Pregnancy and Being Pregnant in Singapore

Singapore has some of the best medical facilities in the world which are constantly being upgraded making it one of the best places in the world to give birth. While the standards adhere to those of other western countries, there are some cultural practices in Singapore that may deviate from the norm. 

If you suspect that you are pregnant in Singapore, it is advisable to visit a gynecologist and confirm the pregnancy, regardless of a home pregnancy test. A visit to the gynecologist could set you back around $100 if your medical insuarance does not cover maternity, however one pregnancy is confirmed your OBGYN should have a full pregnancy package for you.

The most important scan of the pregnancy is the 7 week scan which will determine the gestational age of a normal pregnancy and also confirm that the pregnancy is not ectopic.

Hospitals

There are both public and private sector hospitals in Singapore. The public sector has surcharges for expatriates that Singaporeans will not normally have to pay. There is a lot more demand in the public sector, therefore waiting times and queues are longer. Public hospitals are also considered teaching hospitals so many patients are attended by trainees.

Private hospitals are more expensive, but with the extra expense also comes a bit of luxury in the form of minimal waiting times and more accessible care by your chose gynecologist.

Delivary in private hospitals in Singapore is state of the art with water-birthing and postnatal massage.

According to pregnant.sg these are some of the best maternity hospitals in Singapore.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) Singapore
Location: 100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel: +65 6-CALL KKH (+65 6-2255 554)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kkh.com.sg

Mount Alverina Hospital Singapore
Location: 820 Thomson Road, Singapore
Tel: +65 6347 6688 / +65 6347 6210 (outpatient services)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mtalvernia-hospital.org

Thompson Medical Centre Singapore
Location: 339 Thomson Road, Singapore
Tel: +65 6250 2222
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thomsonmedical.com

Mount Elisabeth Hospital Singapore
Location: TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Road #15-01, Singapore
Tel: +65 6307 7880
Fax: +65 6733 8156
Email: [email protected]
Website: mountelizabeth.com.sg

Gleneagles Singapore
Location: 6A Napier Road Singapore 258500
Tel (main line): +65 6473 7222
Tel (appointment): +65 6575 7575
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://gleneagles.com.sg

Parkway East Hospital Singapore
Location: 321 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore
Tel: +65 6344 7588
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://parkwayeast.com.sg 

National University Hospital Singapore
Location: 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, Singapore S(119074)
Tel: +65 6779 5555
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nuh.com.sg

Singapore General Hospital
Location: Outram Road, Singapore 169608
Tel: 6222 3322
Fax: 6224 9221
Website: http://www.sgh.com.sg

Raffles Medical Hospital Singapore
Tel: (65) 6311 1111
Fax: (65) 6311 2136
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com 

For more info on pregnancy in Singapore visit http://pregnant.sg