After Giving Birth | Singapore General Hospital

Entrance to Ward 53A Antenatal/ Postnatal

Your Postnatal Stay

Our antenatal/postnatal ward (W53A) has 34 beds in a mix of private 1-bed rooms, 4-bed rooms, and 5-bed rooms, designed for comfort and privacy during your postnatal stay.

Comprehensive Care for You and Your Baby.

Our nursing team will guide you through your postnatal experience, offering support and education every step of the way.

Specially trained nurses and lactation consultants are available to assist with latching techniques and address any breastfeeding concerns.

We encourage rooming-in with your baby to strengthen bonding and help you and your partner gain confidence in recognizing and responding to your baby’s cues.

Experienced neonatal nurses are on hand to provide expert guidance as you learn to care for your newborn.

Pelvic Floor Health and Recovery

Pelvic floor health is an important part of postpartum recovery. Our physiotherapists can teach exercises to help restore your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, and our team will educate you on recognizing signs of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Nutrition

We provide a variety of tasty and nutritious meal options, including halal, vegetarian and chinese confinement meals, to support your recovery after delivery.

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Accredited

As a BFHI-accredited hospital, we actively promote mother-infant bonding and provide comprehensive support for breastfeeding and newborn care.

Exclusive Breastfeeding Support

Breast milk provides your baby with optimal nutrition, antibodies to fight infections, and is easier to digest. It also benefits mothers by reducing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer and strengthens the bond with your baby.The BFHI, launched by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, recognises hospitals that implement practices to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Our hospital follows the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, including:

Having a written breastfeeding policy
Training staff in breastfeeding skills
Providing patient education
Initiating skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding within the first half-hour after birth
Maintaining lactation even if mother and baby are separated
Feeding newborns only breast milk, unless medically indicated
Practicing rooming-in 24 hours a day
Supporting breastfeeding on demand
Avoiding artificial teats or pacifiers for breastfeeding infants

Our nurses and lactation consultants are trained to support your breastfeeding journey. Rooming-in with your baby helps facilitate bonding, establish breastfeeding, and build confidence in responding to your baby’s needs.