Pregnancy monitoring: how much does it cost?

Prenatal visits: what support?

Seven in number, prenatal visits allow you to monitor your health and ensure the proper development of your baby throughout the nine months of pregnancy. These consultations must be made with a doctor or a midwife. They are reimbursed at 100%, within the limits of Social Security rates.. To benefit from it, you must declare your pregnancy before the end of the 3rd month to your family allowance fund and to your health insurance fund. On the other hand, if you make prenatal visits to an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing excess fees, you will only be reimbursed 23 euros, regardless of the price of the consultation.

Are pregnancy ultrasounds chargeable?

Three ultrasoundsare planned to check that your pregnancy is going well, but your doctor may also order additional ultrasounds, if your condition or that of the baby requires it.

The first two ultrasounds performed before the end of the 5th month of pregnancy are covered at 70 %. From the 6rd month of pregnancy, the 3rd ultrasound is 100% covered. If there is a fee overrun, it can be covered by your mutual insurance company. Always inquire about the rate applied and coverage by your mutual.

Coverage of other pregnancy tests

During your pregnancy, you will also have to undergo some essential examinations to detect certain diseases. Rest assured, all your medical expenses (blood tests, urine analysis, vaginal sampling, etc.) are covered at the usual rates until the 5th month of pregnancy, then at 100% from the 6th month and until the 12th day after childbirth, with waiver of advance fees (third party payment), whether or not they are related to your pregnancy. You also benefit from the waiver of advance costs (third party payment) on the part covered by Social Security (excluding excess fees), for health professionals working in town for medical examinations of pregnancy.

In addition, if an ultrasound or blood marker screening suggests an abnormality or if you present a particular risk related to your age (over 38 years) or to a family or personal history of genetic diseases, your doctor may also prescribe an amniocentesis to establish the karyotype of the fetus. This exam is fully covered, within the limits of Social Security rates., but requires a request for prior agreement from the medical service of your health insurance fund.

The pre-anesthetic consultation: what reimbursement?

The visit with an anesthetist usually takes place at the end of 8th month, so that he can read your medical file for maximum security. It is mandatory, even if you do not want epidural anesthesia, because it can sometimes be necessary during childbirth. The visit is 100% refunded when the prices charged do not exceed 28 euros, but fee overruns are frequent. Its cost depends on the price of the consultation itself, as well as that of any additional examinations (blood test, electrocardiogram, x-ray) prescribed by the anesthetist. The remainder can be covered by your mutual insurance company. Here too, find out more!

Is birth preparation reimbursed?

Preparing for childbirth is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended. You can combine the classic preparation (muscle and breathing exercises, general information on birth, etc.) with a particular method such as haptonomy, relaxation therapy or prenatal singing. Eight sessions are reimbursed at 100%, provided they are led by a doctor or a midwife, and that they do not exceed the Social Security tariffs, ie 39,75 euros for the first session.

As for childbirth, its cost varies depending on the establishment chosen (public or private), any excess fees, comfort costs and the coverage of your mutual insurance company. Find out beforehand to avoid unpleasant surprises!

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