insurance to cover as much of the costs as possible. As there are a large number of plans that health insurance providers offer with varying levels of cover for maternity patients we advise you to contact your insurance provider by phone or preferably in writing, to ensure your cover is appropriate. If your private health insurance does not cover all the costs of your care in The National Maternity Hospital you will be expected to pay any shortfall in full.
It is important to note that there may be a 52 week waiting period applied by some insurers before you will be covered by them for maternity services.
The National Maternity Hospital operates a direct payment system for inpatient charges with the following companies: VHI, Laya, Irish Life.
Fees and Charges
Private Consultants Fee: €2500 - €5000 by arrangement with your chosen Consultant.
Accommodation Charges:
Single Occupancy room per night: €1000 (when available and if covered by your insurance)
Multi-occupancy room per night: €813
Day Case: €407 (per day) should you need a procedure during pregnancy or postnatally.
Accommodation rates may increase on 1st January subject to Department of Health guidance. There is also a possible annual increase in medical fees on the 1st of July. The price charged will be applicable to the rate at the time of admission to hospital. During busy periods, we are unable to guarantee you will be offered a private room following birth. If this is the case, you will be accommodated on another ward until a private room becomes available.
Health Insurance Companies generally cover a three night stay for a vaginal birth or five nights for a caesarean section birth. This includes any nights on the Antenatal Ward or on the Labour and Birthing Unit before birth. If your medical team decide it is medically necessary for you to stay longer than this, it is generally covered under insurance, although you will need to confirm this with your insurer directly.
If you do not have health insurance, please contact your consultant’s private secretary and they will be happy to advise you on how to pay your fees and charges directly.
Medical Fees Guide (subject to change by insurance companies)
Ultrasound Scan (each): €110 - €140
Epidural Anaesthesia: €358
Normal Vaginal Birth: €378
Caesarean Section Birth: €566
Pathology: €145
Endocrinologist: €400 (covers your entire pregnancy if you are referred to a Consultant Endocrinologist and is payable at your 1st consultation. If insured, the amount you can claim from your insurer may vary).
Your Baby - Fees and charges
Paediatrician - Inpatient check of your baby on the postnatal ward: €181 (approx.)
Special Care Unit per night: €813
Babies requiring admission to the neonatal unit take the same patient category as their mother. For this claim to be covered in full, each baby needs to be included on the mother’s policy. You can add your baby to your policy straight away following birth if not automatically covered.
Please note the above fees are subject to change based on your provider and type of cover.
Further Information and queries please contact your chosen Consultant's Secretary.
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Most women who choose to attend our Fitzwilliam Semi-Private clinic use private health insurance to cover as much of the costs as possible. As there are a large number of plans that health insurance providers offer, with varying levels of cover for maternity patients, we advise you to contact your insurance provider by phone or preferably in writing, to ensure your cover is appropriate.
If your private health insurance does not cover all the costs of your care in The National Maternity Hospital you will be expected to pay any shortfall in full.
It is important to note that there may be a 52 week waiting period applied by some insurers before you will be covered by them for maternity services.
The National Maternity Hospital operates a direct payment system for inpatient charges with the following companies: VHI, Laya, Irish Life.
Outpatient Fees and Charges
The semi-private Consultant fee includes up to seven antenatal visits with your Consultant, your dating and anomaly ultrasound scans and any other prescribed ultrasound scans.
Semi-Private Consultants Fee: €1200*
*No refund of antenatal clinic fee will be issued after 21 weeks’ gestation
Booking bloods: €145
Inpatient Fees and Charges
Accommodation Charges:
Single Occupancy room per night: €1000 (when available and if covered by your insurance)
Multi-occupancy room per night: €813
Day Case: €407 (per day) should you need a procedure during pregnancy or postnatally.
Accommodation rates may increase on 1st January subject to Department of Health guidance. There is also a possible annual increase in medical fees on the 1st of July. The price charged will be applicable to the rate at the time of admission to hospital. During busy periods, we are unable to guarantee you will be offered a bed on the Fitzwilliam Semi-private ward following your birth. If this is the case, you will be accommodated on another ward until a semi-private bed becomes available.
Health insurance companies generally cover a three night stay for a vaginal birth or five nights for a caesarean section birth. This includes any nights on the Antenatal Ward or on the Labour and Birthing Unit before birth. If your medical team decide it is medically necessary for you to stay longer than this, it is generally covered under insurance, although you will need to confirm this with your insurer directly.
If you do not have health insurance, please contact our Semi-Private Clinic and we will be happy to advise you on how you can pay your fees and charges directly.
Medical Fees Guide (subject to change by insurance companies)
Epidural Anaesthesia: €358
Normal Vaginal Birth: €378
Caesarean Section Birth: €566
Pathology: €145
Endocrinologist: €400 (covers your entire pregnancy if you are referred to a Consultant Endocrinologist and is payable at your 1st consultation. If insured, the amount you can claim from your insurer may vary).
Your Baby - Fees and charges
Paediatrician - Inpatient check of your baby on the postnatal ward: €181 (approx.)
Special Care Unit per night: €813
Babies requiring admission to the neonatal unit take the same patient category as their mother. For this claim to be covered in full, each baby needs to be included on the mother’s policy. You can add your baby to your policy straight away following birth if not automatically covered. Please check with your insurance provider.
Please note the above fees are subject to change based on your provider and type of cover.
For Further Information or queries:
If you have any queries in relation to your semi-private fees and charges you can contact a member of our patient accounts team between 8am and 4pm on:
Tel: (01) 6373506 / (01) 6373131
Or our semi-private clinic reception on:
Tel: (01) 637 3536 / (01) 637 3537 / (01) 637 3580
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