Best Maternity Hospitals in Singapore: A Guide for New Parents

Ready to give birth? Here are the top private and public maternity hospitals in Singapore for you to explore and decide where to meet your little one. 

In today’s world, parenthood has reached a whole new level. More and more people today are well prepared and willing to spend lavishly on that hospital experience during a child’s birth. They look for the best hospitals and maternity packages for that most beautiful time of their lives.

The list of maternity packages in Singapore is quite extensive, and they offer excellent amenities for new parents. To make things better for working women, there are well-planned maternity leave options as well for expecting mothers.

How to Choose the Best Maternity Hospital For You

In choosing the right maternity package for you and your baby, consider the following factors:

1. Public or private?

When it comes to giving birth in Singapore, you have the option of private or public hospitals, each with its own set of pros and cons.

Private hospitals offer a range of amenities and personalised care, allowing you to have more control over your birthing experience. These hospitals often have well-appointed private rooms and the flexibility to choose your preferred obstetrician. However, the cost can be significantly higher compared to public hospitals.

On the other hand, public hospitals in Singapore are known for their excellent medical facilities and experienced healthcare professionals. They generally have lower costs and provide comprehensive care, especially in high-risk situations. However, the downside may be longer waiting times and shared rooms.

It’s crucial to weigh these factors based on your preferences, medical needs, and financial considerations. Consulting with your healthcare provider can help you make an informed decision.

2. The distance from your home

In general, the distance between your home and the hospital has minimal influence on birth outcomes—but you don’t want to be concerned about traffic when your baby arrives.

3. Insurance coverage

Look for maternity hospitals with doctors who take your insurance because what is covered in and out of network varies greatly.

4. High-risk pregnancy centres

If you’ve had a difficult pregnancy, a complicated previous delivery, or any other preexisting health condition that could affect your pregnancy, find a labour and delivery hospital that can accommodate you in the worst-case situation. Is there, for example, a blood bank? Is there a critical care unit? A NICU?

5. Review COVID-related policies

Childbirth is stressful for women in any situation, but giving birth during a pandemic adds to the list of considerations that should be addressed before choosing a maternity hospital.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, hospitals and licensed birth centres remain the safest places to give birth (ACOG).

6. Research the hospital’s policies regarding birth companions

To reduce exposure levels, several maternity facilities limit the number of people who can accompany you into the delivery room. Inquire about if partners are permitted to attend the delivery, whether they are permitted to leave and return during labour, and what conditions are in place.

7. Assess and evaluate hospitals

To avoid unpleasant surprises, do some research and phone the hospital’s visitor information line to find out more about:

• Hospital’s rules?
• Lodging alternatives are available?
• What if your doctor can’t make it?

8. Comfort

It’s not about “right” and “wrong,” or even “excellent” and “bad,” when it comes to maternity hospitals; it’s about finding the ideal facility for you, with a doctor and nursing staff who will make you feel at ease and in control. 

Examine the interactions between staff. Is it a fast-paced setting or one where everyone is polite, professional, and friendly? Is the room clean and comfy?

9. Newborn Facilities

You and your child will almost certainly be at the hospital for at least a day or two following the delivery, so inquire about infant policies and amenities. 

What are the hospital’s newborn policies? How far are the baby nursery and the postpartum rooms apart? Is it possible to stay in your own room with your infant instead of having him or her cared for in a nursery?

Don’t be hesitant or scared to inquire; no question is insignificant.

Best Maternity Hospitals in Singapore 

Now that you know how to choose, the next thing on the list is to do your research on the different maternity hospitals in Singapore to check which one is right for you.

Here is a list of the top hospitals in Singapore, with their Maternity Packages, with costs* based on the minimum nights of stay:

 1. Mount Alvernia Hospital (MAH)

Founded on Catholic values by the Sisters from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) in 1961, Mount Alvernia Hospital is a 400-bed, not-for-profit general acute care private hospital. Supported by over 1,200 accredited doctors and more than 200 specialist doctors on campus, the hospital has tertiary medical capabilities and two multi-disciplinary medical specialist centres.

