The excitement of having a baby is often surpassed by the curiosity to know what your unborn baby may look like. Up until recently, there was no way of knowing for sure. Regular antenatal ultrasounds could show the outline of the baby’s facial profile, but could not give parents any idea of what the baby would look like. This was until the 4D scan came into being. Even though the images are computer generated and are not 100% accurate, it does allow parents to see their baby’s face beyond the traditional grainy black-and-white ultrasound images. Unfortunately this type of scan is not covered by your medical aid.
Medical Aid for Pregnant Women in South Africa
Medical aids is South Africa have very strict criteria about cover for new members with pre-existing conditions. This is not only about diseases but any medical condition that exists at the time you sign up for membership. Pregnancy is one of those conditions. However, pregnant women should still join a medical aid since the cover may still be necessary for the newborn baby as well as the mother’s other medical expenses.
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