Gynae in Singapore: public hospital O&G clinics, first-visit costs and how to choose

Looking for a gynae in Singapore? You can see an obstetrician and gynaecologist (O&G, or gynae) at a public hospital as a subsidised patient, as a private patient of a named doctor at the same hospital, or at a private clinic. At the public hospitals, a first specialist visit cost a Singapore Citizen about $31 to $101 as a subsidised patient, or $171 to $223 as a private patient, on the fee pages we read on 11 October 2026. This guide lists the public hospital O&G clinics, compares those first-visit fees, and covers how to choose a gynae you trust. If you want a female gynae, there is a section on that too.

Public hospital O&G clinics in Singapore

These public (restructured) hospitals run O&G clinics. Pregnancy care and delivery are not offered everywhere, so check what each one does before you book.

What a first visit costs at a public hospital

These are the specialist outpatient consultation fees for a Singapore Citizen, from each hospital's own charges page. They cover the consultation only. Scans, blood tests and medicine are billed on top. Private fees include GST; for subsidised patients the government or hospital absorbs the GST.

The subsidised figures are a range because MOH means-tests specialist clinic subsidies: the subsidy depends on household income, up to 70% for citizens and 25% for Permanent Residents. A subsidised PR at SGH paid $83.50 for a senior consultant visit. NUH lists its fees on its own charges page, which shows them by tab rather than in a table we could read.

Subsidised, private at a public hospital, or private clinic

All three routes give you trained specialists. The differences are cost, whether you see the same doctor each time, room comfort and waiting time.

1. Subsidised care at a public hospital

Citizens and PRs get subsidised specialist care when a polyclinic or a CHAS GP refers them. It is the cheapest route. NUH's page spells out the trade-off: subsidised patients are seen by a team, the care team assigns the doctor, and you may see different doctors at different visits. Whoever is on duty when you go into labour delivers your baby, and ward classes are usually B2 or C.

2. Private patient at a public hospital

Many parents miss this one. At the same public hospitals you can be a private patient and name your own consultant, who follows you through the pregnancy and aims to deliver your baby. NUH treats you as private if a doctor refers you to a specific doctor there, or if a private doctor refers you. You keep the hospital's full neonatal unit nearby, and ward classes are usually A or B1.

3. A private gynae at a private hospital

A private O&G runs their own clinic and delivers at private hospitals such as Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles, Thomson Medical, Mount Alvernia, Raffles Hospital or Parkway East. You see the same doctor throughout, appointments are easier to fit around work, and the room feels more like a hotel. It costs the most, though MediSave and an Integrated Shield Plan can cover part of the bill.

Public hospitals deliver a large share of Singapore's babies and are well equipped for complications and premature births, while private care buys continuity and comfort. Pick the route that matches what matters to you and what you can afford.

Can I choose a female gynae?

Yes, if you are a private patient. At a public hospital you would book a named female consultant as a private patient, or see a female gynae in private practice. As a subsidised patient you usually cannot: NUH says it cannot accommodate requests for a doctor of a specific gender for subsidised patients, because the care team assigns doctors. Each hospital's find-a-doctor page lists its O&G specialists.

Ward classes

Ward class drives your bill and your stay. As a rough guide:

• Class C and B2 (public, subsidised): open wards with several beds and shared bathrooms, the lowest cost and a rotating care team.
• Class B1 (public): usually a four-bed room with more privacy, where you can be a private patient with a named doctor.
• Class A (public): a single or two-bed room with its own bathroom and your choice of consultant.
• Private hospital rooms: single rooms with space for your partner, at the highest price.

Subsidies for citizens and PRs are highest in the lower ward classes and shrink as you move up, so a Class A stay is not heavily subsidised. Ask the hospital for an estimate, and try our delivery cost calculator for a ballpark.

How to choose your gynae

Once you know which route suits you, these points make the biggest difference day to day.

• Check where they deliver. A gynae usually delivers at one or two hospitals, so shortlist doctors at the hospital you want for its neonatal unit or location.
• Think about distance and clinic hours, because visits get more frequent near your due date.
• Notice whether the doctor listens and explains plainly, and whether you feel able to ask questions.
• Ask how they approach natural birth, epidurals, induction and caesareans.
• Ask who covers when they are on leave or in another delivery when you go into labour.
• If your pregnancy is higher risk, for example twins, diabetes, high blood pressure or a previous complicated birth, look for a maternal-fetal medicine specialist or a hospital with strong neonatal support.
• Ask for a written estimate of the package, scans and fees for a normal birth and a caesarean, and what MediSave and your insurer will cover.

Our due date calculator helps you plan leave around appointments, and our guide to prenatal checkups and scans in Singapore shows what happens at each visit. Week by week, our pregnancy guide lists the checks due at each stage.

