📝 Top Questions to Ask a Maternity Hospital (Delivery Packages)

💰 Cost & Package Clarity

1. What is the total package cost for:

• Normal delivery?

• C-section?

2. What’s included in the package?

• Room charges (how many days)?

• Doctor fees (Gynaec + Paediatrician)?

• Medicines and injections?

• Baby NICU (if needed)?

• Lab tests, scans, IV, anesthesia?

3. What’s not included in the package?

• Blood tests?

• Baby vaccinations?

• Extra stay?

• Emergency care?

4. Are there any hidden or additional charges?

• Night doctor visits, scans, ICU shift, special diet, etc.

5. Can you share a full cost breakup in writing or WhatsApp?

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🧾 Insurance-Related

6. Do you support cashless insurance?

• Which TPAs and providers?

7. Do I need to pay upfront and claim later?

8. How much of the delivery cost is typically covered by insurance?

9. Is the baby’s care (like NICU) covered under my policy or billed separately?

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🛏️ Room & Stay

10. What type of rooms are available?

• General, semi-private, private, suite?

11. Can I book in advance?

12. How many days stay is included in the package?

• (2 days for normal, 3–4 days for C-section)

13. Is there an attached washroom, visitor bed, AC?

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👩‍⚕️ Doctor, Delivery & Support

14. Will my doctor be available for delivery?

15. Are midwives or doulas part of delivery care?

16. Do you support normal delivery or prefer C-section?

17. Is water-birth or epidural available?

18. Is there 24x7 OB-GYN, anesthetist, pediatrician, and NICU on-site?

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👶 Baby Support

19. Is there a neonatal ICU or pediatric support?

20. Are baby vaccinations and initial checkups included?

21. How is baby monitoring handled after birth?

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📦 Extras to Check

22. Do you provide antenatal classes or breastfeeding support?

23. Do you have a lactation consultant or postnatal counselor?

24. Is there a diet plan or food service for moms post-delivery?

25. Do you offer a hospital bag checklist or prep guidance?

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💡 Bonus: Ask for This

• A WhatsApp brochure or PDF with all package details

• Any discounts if booking early or on weekdays

• Testimonials or doctor reviews (many hospitals will show you)

printable pdf of all questions (Here)