Expecting a baby is a beautiful journey filled with a whirlwind of emotions. You feel excited and joyful to welcome your little one, but also anxious and worried about many things. Prenatal care, childbirth expenses, and ensuring a safe and healthy delivery for both mom and baby—these concerns can be numerous and sometimes overwhelming.
The good news is there are resources available to help navigate childbirth with ease and confidence. Hospitals like The Medical City (TMC) offer maternity packages that help expectant parents focus on welcoming their little bundles of joy with assurance and care.
Radio host Czarina “Cha” Guevara, popularly known as DJ Chacha, attests to the value of a maternity package—but with a crucial caveat: Choose a hospital you can trust.
How DJ Chacha found the right maternity package
In a recent interview, Cha reveals that the birth of her youngest, Santiago, in 2024 was her first experience with a maternity package. And, admittedly, she was hesitant about getting one due to the possible cost.
“Pag nanay ka na, frugal ka eh. So, when I found out na buntis ako, naghanap na [ako] ng ospital kung saan manganganak,” the mom of three shares. “Hindi ako naghahanap lang ng maganda [at] dekalidad. Gusto ko yung maganda pero worth it yung ibabayad. Determined ako [to] finding [a] cost-efficient hospital.”
Like most expectant moms, Cha did her research and sought advice from other moms about their hospital experiences. She stumbled upon TMC’s All-In Maternity Package when a friend mentioned it. They recommended it for the amazing service the hospital provided. “‘Sa TMC, mars, dun ka na. Lahat ng anak ko diyan. Yung serbisyo na makukuha mo sa kanila sobrang worth it,’” the radio host quotes her friend.
After hearing these words, Cha became curious about TMC’s All-In Maternity Package and decided to learn more about it. She was surprised that the package, with all its inclusions, was such a good value.
According to the mom, the package was comprehensive. “Yung doctors’ fees nandoon na,” she points out. “Hindi biro yung professional fee. So, the fact na kasama doon lahat—tapos hindi kung sinu-sino lang [na doktor ang] hahawak sa iyo—that’s major for me. Sulit talaga.”
Here’s what’s included in TMC’s All-In Maternity Package:
- Professional fees (OB-gynecologist, anesthesiologist, and pediatrician)
- Use of standard private room (three days for C-section delivery, two days for normal spontaneous delivery)
- Routine newborn screening
- Mom and baby hospital facility fee
- Medicine and supplies
- Lactation counseling
- Celebratory meal for two
- TMC mommy-baby bag that includes baby care essentials
- Maternity or newborn photoshoot with Nice Print Photography (new addition)
After looking into the All-In Maternity Package, Cha decided to go for it for Santiago’s birth. And it was a decision that paid off in spades. Looking back, she recalls how it helped free her from anxieties, letting her focus on welcoming her child.
Giving birth with the help of The Medical City’s All-In Maternity Package
The expert service and comprehensive care Cha and her baby received were everything the mom could have hoped for. “Sobrang attentive at professional yung pakikitungo sa iyo pero may care,” she explains. “They all made me feel at peace throughout the entire delivery journey—[even] after giving birth.”
The mom says she was amazed by how the nurses handled newborns and how supported she felt by TMC’s team of medical experts, particularly her OB-Gyne. The hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities also contributed to her overall comfortable experience and fast recovery. There was even a mommy-baby bag included in the package. “Lahat ng newborn essentials actually na nadala ko [sa ospital, pero] hindi ko nagamit,” she says, since the mommy-baby bag was full of baby care items.
“I think the most unforgettable doon sa package—not just for me but also for my husband—is yung meal that they prepared for us,” Cha says, explaining that it didn’t taste like typical hospital food. “It was really great, as in sobrang sarap. I think it helped me recover nang mas mabilis after I gave birth kasi di malungkot yung pagkain.”
She also appreciated that the meal wasn’t just for her, but also for her husband. “Kasi parang sinasabi nila yung journey ng panganganak, madalas yung nanay lang yung nabibigyan ng importansya. Pero yung husband din naman may hirap,” the mom shares.
Another good surprise? The aftercare from the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff—even after discharge. Cha says this showed a level of care that left a lasting impression.
Why getting a maternity package is worth it
After her positive experience with TMC’s All-In Maternity Package, Cha wishes that all moms-to-be get to try it, too.
“It’s less stressful. It’s less painful. [There’s] calmness, yung peaceful space na mayroon sila, that helped me relax during my stay,” she says. “I want all mothers to experience it kasi nga giving birth is hard. But, puwede ma-lessen yung bigat at hirap if you’re with the right people and if you choose the right hospital.”
Aside from convenience, this kind of healthcare service also gives parents peace of mind. “It takes away a lot of uncertainty and stress. You’re not just paying for medical services, nag-iinvest [ka] sa seamless experience during childbirth,” Cha explains. “Isipin mo na lang, [dapat] for the time being na nandoon ka [sa ospital is for] your health, sa pagpapagaling, and yung well-being ni baby.”
On top of that, you won’t have to worry about unexpected expenses. “Pag napili mo yung tamang ospital para sa iyo, hindi ka makaka-experience [ng sobrang stress]. From delivery to postnatal care, lahat covered. Huge relief siya,” she shares.
Bringing a child into the world is a life-changing moment, and having a hospital that supports and cares for you makes all the difference. As Cha says, “[Choose the] best possible care, walang katumbas na pera yun.”
Learn more about The Medical City’s All-In Maternity Package on its official website or contact the Delivery Suite at 8988-1000 or 8988-7000 ext. 6339. You can also sign up here: https://tmcph.co/MaternityPackage2025.
For more info and updates, visit The Medical City website and follow its Facebook page.
