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March 2024
Hospital Maternity Packages: Giving Birth in Singapore? Find the Best Maternity Packages here
Two pink lines. Ecstatic tears. A whirlwind of emotions and a whole lot of questions, from “am I ready for this?” to “where should I give birth?”. Answers: you will be, and read on. If choosing hospital maternity packages makes you feel like you are navigating a jungle gym blindfolded, rest assured, you are not alone. There’s so much to consider! Budget versus amenities. Doctor recommendations. Room options. Amenities and perks. And more. So if you are on a quest to find hospital maternity packages for the best birthing experience and the perfect sanctuary to welcome your bundle of joy, let us help.
But first…
Here are some key things to consider as you ponder. Do note that while the delivery costs indicated here are accurate at the time of publishing, they are not all-inclusive. For a more precise projection of your actual delivery cost, you will also need to include:
- your obgyn’s fees
- paediatrician’s fees
- neonatal related charges, and
- incidentals, items, and procedures that are not included in the delivery package
That said, read on to find the hospital maternity packages that will be the best for you, and your bundle of joy.
(See also: 10 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOUR BABY IS BORN)
Hosptital Maternity Packages in Singapore 2024
Gleneagles Hospital
Bask in luxury at this private hospital, where room types are outfitted for comfort and privacy. Stay connected with in-room Wi-Fi, and let Dad room-in since partners eat and stay at no extra cost. Plan to breastfeed? You’re in the right place. As a certified baby-friendly hospital under the World Health Organisation’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), Gleneagles supports new mothers to breastfeed successfully. The maternity package here also includes personalised lactation consultation service, a TCM confinement menu, daily longan and red dates tea, a maternity bag with essential items for mother and baby, and parking for one vehicle for the duration of stay or limousine service upon discharge (before 11am).
More perks
All mothers who deliver at Gleneagles Hospital enjoy a year’s free access to mental wellness app, Intellect, which has self-care programs and specialised one-to-one coaching and therapy sessions that are designed for postpartum mothers.
Cost of stay (two nights, normal/assisted delivery)
- Single room: from $5,601
- Superior room: from $9,703
Take a tour
Book a maternity tour here or watch the hospital’s videos on its delivery suite and maternity ward here.
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
Opened in 1924 (and celebrating its 100 years of excellence in maternity care this year!), this grand dame has witnessed more Singaporean births than any other maternity hospital in Singapore. With a multidisciplinary perinatal team on standby 24/7 and specially-trained nurses in its obstetric wards, KKH is the place for top-notch mum and baby care. All 28 private delivery rooms are single bedders, with en-suite bathrooms and shower facilities. There’s also a couch bed so dads-to-be can be part of the process. If you book a Class A1 single-bed ward, you’ll enjoy post-birth recovery in a tastefully furnished air-conditioned room with attached bathroom, wardrobe, sofa bed, and mini fridge, among other amenities. What’s more, in this BFHI-certified (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative) hospital, healthy newborns can room-in with mum for better bonding and breastfeeding – right from birth.
More perks
Antenatal programme; complimentary breastfeeding class at the KKH PEC (Patient Education Centre); confinement menu with red date tea or ginger tea; complimentary cake to celebrate the birth of the newborn; lactation consultations; surprise treats such as birthday celebrations.
Cost of stay (two nights, normal delivery)
- Single-bedded (Ward Type A1): from $3,760
Take a tour
Watch a guided online tour, or get a 360° view of the delivery suite and room facilities. For more information, visit www.kkh.com.sg/maternity-services
Mount Alvernia Hospital
Mums and children have their own building here, the 10-storey St Anne Mother & Child Centre. WIth more single rooms available, you can welcome your little one, and recover from childbirth in comfort and privacy. Each single-bed room has free high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, mini fridge, wardrobe, sofa bed, and an en-suite bathroom. Confinement food is available, as well as Chinese, Malay/Indian and Western cuisine. Finally, all newborns (regardless of race, nationality or religion) are offered a baby blessing in the hospital Chapel before going home.
More perks
Sign up for the Alvernia Ladies Card to enjoy discounts on pre- and postnatal massage packages, a complimentary Personal Accident Coverage Plan, a free maternity photoshoot, and discounts from partners like Hegen and Chilli Padi Confinement.
Cost of stay (two days, normal delivery)
- Standard Single: from $4,122.38
- Premium Suite: from $7,324.80
Take a tour
Book here for a physical tour, call the Patient Liaison Centre at 6347 6788, or email [email protected] to book a maternity tour.