According to the website, the Saint Anne Mother & Child Centre will be open in September 2023. The new facility will offer a comprehensive range of integrated maternity and paediatric services to mothers and children.  There will be three floors of maternity wards with single beds with a nursery in every ward.

In addition to clinical capabilities, SAMCC has in place critical inpatient facilities such as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Jaundice Unit and High Dependency Unit.  

If faith or mental health is an important part of your pregnancy journey, a pastoral care team support is a unique long-standing service offered at Mount Alvernia to provide emotional and spiritual support for expectant parents facing the challenges of pregnancies. 

In addition, there is a Parentcraft Centre to provide breastfeeding, antenatal and postnatal guidance, as well as dietetics and nutrition. In addition, the hospital’s care for parents and their newborns goes beyond the pregnancy experience.  It has been a tradition in Mount Alvernia to offer baby blessing regardless of race and beliefs. 

Excited to learn more? Check out their list of accredited doctors, sign up for Parentcraft classes and book a maternity tour now.

Cost: Normal Delivery, 2 Days – $3,703.32 (Single-Bedded Room),  $3,066.12 (2-Bedded Room), $4,182.84 (Super Deluxe), $4,525.20 (Family Suite)

Reviews:

Brought my son there for a day surgery. The nurses and even porter (Malay gentleman who helped pushed my son’s bed from the ward to OT) at the Day surgery OT and Ward 3 were incredibly kind and assuring. So nice to have them around helping me with assuring and coaxing my kid when the situation called for it. The hospital is lucky to have such compassionate and empathetic staff. Well done. – Sarah Tan

I had a wonderful experience at Mt. Alvernia, St. Anne Mother and Child Centre, St. Raphael Ward, when my family and I welcomed our 2nd child. The staff was incredibly caring & attentive, making us feel comfortable & well-supported throughout our stay. The team demonstrated a high level of expertise, and the facilities were clean and well-maintained. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to bring our child into the world. Thank you to the entire team for their exceptional care & support during this special time in our lives. – Januar

2. Gleneagles Hospital (GEH)

Location: 6A Napier Rd, Singapore 258500

There is no dearth of comfort and sophistication at Gleneagles Hospital, officially accredited as a baby-friendly hospital under the World Health Organisation’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).

They offer a wide range of services to expecting mothers at all stages of their maternity journey. Understanding that new parents want to make the best choices for their babies, GEH offers maternity tours to help parents learn more about the facilities and services they offer.

The hospital has ten delivery suites and four-bedder first stage rooms. Each delivery suite has a TV, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi and recliner chair for the accompanying father.

You can get the VIP treatment in their single-bed suite, which includes a 15-minute head and shoulder massage, a group parentcraft class, a cocktail party for 6 people to celebrate, and even a limousine ride home with your new bundle of joy. Definitely one of Singapore’s best premium maternity hospitals! Your partner is also welcome to stay with you for the duration, and his meals are provided at no extra charge.

Gleneagles, an official BFHI hospital, is dedicated to assisting mothers in successfully breastfeeding. During your stay, you will also be offered a customised nutritional confinement menu. Before being discharged, your newborn will also receive a comprehensive newborn blood screen, bilirubin test, hearing screening, and vaccination. You will also receive a personalised consultation from a lactation specialist.

The hospital also has a Gleneagles ParentCraft Centre where a team of trained personnel is ready to prepare mums-to-be for childbirth and provide advice on confinement/postnatal care, as well as caring for newborns in areas such as bathing and breastfeeding.

Cost: $3,926 (Single Room, 2 nights), $2,714 (2-Bedded Room, 2 nights), $6,468 (Superior Room, 2 nights), $10,024 (Dempsey suite, 2 nights)

Take a virtual tour of the maternity wards here. For more information please call +65 735 5000.

