How to Get Access to Affordable Gynaecologist in Singapore

Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! You are here because if you are pregnant and researching on where to get affordable gynaecologist in Singapore.

As you are expecting, you will be excited to visit the gynaecologist. Taking "Neoprints" of your little bean, hearing the heartbeat and the gynae showing you little bean's features, spine etc.

And after all the excitement, there comes the hole in the pocket.

The bill!

They are many options in private gynae clinic in Singapore. Most of them charge from $80 per consultation for a block of 10 mins or so.

Ultrasound scan, blood test and other test range from $100 - $300. Supplements like fish oil, calcium cost an extra $80 onwards too.

Most parents buy their supplements here. Pretty affordable.

So a visit to a private gynae in Singapore will cost at least S$200 - S$300.

How many times do you need to visit the gynaecologist when you are pregnant?

• Weeks 4 to 28: 1 visit a month
• Weeks 28 to 36: 1 visit every 2 weeks
• Weeks 36 to 40: 1 visit every week

So in total, you will be expecting an average of 12 visits throughout your pregnancy.

• 7 times during your first 7 Months
• 2-3 times during the 8th and 9th Month
• 3-4 times during the 10th Month

So with that, you will be paying at least S$2,400 of fees for a private clinic.

Although most private clinics do provide prenatal packages, and if they do it is usually more economically to sign up for the packages.

However, if you want to save and get a more affordable option, this is what you can do.

Visit the Public Hospitals and get a subsidised rate

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for subsidised rates if you have been:

• Referred from a polyclinic or A&E of a restructured hospital (applicable if you are not receiving treatment for the same medical condition/s in KKH / NUH, at non-subsidised rates).
• Referred from a restructured hospital where you are receiving treatment at subsidised rates.
• Referred by a General Practitioner under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
• Discharged as an inpatient from a B2+, B2 or C ward class, and were receiving treatment at subsidised rates.

The easiest way is to get yourself referred from the polyclinics.

How to get a subsidised rate from Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) or National University Hospital (NUH)

Arrange an appointment to any polyclinics via here or here.

• S$12.50 for Singapore citizen.
• Consult the doctor for a pregnancy test.
• Follow up with another consultancy, and get the referral letter to KKH / NUH

How much is the subsidised rate?

• The subsidised rate at KKH is S$29.40 for every consultation.
• The subsidized rate for NUH is S$ 37 for the first visit and S$ 35 for the subsequent visit.

Assuming each session with some tests or scan at S$50 (subsidized rate). Your bill will cost average S$80 per visit in KKH.

Since the gynaecologist cost is so affordable, why everyone is going to the private clinic?

The waiting time in KKH is terrible. You can wait at least 2 hours for a consultation.

This is because there are many queue system that you need to undertake before seeing a doctor. And at times, the doctor may be away for an emergency operation. Thus, the waiting times and queue gets longer.

So if you are on a budget and looking at affordable gynaecologist in Singapore, you can try this option of getting a subsidised rate.

And bear in mind, the doctors are always busy, and they probably see you for 5 - 10minutes, answering some of the questions and updating your current situation and status.

Do not expect them to show care or concern; this is the job of a daddy. So before your consultation, you may want to prepare some questions that you want to ask.

Imagine your gynaecologist show a lot of care and concern to all the mummies, your waiting time will extend longer.

It is also good to find out what to prepare before your newborn arrives.