My wife from Hong Kong is pregnant.

[steaky]

yes, most insurance companies doesn't cover pregnant women. If am in your shoes, I will probably pay for the medical cost for delivering a child in Canada as I would have if the child born in a private hospital in Hong Kong. I think the cost is much about the same. Other than that, I will purchase a travel insurance for my wife and I for basic health coverage until we get the provincial health card.

 

[brndette21]

Just a thought maybe it better if she states that she is visiting you in Canada. I think they might deny her entry if she says she's coming to give birth in Canada. Make sure to buy a return ticket so she can convince the POE officers that she has an intention of returning even she is going to extend her visit.

One more thing to add, your wife is not going to be covered by the provicial health insurance. The baby will though if s/he is born in Canada. So it might be very expensive.

Well, that's a good idea but it will be too expensive for them, unless they can afford, might be. On the other hand, I think if his pregnant wife will goes trouble and trouble it could be bad to the baby. I think it is not good for the pregnant women for an often riding.

 

[bobshynoswife]

i know this is an older thread, but in case the original poster is still around, i just wanted to mention that midwives are a lower-cost option for a low-risk birth. they cost about $2500 to $3000 for all prenatal care and a homebirth.

this is not a risky choice, all of my children have been born at home and i have found the most exceptional care with midwives.

 

[Leon]

In the case of somebody who is immigrating, already a few months pregnant and they prefer a midwife, it would be a good idea to start looking for one before they move. I know of a couple going to Edmonton who could not find a midwife in time as apparently they are booked up well in advance.

 

[bobshynoswife]

In the case of somebody who is immigrating, already a few months pregnant and they prefer a midwife, it would be a good idea to start looking for one before they move. I know of a couple going to Edmonton who could not find a midwife in time as apparently they are booked up well in advance.

Edmonton is a terrible place to find a midwife. Alberta funded midwifery last year, but they do not have enough midwives to go around, especially in the capital region. We homebirthers joke that midwives here have a 10 month waiting list, but it's pretty much true! You have to call the MINUTE you find out you're pregnant.

In BC and Ontario and in provinces where it is not funded it is much easier to find a midwife.