Congratulations, buntis ka! Isa sa mga unang tanong ng mga soon-to-be parents ay: “Magkano ba ang gagastusin sa buong pagbubuntis?” Lalo na kung wala kang HMO o private health insurance, malaking tulong na alam mo ang possible range ng gastos — mula sa vitamins hanggang checkups, lab tests, at ultrasounds.
1. Prenatal Checkups
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Public health centers (Barangay/Municipal Health Centers): Libre ang basic prenatal checkups at timbang/BP monitoring. Pero maaaring kulang ang access sa specialist OB-GYN.
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Private clinics/hospitals: ₱500–₱1,500 per visit. Kung monthly checkups from 1st to 2nd trimester at mas madalas (every 2 weeks or weekly) sa 3rd trimester, aabot ng ₱10,000–₱20,000 total.
2. Prenatal Vitamins
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Public health centers: May libreng iron, folic acid, at minsan multivitamins.
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Private purchase (drugstores): ₱300–₱1,000 per month depende sa brand at formulation (e.g. with DHA, calcium). For 9 months, ₱2,700–₱9,000.
3. Laboratory Tests
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Basic labs (CBC, urinalysis, blood typing, FBS, hepatitis B, HIV, VDRL, etc.):
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Public: libre o minimal fee (₱200–₱500 total).
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Private: ₱2,000–₱5,000 for the full panel.
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Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) at 24–28 weeks:
4. Ultrasounds
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Public hospitals/clinics: ₱300–₱600 per session.
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Private hospitals/diagnostic centers: ₱800–₱3,500 depending on type (transvaginal, 2D, 3D, 4D).
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Typically 3–5 ultrasounds recommended, so budget ₱2,500–₱10,000.
5. Delivery Costs (Normal or C-Section)
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Public hospital (charity ward): Libre to ₱5,000 (may PhilHealth package for maternity care).
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Private hospital (Normal Delivery): ₱40,000–₱70,000.
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Private hospital (C-Section): ₱80,000–₱200,000 depende sa ospital at room type.
Total Estimated Pregnancy Expenses (2025)
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Public health centers / government hospitals: Libre – ₱20,000 (kasama na delivery).
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Private clinics / hospitals: ₱60,000 – ₱250,000 (kasama na delivery).
Pro Tip sa Pagba-budget
Bukod sa medical expenses, huwag kalimutan ang “hidden costs” tulad ng maternity clothes, cravings, baby gear, at transport pamasahe sa checkups. Kaya mahalagang magtabi ng pregnancy fund early on.
???? Kung limited ang budget, maximize ang PhilHealth benefits at libreng vitamins at checkups sa barangay health centers, tapos maglaan ng extra savings para sa delivery.