Book a guided tour:

Maternity tours are conducted from Mondays to Fridays at 1 pm and at 11 am and 1 pm on Saturdays. Tours are not conducted on Sundays and public holidays. For your safety, and in view of the COVID-19 situation, only 4 persons are allowed for each tour. As the slots are limited, book your maternity tour early. For enquiries and reservation, please call 6470 5616 / +65 6470 5615 or register online.

Reviews:

I wanted to take the time to thank you again Dr Julian Wong from The Vascular and Endovascular Clinic and Gleneagles Hospital for everything you did for me during my recent surgery. The nurses on the 10th floor, operating room and the one who sent me there, you guys are amazing.Thank you so much for taking such good care of me. I appreciate all the time and effort into making sure I felt as little pain and easy as possible, to keeping my spirits up and for giving me a safe and pleasant surgery experience.  I am happy to report that all went very well. My gratitude is limitless! I am comforted to know that I was in your hands. I was super terrified as this is my second surgery ever.. but it’s all behind me now. Thank you. Will for sure post in all my social media and spread the word for the excellent service- post COVID times. – Chelle Sarte

Had a lovely experience at gleneagles in the Paediatric department, as good as one can hope for given the circumstances… Nurses were attentive and often would appear within a few seconds of pressing the call bell. The food was decent, surprisingly tasty… The cleaning staff were excellent… Rooms were very spacious and facilities very clean, much cleaner than other hospitals I had visited in Singapore! Thanks to the staff for making our stay as pleasant as possible whilst my daughter recovered. – Africa Hart

3. Mount Elizabeth Hospital (MEH)

Location: 3 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228510

Enjoy dedicated childbirth and post-delivery care at this BFHI-certified hospital, complete with premium amenities for a touch of luxury in your stay. They also offer breastfeeding advice, gourmet meals, complimentary head/shoulder massages and even a limousine service back home. Simply amazing, isn’t it??

Mount Elizabeth, located on Orchard Road, has comfortable single or two-bed rooms. All of their maternity packages include a nutritious and customised confinement menu, a baby bath demonstration and feeding, newborn screening and hearing test. You also get a free parking space for the duration of your stay.

Upgrade to their Daffodil / Magnolia suite for a more lavish experience that includes a romantic dinner and cocktail reception to celebrate the birth of your newborn, as well as a hair spa/manicure/pedicure session! You will even be chauffeured back to your home in a limousine.

Mount Elizabeth has been praised for their courteous and friendly service, which makes the entire process go smoothly. To help ease you into parenthood, MEH will also assign a personal nurse who will guide you through hands-on bathing of your newborn and breastfeeding.

Cost: From – $3,970 (Single Room), $2,996 (2-Bedded Room), $12,741 (Maternity Suite), $12,741 (Daffodil/Magnolia Maternity suite)

Take a virtual tour of the maternity wards here or register online for a tour. For more information, contact +65 6735 5000.

Reviews:

The nurses at Level 8 Ward 8 are nice and friendly… really thankful for them in making a scary part of my life, a better experience. Their care and professionalism is very admirable. Putting hospitality in hospital which isn’t always the word that comes to mind. The meals have also been great, thank you to the chefs and crew!! – Gelian Chia

Am impressed with the working attitudes of team of international healthcare workers here. Very tiring jobs and they are really trying their very best to perform. Am lucky to be Singaporean to enjoy such service! Am blessed 🙏🙏🙏

Concierge was so nice that she specifically requested for western styled breakfast for me after seeing me eating Chee Cheong Fun for the last few days! Really helped to boost me energy level . BTY, fresh ginger tea is readily available and nurses can warm it up anytime! Thank you so much! – HF Lei

4. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital (MNH)

Location: 38 Irrawaddy Road Singapore 329563

Welcome your little one in the calm, cosy atmosphere of MNH (BFHI certified) as you enjoy the modern amenities in your room. Postnatal menus, complimentary massage, breastfeeding/bath demo and gift sets are added perks.

Mount Elizabeth Novena, which opened in 2014, is a private hospital with only single-room maternity wards, allowing you to focus on your recovery in privacy and comfort.

