Abby, Zoë and Enzo

Comments: First Doctor Appointment in Brazil

August 22, 2008 06:03:18 PM posted by christopher
In the infirmary you share with one other person, in an apartment you have your own room. The suites are just extra plush.

August 20, 2008 06:05:30 PM posted by Nonna
Sp happy you are pleased with the doctor and the facilities.

August 20, 2008 10:03:43 AM posted by Grandma Cindy
I am happy to hear that your dr. appointment showed everything is as it should be.
I wonder what an apartment is as opposed to the infirmary. it sounds wonderful

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August 18^th 2008

First Doctor Appointment in Brazil

We met with Dr. Eduardo this evening at 6:00 p.m. We arrived by taxi, R$12.50 = US$7.67. Raissa met us at the office building and we all went up. We began by talking about the different options of where to deliver and went over the records from both this pregnancy and last. He also informed us that I'd be able to try delivering naturally, which we didn't think was going to be an option. Next he took my blood pressure, weight, and listened for the heartbeat. Enzo was moving as usual, 'running' away from the doppler, but we finally got a good listen. Everything is looking just as it should and we'll see Dr. Eduardo again on the 1st of September.

After the meeting with the doctor, we walked the little ways to CLIM, the women's hospital, nearby. We were wanting to get a tour, but apparently this was their busy time so we got a sheet of package prices and we'll go back again next time we see the doctor, this time beforehand. The taxi home cost R$13.00 = US$7.98, the bus would have cost only R$3.40 = US$2.09, but Laura felt more comfortable with the girls at night on this direct route.

Prices from CLIM:

Cesarean Delivery (2 Days)
- Infirmary R$1242 = US$ 765.96
- Apartment R$ 1436.40 = US$ 885.85
Normal Delivery (1 Day)
- Infirmary R$718.20 = US$ 442.92
- Apartment R$ 912.60 = US$ 562.44
Normal Delivery with Anesthesia (1 Day)
- Infirmary R$ 912.60 = US$ 562.44
- Apartment R$ 1112.40 = US$ 686.03