What happens at antenatal visits

An uncomplicated pregnancy usually follows this rhythm, which is why location and clinic hours matter:

• First visit at around 6 to 10 weeks: confirming the pregnancy, a dating scan, your medical history and first blood tests.
• About monthly through the second trimester: weight and blood pressure, the heartbeat, the detailed anomaly scan at around 18 to 22 weeks, and a gestational diabetes screen.
• Every two weeks from about 28 to 36 weeks: growth checks, the baby's position and your birth preferences.
• Weekly from about 36 weeks until delivery.

Paying for pregnancy care

Costs depend on the hospital, ward class, route and type of birth, so get a written estimate. These schemes help:

• MediSave Maternity Package: citizens and PRs can claim up to $900 of pre-delivery costs, such as consultations, scans, tests and medicine, plus delivery and ward charges, within MediSave limits. Keep your antenatal bills for the claim.
• MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans: MediShield Life is sized for subsidised public bills, and an Integrated Shield Plan can extend cover to higher wards or private hospitals. Normal pregnancy and delivery are usually not covered, while some complications may be, so read your policy.
• Baby Bonus and the Child Development Account: after the birth, the Baby Bonus cash gift, the CDA and a MediSave grant for newborns help with early costs.

Our baby cost estimator maps the bigger numbers. Check current scheme limits on the official sites before you budget.

Where to deliver

Your gynae and hospital go together, since each doctor delivers at specific places. Weigh the level of neonatal care, which matters most if your pregnancy is higher risk, the distance from home once labour starts, the room options, antenatal classes and breastfeeding support, and the total cost. KKH and NUH run large maternity and neonatal units and take the most complex cases; private hospitals offer more room choice at a higher price. Whichever you pick, our hospital bag checklist helps you pack early.

Building a shortlist

• Ask your polyclinic doctor or GP. A polyclinic or CHAS GP referral is the way into subsidised care.
• Ask friends who gave birth recently what the doctor was like during labour.
• Read your preferred hospital's find-a-doctor page, which lists its O&G specialists and their interests.
• Book a first consultation and see how you feel in the room before you commit.

Questions to ask at your first appointment

• Which hospitals do you deliver at, and which ward classes can I choose?
• What does your antenatal package include, and what are the estimated fees for a normal birth and a caesarean?
• How do you approach pain relief, induction and caesarean births, and what do you think of birth plans?
• Who covers for you if you are unavailable when I go into labour?
• How do I reach you between visits?
• Is there anything in my history that makes this pregnancy higher risk?

Our guide to making a birth plan in Singapore helps you work out your preferences before that conversation.

When to start, and switching gynae

Most parents book a first visit at around 6 to 10 weeks, after a positive home test. Go sooner if you have bleeding, severe pain or a known condition. Popular doctors fill up, so do not leave it late.

Switching is common. If the fit feels wrong after a few visits, whether it is how the doctor talks to you, the cost or the hospital, you can move, and your records and scans go with you. Feeling confident going into labour matters more than politeness. Related reading: our guides to fertility treatment and IVF in Singapore and trying to conceive in Singapore.

You will also need a paediatrician for your newborn's first checks and vaccinations, and many parents choose one before the due date. Our paediatrician map helps you find one nearby.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a gynae consultation in Singapore?

At public hospitals, a Singapore Citizen's first specialist visit cost $31 to $101 as a subsidised patient and $171 to $223 as a private patient, depending on the hospital and the doctor's seniority, on fee pages read on 11 October 2026. Tests, scans and medicine are billed separately, and private clinics set their own fees.

Do I need a referral to see a gynae?

For subsidised care at a public hospital, yes: a polyclinic or CHAS GP referral. To be a private patient at a public hospital, or to see a private gynae, you can usually book directly.

Can I choose a female gynae in Singapore?

Yes, as a private patient, either at a public hospital or in private practice. Subsidised patients are assigned doctors by the care team, and NUH says it cannot meet gender requests for them.

When should I see a gynae after a positive pregnancy test?

Most parents book the first visit at around 6 to 10 weeks, in time for a dating scan and early blood tests. Go sooner if you have bleeding, severe pain or a high-risk history. If you are unsure your test is reliable, see when to take a pregnancy test in Singapore.

Can I use MediSave for pregnancy and delivery?

Yes. Under the MediSave Maternity Package, citizens and PRs can claim up to $900 of pre-delivery costs, plus delivery and ward charges within MediSave limits. Ask the hospital how to claim.

This article is general information for parents in Singapore, not medical advice. Speak with a qualified doctor about your pregnancy and care, and check current fees and scheme limits on the official sites.