Giving Birth | Singapore General Hospital

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

This is one of the most significant periods in your life and we are thrilled to accompany you on your journey.Please contact us at +65 6321 4377 or click here to make an appointment.

Antenatal Care

What Can I Expect?

An overview of what you can expect during your antenatal visits is provided in the table below. Your doctor will discuss these in greater detail with you during your appointments.

What to Expect
First Trimester	Review of your symptoms Assessment of your blood pressure, weight and urine Ultrasound scan to confirm the location of your pregnancy, check your baby's heartbeat and estimate your due date Blood tests to check for anaemia and important infections Optional tests to screen for Down Syndrome Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Second Trimester	Review of your symptoms Assessment of your blood pressure, weight and urine Ultrasound scan to screen for fetal anomalies Oral glucose tolerance test to screen for maternal diabetes Influenza and whooping cough vaccinations Sign up for Antenatal & Breastfeeding classes Schedule a Labour Ward tour Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Third Trimester	Review of your symptoms Assessment of your blood pressure, weight and urine Ultrasound scan to check baby's growth (Optional 3D/4D scans are available on request) Vaginal swab to screen for Group B streptococcus Sign up for Antenatal & Breastfeeding classes Schedule a Labour Ward tour RSV Vaccination in pregnancy

What Should I Bring?

For your first visit, please bring along your NRIC (Singaporeans) or passport (non-Singaporeans) as well as any referral letter and test results that you have.

For subsequent visits, please bring along your pink card (antenatal hand-held notes), as well as any ultrasound or blood request forms that your doctor has given you.

Where Should I Go?

Your antenatal visits will be conducted at our newly-renovated Obstetrics & Gynaecology Centre, located at Block 5 Level 1. Doctor's visits, ultrasound scans and blood tests may all be done at this convenient one-stop centre.

You may make an appointment by calling +65 6321 4377 or clicking here.

Please go to the following locations if you experience unexpected symptoms during your pregnancy:

Location	If you are…
Early Pregnancy Unit Blk 5 Level 2, Wd 52A 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (Last regirstration is 4pm) Tel: 6321 4516	Under 14 weeks with pain and/or bleeding.
O&G Center Blk 5 Level 1 8.00am to 5.00pm Tel: 6326 5920	Any gestation for routine appointments or for pregnancy-related concerns. Under 14 weeks with nausea or vomiting Postnatal with breastfeeding difficulty, abnormal bleeding/discharge, episiotomy issues Maternal emotional health support
Accident & Emergency Department Blk 1 Level 2 Open 24 hours	Under 20 weeks with any concerns Postnatal with abnormal bleeding/discharge, episiotomy issues or breastfeeding problems
Labour Ward Blk 5 Level 2, Wd 52A 24 hours Tel: 6321 4520	20 weeks or more with pain, bleeding, leaking of water, decreased or absent baby movements, leg swelling, headache or blurring of vision.

Going into Labour

What Should I Go?

The Labour Ward (Ward 52A) is located at Block 5 Level 2 and is open 24 hours. You can contact the midwife at 6321 4520 if you have any concerns.

Please proceed to Labour Ward 52A if you are 20 weeks pregnant or more and experience any of the following:

Abdominal pain or regular contractions
Vaginal bleeding
Leaking of fluid (water bag)
Reduced or no fetal movements
High blood pressure accompanied by headache or blurred vision

If you are less than 20 weeks pregnant, please go to the Emergency Department for assessment.

What Can I Expect?

You will be assessed by the midwives and doctors on duty in our Early Labour Suite (ELS), located within the Labour Ward.

Your assessment may include a vaginal examination, an ultrasound scan, and monitoring of your baby’s heartbeat. After the evaluation, the team will advise you on the next steps for your care.

Highlights of our Labour Ward includes:

Cosy and recently refurnished delivery suites
Upgraded electronic monitoring systems for fetal and maternal surveillance during labour
24-hour medical, neonatology, anaesthetic and operating theatre support

Your spouse is encouraged to be with you to provide support during labour and delivery. For the safety of all infants and the privacy of other mothers, other visitors are not allowed in the Delivery Suite.

In special circumstances, you may nominate a female companion to accompany you.

What Should I Bring?

Pink card (antenatal history card)
NRIC (for Singaporeans and PRs) or passport (for foreigners) for both you and spouse
Hospital Bag

What Should I Pack?

SGH will provide the following* –

Baby	Mother
Swaddles, baby hat and vest Disposable diapers Wet wipes Tissue paper Syringes or cups for infant feeding	Maternity gown Sanitary Pads Perineal cool packs Towels Nipple cream Pain relief medications Hospital grade breast pump and flanges* Steriliser

*Certain items may only be provided on request. Please check with your ward team if you require these items.

Other useful items to pack in your Hospital Bag include

Loose clothes
Sweater
Undergarments
Maternity bras without underwire
Socks
Bedroom slippers
Personal toiletries
Personal breast pump & nursing pillow (Sterilisers and hospital grade breast pumps available in the wards)
Chargers for handphones and other electric equipment
Baby car-seat
Additional items: cord blood banking box if any

After Delivery

What Can I Expect?

We are a BFHI (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative) accredited centre and will encourage mother and infant bonding by*

Delayed Cord Clamping
Skin-to-skin contact for an hour immediately after delivery
Allowing baby to initiate the first latch in this hour
Transferring mother and baby together to the postnatal ward

*These steps may vary depending on the condition of the mother and baby

Rooming in with your baby is encouraged to promote bonding, faciliate breastfeeding and enable you and your partner to gain confidence in responding to your baby's cues.

Our lactation consultants and nurses will visit you in the ward after delivery to assist you with latching and other breastfeeding issues.

Infant bathing will be carried out by your bedside and our experienced neonatal nurses can guide you in giving your baby his or her first bath.

Our physiotherapists will teach you useful postnatal exercises to help in the recovery of your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles.

We also have a delicious and nutritious confinement menu to aid you in your post-natal recovery.