FAQs
Do I pay everything to one person, who pays everyone else?
No. The separate parts of the total cost will come from whoever supplied the service.
When do I pay?
The Birth Team fee: Mr Sheridan does not bill you during the pregnancy and in view of that requests prompt payment in full within 14 days of delivery. If you would prefer to pay some of the fee before delivery to spread the cost, Mr Sheridan is happy for you to do that.
Watford Hospital fee: You will receive an invoice from Watford at 24-28 weeks pregnant for your advance payment.
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Other private doctors fees: You will be invoiced for these by the doctor concerned shortly after the service received.
Pathology charges: these will be billed to you as and when they arise
Are antenatal classes included in any of the packages?
No. The Knowledge Antenatal Classes are run at Spire Bushey Hospital as a separate service by Sarah; you will need to pay her directly at the time.
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What if I have medical insurance, am I covered for my care?
It is very unusual except for some select British & international medical insurers to cover normal antenatal care and birth. Most will cover complications of pregnancy, including emergency and medically indicated elective caesarean sections, but even then there is often a shortfall between the bill you receive and the level of cover provided. We strongly advise that you check your level of cover with your insurance company before receiving private care, if you are assuming payment will be made via them.
IMPORTANT: If there is a shortfall, you will be responsible for payment of any unmet balance.
If I know in advance that I need a caesarean section, do I still pay in advance?
Not always. It will help to contact the finance department of Watford hospital if this is the case.
I have insurance and have an emergency caesarean section after I have already paid my advance hospital bill, what happens?
In this case, you need to contact your insurance company and advise them of your circumstances as soon as you can. Any reimbursement will be made via them.
Can I transfer to The Birth Team at any stage of pregnancy and from any other hospital?
Yes that is no problem, although we will draw the line if you are already in labour! It would be best to contact Mr Sheridan’s private secretary to discuss this.
If I started with the Antenatal Care Package, can I change my mind and have full care?
Yes of course, as long as we don’t already have large numbers of babies expected at the same time as yours. We also will not accept you as a full care patient if you have already gone into hospital in labour as an NHS patient, then decided you want The Birth Team when you are in the middle of giving birth!
For any other queries please contact us.