I am currently 7 months pregnant and I've visited Dr Foong from Tawakal Hospital since 4th week of my pregnancy. My first visit costs about the same. The subsequent visit is RM120 for consultation & procedure. The medicine is RM10 (for my pre-natal vitamin) and RM 5 or RM10 for the ultrascan picture.
For first visit, the medicine is RM35 because it's folic acid. During the first visit, the doctor has to check when's your due date n etc....normally, Dr Foong doesn't advice much but he always ask whether u have any question to ask.
Common question that I ask:
1. Is there anything I should not eat?
2. How much is the delivery (Normal/caesarian)?
3. Under what circumstances should I deliver under caesarian?
As you are approaching the 3rd month, he will advice to go for a 1st trimester blood test which cost about RM150-200 (i forgotten) to check for down syndrome. He will say that this test is 85% accurate.
For me, I've been visiting Dr Foong since 10 years ago because I have recurrent ovarian dermoid cyst which operated by him 3 times. He has an excellent surgeon skill and I do not feel any fear and feel very comfortable under his care. So, since this is my first baby, I prefer to go back to him.
seriously, folic acid cost RM35? why not get it yourself at pharmacy, can buy about 700 tablets already