Maternity Package & Delivery Charges at Santevita Hospital

Planning for a delivery involves two questions: where you will receive safe care, and what it will cost. This page explains how maternity care and delivery charges work at Santevita Hospital, Ranchi, what shapes the final bill, how insurance fits in, how normal and C-section deliveries differ in cost, and how to begin antenatal care. Because every pregnancy is different, exact charges are shared by the hospital team after they understand your needs.

What the maternity package includes

A maternity package generally bundles the main services around delivery: labour room and delivery charges, the doctor's fees, a set number of days in hospital, routine nursing care and routine care of the baby. What is included or left out can differ between hospitals and between plans, so ask for the inclusions and exclusions in writing.

Services that are often outside a fixed package include tests beyond the routine, a longer stay than planned, complications, extra procedures, and ICU or NICU care.

Useful questions to ask before you decide:

• Is the doctor's fee included in the package?
• For how many days of stay are the charges calculated?
• Are the charges different for normal and caesarean delivery?
• What happens to the estimate if the baby needs NICU care?
• Is an advance deposit required, and how is the final bill settled?

Care around delivery at Santevita Hospital includes:

• Care for routine and high-risk pregnancies, with ultrasound and fetal scanning
• Antenatal classes and pre- and post-natal yoga at Studio Sante
• Labour rooms where the mother can choose who is with her, including family or friends
• Options for labour pain relief, including Entonox gas
• Midwife-led care for normal, low-risk pregnancies, and a water birth facility
• An operation theatre complex
• Breastfeeding guidance and lactation support, with dietitians and physiotherapy
• 24x7 emergency support and ambulance services

To know which of these are covered by the package that suits you, ask the team when you call.

Normal vs caesarean (C-section) delivery packages

The mode of delivery is decided by your gynecologist on medical grounds, not by the package. A C-section (caesarean section) is a surgical delivery in which the baby is born through a cut in the abdomen and uterus. The two kinds of delivery differ in ways that affect cost.

These stays are typical, not fixed. A planned normal delivery can turn into a caesarean if the situation changes during labour, and the estimate may then change. A planned caesarean can be estimated in advance. An emergency caesarean, done because of a problem during labour, may involve extra care, so the final charges can differ. Ask the team how such changes are handled.

Room and stay options

The room category and the length of your stay are among the biggest factors in the final bill. When you enquire, ask which room categories are available, what the daily charge covers, and whether a family member can stay with you. Ask whether the room charge includes nursing care, meals and the baby's cot, and whether charges change if you move between categories during your stay. The hospital team can explain the options at the time of your enquiry.

At Santevita Hospital, the birthing mother can choose who is with her in the labour room. Mothers are also supported to begin breastfeeding soon after birth.

NICU and newborn care

Most babies are healthy and stay with their mothers. Some need extra care in the first days of life, for reasons such as early birth, low birth weight, breathing difficulty, jaundice that needs phototherapy, or infection. The paediatric team explains the reason, the expected stay and the care plan to the parents. Santevita Hospital has a 24x7 Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with paediatric ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, baby warmers and phototherapy units, and a team of paediatricians and neonatologists. You can read more about the paediatric team on the Paediatrics & Neonatology page of this website.

NICU care is usually billed separately from a standard delivery package, because it is needed only when a baby requires it. Please confirm this with the team when you ask about charges.

Insurance and cashless process

Many families use health insurance for delivery. A few points help the process go smoothly:

• Check your policy for maternity cover, waiting periods and any sub-limit on the amount.
• Check whether your insurer or TPA is on the hospital's empanelled TPA list on this website.
• Inform the hospital early, so that pre-authorisation can be sent to the insurer in advance.
• Carry your policy card, photo ID and referral papers.
• Keep the doctor's admission note and your earlier reports ready, as insurers often ask for them.

Cashless approval depends on your insurer's terms and is decided by the insurer. Any amount not covered is paid by the patient. If your employer has a corporate arrangement, ask the helpdesk whether it applies to maternity.

How to book antenatal care

Antenatal care should ideally start as soon as pregnancy is confirmed, by about eight weeks. Regular check-ups help the doctor follow your health and your baby's growth.

1. Call 073600 33390 to book a consultation with the Obstetrics team. Online appointment booking is currently unavailable, so please call or visit.
2. Carry your ID, earlier reports, scans and a list of your medicines.
3. Plan the visits advised by your doctor, with the tests and scans recommended at each stage.
4. Ask about antenatal classes and yoga sessions, which help you prepare for labour.

What the visits usually involve. Visits are commonly monthly in the early months and more frequent as the due date nears, though your doctor may change the schedule. Common checks include blood pressure, weight, blood and urine tests, and ultrasound scans at different stages, such as a dating scan, a detailed anomaly scan around the middle of pregnancy and growth scans later. Your doctor will also advise on supplements, vaccines, diet and warning signs to report.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the maternity package?

It depends on the plan. Packages usually cover delivery charges, the doctor's fees, a set stay and routine newborn care. Please ask the team for the inclusions and exclusions in writing.

Is cashless maternity insurance accepted?

Santevita Hospital has empanelled TPAs and corporates. Whether cashless is approved depends on your insurer and your policy terms. Check the empanelled TPA list or call 073600 33390.

Can I tour the labour rooms before delivery?

Please ask the team when you call. They can tell you whether a visit can be arranged.

Can the final bill differ from the estimate?

Yes. A longer stay, a change in the mode of delivery, or extra tests or care for the mother or baby can change the final amount.

When should I register for delivery?

Register as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed, so that your antenatal care is planned from the start.

Speak to our team

For delivery charges, package details and antenatal appointments, call Santevita Hospital, Ranchi, on 073600 33390.