Yes, she only delivers at Matild. I would need to change doc to try other private hospital and i don't want to do that as i like my doc. I really want to deliver in Matilda. I am due begining of Jan so do not understan how it could get booked out. I would understand if i would be towards the end of the month!
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Decline from Matilda - what now?!?!
- Thread starter Zoska
- Start date
hkexpat2010
Registered User
from what i understand, each matilda resident dr. gets a certain amount of spots for their patients so they have an idea where you are on "their" list.
the first ob/gyn i saw was a matilda resident, but he wasn't confident that i would get into matilda (think he had a long priority patient list ahead of me) and suggested i book another private hospital which didn't have a great reputation. at 8 weeks, when we submitted the papers to matilda, i was told i was #14 on a waiting list that matilda rep said was over 40 people long.
about a month later, i switched to my current dr., also a matilda resident, and they switched my booking with the hospital. i got a rejection notice at that time, but my dr. just said to be patient and it would be fine. i got in 1 month after that and was super relieved! i think my 2nd dr.'s waiting list was much shorter than the 1st dr.'s.
i'm due at the end of dec and they say private hospital delivery capacity is maxed out at that time due to mainland mothers shifting from public deliveries to private. read in a paper they are supposed to be limiting the number of mainland mother deliveries starting next year, but maybe that's just for the public hospitals...
good luck and hope all works out for you!
the first ob/gyn i saw was a matilda resident, but he wasn't confident that i would get into matilda (think he had a long priority patient list ahead of me) and suggested i book another private hospital which didn't have a great reputation. at 8 weeks, when we submitted the papers to matilda, i was told i was #14 on a waiting list that matilda rep said was over 40 people long.
about a month later, i switched to my current dr., also a matilda resident, and they switched my booking with the hospital. i got a rejection notice at that time, but my dr. just said to be patient and it would be fine. i got in 1 month after that and was super relieved! i think my 2nd dr.'s waiting list was much shorter than the 1st dr.'s.
i'm due at the end of dec and they say private hospital delivery capacity is maxed out at that time due to mainland mothers shifting from public deliveries to private. read in a paper they are supposed to be limiting the number of mainland mother deliveries starting next year, but maybe that's just for the public hospitals...
good luck and hope all works out for you!
Decbaby2011
Registered User
Hi Zoska
Similar to your situation, I started a similar thread although it was for delivery at end of Dec also at Matilda. Agreed with HKExpat2010, I also switched doctor and was able to get into the hospital I wanted. Initially I was almost close to plumbing for either Canossa or St Pauls which were not my choices.
An important factor is also whether you have good rapport with your doctor, if you trust her then stick with the doctor. From the numerous replies I also received, I was also told that Matilda will usually reject but then you will eventually get in. However completely appreciate the anxiety especially if this is your first baby.
Just keep trying with the Matilda Maternity Team since they do take time.
Good Luck . Will PM you the name of the person to ask for at Matilda.
Similar to your situation, I started a similar thread although it was for delivery at end of Dec also at Matilda. Agreed with HKExpat2010, I also switched doctor and was able to get into the hospital I wanted. Initially I was almost close to plumbing for either Canossa or St Pauls which were not my choices.
An important factor is also whether you have good rapport with your doctor, if you trust her then stick with the doctor. From the numerous replies I also received, I was also told that Matilda will usually reject but then you will eventually get in. However completely appreciate the anxiety especially if this is your first baby.
Just keep trying with the Matilda Maternity Team since they do take time.
Good Luck . Will PM you the name of the person to ask for at Matilda.
missprincepessa
Registered User
Unbelievable!
Hi ladies...i am new to this forum but thought i'd give you an update on the dire straits of getting a maternity bed in Hong Kong. I registered with my OB at 4 weeks 6 days pg (2 days ago), and am most likely going to be waitlisted at Matilda as i am behind about 6 other of the Doc's patients in that intake group. INSANE!!!! Who can handle this stress???? Esp when pregnant!!!
Hi ladies...i am new to this forum but thought i'd give you an update on the dire straits of getting a maternity bed in Hong Kong. I registered with my OB at 4 weeks 6 days pg (2 days ago), and am most likely going to be waitlisted at Matilda as i am behind about 6 other of the Doc's patients in that intake group. INSANE!!!! Who can handle this stress???? Esp when pregnant!!!
tomogotchi
Registered User
It is insane, I know. But be assured. I'm in week 37, and I'm pregnant with my No 2, so the baby is likely to come earlier than my EDD. I only got my Matilda booking finally confirmed two days ago! Best luck!
I m 27 weeks now and still waiting! Not stressing about it anymore if will not get confirm my doc will give me referal letter to QMH. I m not gonna worry about things I do not have control over! Also I went from nr 9 to nr 3 on a waiting list within like 6-7 weeks! Try not to worry, I m sure your doc will do the best to get you. Who are you seeing?
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