Upgrade to the Junior Suite for an even more luxurious stay, which includes adjoining living rooms and an outdoor terrace with plenty of space for your family to welcome your newborn.

You will receive additional services such as personalised breastfeeding coaching and a customised confinement menu.

Before discharge, your baby will receive a basic screening as well as a hearing and metabolic screening test. You can also easily choose their partner, Stemcord, for cord blood banking services. Mount Elizabeth Novena has received BFHI accreditation.

Cost: Starts from – $4,062 (Single Room), $9,393 (Junior Suite)

Take a virtual tour of the maternity wards here or register online for a tour. For more information, contact +65 6735 5000.

5. KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)

Location: 100 Bukit Timah Rd Singapore 229899

KKH is the only public hospital that focuses on women and children. They have a comprehensive menu of services and facilities to care for you and your newborn, making it one of Singapore’s most popular maternity hospitals.

Every day, their delivery suite witnesses 30 to 35 births, demonstrating their expertise in childbirth. They also have a 24-hour peri-natal team on standby at the delivery suite, so if any unexpected complications or emergencies arise, you will be well taken care of.

Choose from the 28 private delivery rooms and enjoy additional services like educational classes, complimentary cake, confinement menu and the ‘room-in’ option. Each room has a single bed, an attached bathroom with shower, a couch-bed, and a phone. 

If your baby is healthy and does not require special care, you can have them “room-in” with you. Your baby will be given a safe Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) test before being discharged. This is a hearing test designed to detect any hearing loss for early intervention and treatment.

Cost: Normal Delivery – Starts from $2,168 (Single-Bedded Room, 2 days), $1,378 (Four-bedded room) ; Caesarean Delivery – Starts from $2,662 (Single-Bedded Room, 3 days), $2,020 (Four-bedded room).

Reviews:

My baby was delivered here, the hospital has the best service across. They have Senior nurses some have been there from the inception period. It’s one of the best hospitals for kids and women. Queue management, allocation of appointments, information everything is easily available. -Manoj Salian

I stayed at ward 44 from 18 Sept to 21 Sept 2023 due to a miscarriage. I would say that my stay was very pleasant. The care team was very kind, nice and empathetic helping me throughout. This made my days less painful. Also to the people in the Urgent O&G, and Operation & Surgery Team, thank you for your best services. You guys are awesome – Syifaa Mansor

6. Thomson Medical Centre (TMC)

Location: 339 Thomson Road Singapore 307677

All your pre- and post-delivery needs are met at Thomson Medical Centre, with spacious, furnished suites at your disposal. Mothers are given a stylish bag of post-delivery items and also provided with breastfeeding practices right after birth. To top it all, they also provide healthy food, hydrotherapy, water birth facilities and follow-up calls by nurses.  

Thomson Medical is a popular choice among parents, with over 40 years of experience assisting mothers during labour. They deliver approximately 8,000 babies per year and are Singapore’s only private hospital with water-birthing facilities.

Each of Thomson Medical’s maternity rooms has been specially designed to provide the comfort and ambience of a resort, allowing you to concentrate on relaxation and recovery during and after your pregnancy.

The Thomson Family Suite is the most luxurious option, with a dedicated team of staff attending to your every need, a separate living room area for your family members, complimentary first companion accommodation with meals, and much more. You can also select from a variety of suites, including single-bed, two-bed, and four-bed options.

Thomson Medical also offers childbirth education classes prior to the birth of your child, providing parents with the knowledge they need to care for their children. They offer confinement nannies, confinement food home delivery, and even 28-Day Confinement Herbal Care after pregnancy to help mothers’ overall wellness after delivery. 

They also provide a useful 2-year Maternity Membership Programme, which allows mothers to enjoy member rates on everything from prenatal scans to follow-up visits for their children.

