Q: When will I have to pay?
A:
You will receive separate invoices from The Portland Hospital and The Birth Company.
From the hospital you will receive an invoice for inpatient services and one for the paediatrician and possibly also one from the anaesthetist. We notify The Portland Hospital that you are booking to deliver there under the care of Dr Gibb or Dr Roberts. The hospital sends you an information pack with several forms that you need to complete and return to the hospital. In order to secure your booking with The Portland Hospital, you are asked to pay a deposit of about £4,500 six weeks before your expected date of delivery. The amount is based on the first 24 hours plus one night. Outstanding charges are settled directly with the hospital.
The Birth Company issues invoices in two stages. Once you have made a decision to book with us, we will confirm the contents and cost of your package in the form of a contract. You need to sign the contract and return it to The Birth Company. With your contract we will send an invoice requesting a deposit of £1,200. This will secure your booking with The Birth Company. The balance of your package will be due after delivery, once you have been discharged from hospital.
