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August 11, 2025 15 mins

Is public or private maternity health care the best option for you?


Congratulations you have found out you are pregnant, what is next? You might be wondering if you should book into a public hospital or if spending the money for a private obstetrician is worth it.

This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we break down the differences between public and private maternity health care systems so you can make the right choice for you.

We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic who brings over 30 years of obstetrics and gynaecological experience working in both health care systems to share his expertise.


We discuss:

- How the public health system works

- What it costs to go public or private

- What continuity of care means

- Private maternity care and what is involved if you choose this

- Pros and cons of both systems

- Can you choose to go private if you don't have health insurance?

- How to choose which form of care is best for you.


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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.


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