Cost: Normal Delivery – S$3,775 (Single-Bedded Room), S$2,603 (2-Bedded Room); Caesarean Delivery – S$5,866 (Single-Bedded Room), S$4,251 (2-Bedded Room)

Reviews:

Grace was very friendly and knowledgeable. She shared a lot during the hospital tour and some useful tips to new parents as well. She always welcome any queries and ready to answer them. Great tour experience for new parents like us as we have no idea what to expect. – Emily Yeoh

Nurse Angie is very patient and thorough with her explanation of the hospital tour. She answered every of our questions and also gave us very good advice of what to do and what not to do when baby is born. As for the hospital bag what to prepare and when to prepare when it’s nearer to EDD. – Eunice Teng

7. National University Hospital (NUH)

Location: 5  Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074

Bringing your most precious gift into this world in a safe and healthy manner is their responsibility. NUH boasts of being Singapore’s first hospital that was certified under the WHO BFHI and offers various educational programmes, a water birth facility, healthy food, antenatal exercises and much more.

National University Hospital is a public hospital that specialises in high-risk obstetrics and is committed to providing patients with high-quality care. NUH is the best maternity hospital in Singapore for complicated or high-risk pregnancies.

They provide a wide range of obstetrical services and prenatal foetal care facilities, including pre-conception counselling, premature labour, breastfeeding, and postpartum care, among other things. If you are having difficulty conceiving, NUH also provides a full range of fertility investigations and treatment options, including In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and others.

The NUH maternity suite also has a water birthing facility (for private patients). Their delivery suite includes a four-bedder first stage room as well as seven single-bed suites with attached bathrooms. Their telemetry monitoring system will keep patients closely monitored and well-cared for. 

NUH provides a variety of maternity packages, including an antenatal package that includes all pregnancy-related consultations after the 22nd week of pregnancy.

Cost: Daily Charges: General Ward – S$802.50 (Deluxe), S$535 (A1 Class), Nursery – S$95.23; Daily Charges: General Ward – Starts from S$240.75 (B1 Class), Nursery – Starts from S$75.97

8. Parkway East Hospital (PEH)

Location: 321 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427990

Experience the joy of childbirth and recovery in a cosy environment, with state-of-the-art facilities and services. The BFHI-certified hospital offers Antenatal classes and various health screening benefits, while a dedicated nursing team attends to you and makes you feel at home.

While the rooms aren’t as fancy as some of the other maternity hospitals on this list, the care is warm, supportive, and excellent. Furthermore, they deliver over 2,000 babies each year! Furthermore, this Singapore maternity hospital is BFHI-certified. A halal-certified confinement menu is also available.

Cost: Normal Delivery – S$3,883 (Single Room, 2 days), S$2,596 (2-Bedded Room, 2 days), S$2,412 (4-Bedded Room, 2 days); Caesarean Delivery – S$6,187 (Single Room, 3 days), S$4,262 (2-Bedded Room, 3 days)

Register online for a maternity tour. For more information, contact +65 6735 5000.

Reviews:

Very nice set up. On the ground floor, there are two counters – Reception and Admission. Service is prompt, staff are helpful. The Specialist Centre is accessible via two elevators on the ground floor (left from entrance, looking in). If need to use the washrooms, at the entrance turn right. The washrooms are just before the cafeteria on the left. I was pleasantly surprised to discover manually operated washlets that are similar to the automated ones in Japan. Nice! The cafetaria on the ground floor offers decent food for those in need of sustenance. The only gripe I have is the limited parking facilities. Eventhough there is a valet service, it can get quite congested and chaotic. Be forewarned. – Shirley NKL

Had a great stay at Parkway East Hospital. The food is amazing, not your typical hospital food for sure, felt like first class airplane food. Butlers and service staff are all very professional and friendly, except registration staff could be abit more patient and polite. – Ananda Lye

9. Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

Location: Outram Road Singapore 169608

SGH offers a high level of comfort, a nutritious confinement menu, and a full range of maternity services. . With BFHI certification, and a highly experienced team of nurses and clinicians, SGH boasts of providing excellent services and comprehensive care during all the delivery stages.

