Read on to find out more about the health services available at women’s clinics in Singapore.
We look at some of the main women’s health services in Singapore.
Routine antenatal care includes:
If you are:
Note: The frequency of visits to the polyclinic may vary depending on the condition of your pregnancy.
*Patients receiving antenatal care at polyclinics will have routine antenatal blood tests. You will be referred to the hospital for an antenatal screening test or any diagnostic tests that are not available in the polyclinic.
You may submit an online request to make and/or change your appointment for an antenatal check-up using the appointment e-services.
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Postnatal care for mothers into their sixth week of post-delivery is available in our polyclinics. We provide advice on episiotomy and/or Caesarean wound care, breastfeeding, contraception and Pap smear screening. If you have any other health concerns beyond the sixth week, please consult our doctors.
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Babies should be monitored until one month of age for neonatal jaundice. After the first month, vaccinations and developmental assessments should be carried out, according to the child health surveillance programme.
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The contraceptive (family planning) methods available in our polyclinics include:
Breast cancer is one of the top 10 cancer types among women in Singapore. Early detection through regular mammography can save your breasts and your life. You should go for a mammogram every two years if you are 50 years or older, or annually if you are 40 to 49 years old and have decided to go for your mammogram after consulting your doctor about the benefits and limitations of mammograms for your age group.
Please call 6275 6443 (6ask-NHGD) to make an appointment for a mammogram. Alternatively, you may submit an online request to make and/or change your appointment for a mammogram screening by using the appointment e-services.
Should you need support services or more information, please contact the Breast Cancer Foundation at 6356 0123.
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A Pap smear is a simple, quick and effective way to check for cervical cell changes before they develop into cancer. All women aged 25 years and above who have had sex and/or are sexually active are at risk of developing cervical cancer, and should go for regular Pap smear tests.
If the first Pap smear is normal, subsequent Pap smears can be done once every three years.
To make an appointment, please call us at 6355 3000. Alternatively, you may submit an online request to make and/or to change your appointment for a Pap smear test using the appointment e-services.
For more information, visit NHGP's website.
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This article was last reviewed on Thursday, May 29, 2025