Mount Elizabeth Orchard
Mount Elizabeth Hospital has just launched its new maternity ward under the Mount Elizabeth Hospital’s (MEH) first major renovation project. Featuring 16 newly designed single rooms, the ward provides new mothers a more comfortable and private environment to rest and recuperate. Included in the package are a personalised lactation consultation service, a TCM confinement menu, a celebratory dinner for two, and of course, lodging and meals for partners. There’s also car transport upon discharge (available from 11am – 3pm), and a maternity bag with essential items for mother and baby to start their new beginnings in style. At this BFHI-certified hospital, experienced nurses support your early parenthood journey with advice on bathing and breastfeeding.
More perks
New mums enjoy holistic care postpartum, with these postnatal massage therapy options during the hospital stay: a 30-minute head and shoulder massage, a 30-minute lactation massage, or a 30-minute shoulder massage.
Cost of stay
- Single room: from from $6,309
Take a tour
Sign up for a maternity webinar here
(See also: 10 THINGS TO DO AFTER YOUR BABY IS BORN)
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
Give your little one a luxe start to life at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, where you can welcome your newborn in boutique-style comfort, privacy, and luxury under the guidance of dedicated and experienced nurses and lactation consultants. Little things that make a big difference in their maternity package include a welcome mini bar, Wi-Fi, an LED TV with in-room entertainment system, premium bath accessories, and plush towels and slippers. The hospital also provides customised postnatal confinement menus and personalised breastfeeding coaching. If you’d like more space, the Junior Suites, which range from 58 sqm to 88 sqm in size, have an adjoining living room and an outdoor terrace (optional). Suite guests also enjoy parking privileges for two cars (one car for single rooms) for the duration of their stay.
More perks
TCM confinement menu, complimentary massage, personalised newborn bath demonstration (using model), personalised breastfeeding coaching, and a mother and baby gift set
Cost of stay
- Single Room: from $6,436
- Junior Suite: from $13,949
Take a tour
Book a maternity webinar here | Take a virtual tour
(See also: 10 POSTNATAL MASSAGE SERVICES TO HELP YOU HEAL AND SLIM DOWN AFTER GIVING BIRTH)
National University Hospital (NUH)
NUH was the first hospital in Singapore to be certified under the World Health Organization’s Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative. It’s also one of the few hospitals in Singapore that has water birth facilities (though this is not currently offered). After your baby is born, you’ll be able to rest and recuperate in cosy rooms, where there are sofa beds (from single rooms and upwards) so newly-minted dads can stay over. If you need more space, opt for the Deluxe Suite, which comes with an attached living room. Complimentary online videos on bath demonstration, baby care, breastfeeding tips and parental infant emotional support are available during your stay.
More perks
The in-room meals offer a variety of healthy food choices, and confinement meals as well. An antenatal and parentcraft programme provides information and guidance on areas covering antenatal care, the labour experience, antenatal exercises and newborn care.
Cost of stay
- Single room: from $5,500 – $7,430 (based on MOH estimate)
Take a tour
Contact the NUH Women’s Clinic at 6772 2002 or visit here for details.
Parkway East Hospital
As an advocate of family-centred birthing, the hospital encourages dads to be present for the birth of their little one. Thereafter, the cosy environment offers a tranquil atmosphere for post-delivery recovery. Apart from two- and four-bedded rooms, there are five single rooms, and a spacious Deluxe Room that comes with a lounge sofa, reading table, and a minibar. The single room options also offer complimentary lodging (with meals included) for partners. Throughout your stay, the parent craft team is on hand to offer advice and guidance, as well as personalised lactation consultation. You’ll also enjoy daily longan and red dates tea to boost nourishment after giving birth, and parking for one vehicle for the duration of stay or transport vouchers upon discharge.
More perks
Halal-certified confinement menu; Hegen PCTO™ Double Electric Breast Pump (SoftSqround™) worth $495 (valid till 31 Dec 2024); One physical session of 3-hour antenatal class worth $250, covering infant care and breastfeeding (valid till 31 Dec 2024)
Cost of stay
- Single room: from from $5,186
- Deluxe maternity room: from $5,601
Take a tour
Book a maternity webinar here | Watch a video of the maternity facilities. It’s co-hosted by local singer-songwriter and mum of three Kewei Tay.
(See also: HOW MUCH DOES CONFINEMENT IN SINGAPORE 2022/2023 COST?)