As a BFHI-accredited facility, the hospital encourages mother and infant bonding by providing skin-to-skin contact for an hour after delivery, allowing the baby to initiate the first latch at that time, and transferring mother and baby to the postnatal ward together. You can also choose to stay in the same room as your baby to promote bonding and breastfeeding.

Lactation consultants and nurses are also available at SGH to help you with latching and breastfeeding issues. What we like about SGH as a Singapore maternity hospital is that they have neonatal nurses to help you give your baby his or her first bath. Physiotherapists will also teach you postnatal exercises to help with pelvic floor and abdominal muscle recovery.

Cost: Normal Delivery – Starts from $3,740 (Class A);  Caesarean Delivery – Starts from $7,462 (Class A, excluding operation fee)

Reviews:

Best. Decision . Ever. I was supposed to deliver at TMC with a private doctor but at 36 weeks I decided to go SGH and eventually deliver there . I didn’t had any gynae and it didn’t matter because the whole care team at SGH was amazing. Right from when we checked into the labour ward to the outstanding after labour care . They are the ONLY hospital in Singapore who will provide care for your pelvic floor muscle . Your after birth check up will have a physiotherapist to check and care for you. This is an extra care that only Singapore General Hospital provide , no need to go out and seek a private physiotherapist. Few days after birth the midwife will also call you to check on your health and baby’s health. The lactation consultant is readily available on the phone too . I don’t see any reason why anyone would pay so much more to see private when our public healthcare is top notch – Iqah Olsen

My heartfelt gratitude to all doctors and their juniors whom had presented themselves with a sense of unconditional positive regard and showed genuine concern.  (Lady doctor with shoulder length hair, Dr. Thomson Lim, Dr. Celine Xiong and others that I did not manage to note their names down.)

Special thanks to Nurse Winnie, Nurse Mariam, Nurse Tay, Nurse Chong Joe Ey, Nurse Nisha, Nurse Daarshini and all other nurses — for making sure that everyone else is taken care of at room 24. Special mention of Housekeeper Lang QiaoLin, she is very respectful and meticulous in the upkeep of hygiene. 

Thank you very much for the positive experience with SGH, do keep up with the passion of serving the community no matter what your title is — may your efforts be recognized and appreciated by the management. -N Xin Hui

10. Raffles Hospital (RH)

Location: 585 North Bridge Road Singapore 188770

Their luxury suites are sure to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. The BFHI-certified hospital offers top-notch services (pre/post-delivery) for the mother and baby.

Raffles Hospital provides comprehensive obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatric, and neonatal care. While their rooms are simple, their maternity packages include a well-designed confinement menu, a ParentCraft Session that teaches you how to bathe, feed, wean, and breastfeed your baby, as well as a post-lactation consultation.

Skin-to-skin contact is encouraged at this BFHI-accredited hospital, and your baby is placed on your chest after birth. Furthermore, Raffles Hospital offers post-delivery care services to ensure a smoother and faster recovery.

Traditional medical services are also available on Level 2 of Raffles Hospital, which is not commonly found in other Singapore maternity hospitals.

Raffles Hospital also offers fetal screening tests to ensure your baby’s healthy development. We encourage you to enrol in their 7-week antenatal course, which covers a wide range of topics such as maternal nutrition, exercise, psychological care, breastfeeding preparations, and more.

Cost: Normal Delivery, 2 Nights: Starts from – $3,200 (Single Room), $2,600 (2-Bedded Room);  Caesarean Delivery, 3 Nights: Starts from – $5,300 (Single Room), $3,950 (2-Bedded Room)

Promo:

Explore pregnancy changes at Raffles Hospital Antenatal Class for $328. Full-day session covers pregnancy, labor, post-delivery care, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Classes at Raffles Hospital, Level 11, Learning Centre, 585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770. Choose from available dates like 13 January 2024, 9 am – 4 pm. Book your seat post-purchase with the provided redemption letter through contact at 6311 1516 / 6311 1517 or email antenatal_class@rafflesmedical.com.

*To view the updated hospital rates, feel free to check out their website. 

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