Raffles Hospital
Choose from suites, deluxe, single, and two-bedded rooms to recover in after giving birth at this BFHI-certified hospital. Companions stay free in suites and the deluxe room. Nurses at the postnatal ward will teach you to breastfeed and how to care for your baby, and daily ParentCraft classes are available during your stay for both your spouse and yourself. Following your discharge, you can also enjoy one complimentary consultation service.
More perks
Choice of confinement menu; candlelight celebration dinner for two (chargeable); Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments from Raffles Chinese Medicine to enhance your postpartum recovery (additional charges apply).
Cost of stay (two nights, normal delivery)
- Single Room: from $4,142
- Two-bedded Room: from $3,597
Take a tour
Maternity tours take place at 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Approach the Business Centre staff on Level 8 at least five minutes before the session.
Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
SGH’s antenatal ward has been newly renovated, and offers welcoming spaces for fathers to stay alongside mothers. Choose from one of three maternity wards – five beds per room (B2), four beds per room (B1), and single bed (A1) wards. En-suite bathrooms for single-bed rooms have grab bars and sensor lights for patient safety and convenience. But mums-to-be can expect a more comfortable experience no matter which ward they choose, with individual, adjustable bed lights that provide a soothing and comfortable environment. What’s more, it’s even more convenient to see your newborn now that the neonatal ward, including the high dependency ward and ICU, are in the same ward as the maternity ward. All postnatal mothers are reviewed by the physiotherapists in the wards after their delivery, and those who need further care can have follow up sessions at the postnatal assessment clinic (upon discharge).
More perks
Antenatal classes including breastfeeding, pelvic floor physiotherapy, and visits to the delivery suites/maternity wards for couples who are delivering at SGH. The hospital also has a new screening panel for pre-eclampsia, and genetic counselling services for pregnant mothers.
Cost of stay
Depending on ward type, the estimated cost before MediSave claim for normal delivery is $3,100 – $5,300, and $6,000 – $9,800 for caesarean delivery.
Take a tour
Labour ward tours are included in the antenatal class package. If you have not signed up for antenatal classes, call 6326 5923 to arrange for a tour. These are at 11.30am and 3pm from Mondays to Fridays, unless the labour ward is full.
Thomson Medical Centre (TMC)
If you are expecting your second child, and want the older sibling to bond with Baby from the very beginning, choose a maternity package here. In TMC’s boutique hotel-style Deluxe Family Room, one companion and one child (aged 1.5 to 6 years) can stay over with mum as the room features a bunk bed and a child-sized play table with matching chairs. All rooms, regardless of type, have Wi-Fi, and TV with cable. In addition, all mums are eligible to sign up for and enjoy Thomson Signature 8 amenities, which include insurance coverage, a baby photo set, and a mummy’s essential utility bag packed with products to kickstart your parenting journey.
More perks
A ‘Soup for Mums’ programme where mums are served the hospital’s signature Fish and Green Papaya Soup to encourage breast milk production. There’s also in-room training on essential baby care for first-time parents; First Born Incentive (FBI) and Subsequent Born Incentive (SBI).
Cost of stay (two days, normal delivery)
- 1-bedded room: from $4,043.90
- Premier room: from $4,877.75
- Family Suite: from $6,872.45
Take a tour
Book here or contact the hospital’s Guest Services ([email protected]) for more details.
(See also: WHAT IS POSTNATAL CONFINEMENT AT KAI SINGAPORE LIKE? THIS MUM SHARES HER REVIEW)
Hospital maternity packages: which should you choose?
At the end of the day, choosing from these maternity packages depends on several factors. Consider the following:
- Does your obgyn deliver there?
- Location: is it close to your home in case you need to get there in a hurry?
- Is it easily accessible, with ample parking?
- Are there facilities for high-risk pregnancies and births?
- Is breastfeeding supported?
- Does it offer the option for a water birth (if you are planning to have one)?
- Are doulas welcome (if you plan to have one)?
- Can you take photos and videos of your baby’s birth?
Ultimately, the one that you select should let you feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to have the kind of birthing experience you wish, and give your little one the best start in life. We hope this list of hospital maternity packages in Singapore helps. Here’s to a smooth pregnancy, and delivery for you and your baby!
All fees for the maternity packages stated in this article are estimates as supplied by the hospitals and their websites, and refer to normal delivery. Check the Ministry of Health website for updated fee benchmarks. Prices indicated here may be subject to GST. Optional perks may be chargeable, and subject to change.
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