From breastfeeding resources to helplines, maternity hospitals and polyclinics, here’s a list of services that daddies and mummies can tap into when they need help or a listening ear.
<div class="ExternalClass07D8753AE72A45E68A8EA9114A5CD7E8"><h2>Breastfeeding Resources</h2><h3>Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (Singapore)</h3><p>Counselling Hotline and WhatsApp: +65 6339 3558
Website:
<a href="http://www.breastfeeding.org.sg/">www.breastfeeding.org.sg</a></p><h3>Association for Breastfeeding Advocacy Singapore (ABAS)</h3><p>Email: abas.sec@gmail.com
Website:
<a href="http://www.abas.org.sg/">www.abas.org.sg</a></p><h3>KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital</h3><p>Lactation Services: 6225 5554 (Office hours)</p><h2>Helplines</h2><h3>Health Promotion Board (HPB) Healthline</h3><p>For health information or advice on general health issues, call HealthLine at 1800 223 1313 to speak to the experienced Nurse Advisers.</p><p>8.30am - 5.00pm (Mondays to Fridays)
8.30am - 1.00pm (Saturdays)</p><p>Please note that HPB is unable to provide personal medical or nutritional advice.
Please consult a doctor or dietician instead.</p><h3>Belle, Beyond the Label Helpbot</h3><p>If you or anyone you know is overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, find the help you need through
<a href="https://www.ncss.gov.sg/our-initiatives/beyond-the-label/belle-beyond-the-label-helpbot">Belle, the Beyond the Label helpbot</a>. You can also use Belle to find contacts for medical services, counselling and therapy services.</p><h3>ParentLine (For Parents With Parenting and Child Care Issues)</h3><p>Hotline: 6289 8811</p><h3>Maternity Hospitals</h3><p>Many maternity hospitals in Singapore provide antennal classes, parentcraft service and lactation consult services. Many maternity hospitals are part of the
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/medical-and-care-facilities/63/baby-friendly-hospital-initiative">Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)</a> which seeks to promote and support breastfeeding for the well-being of all mothers and babies.
</p><p>View the
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/medical-and-care-facilities/63/baby-friendly-hospital-initiative#2">list of Baby Friendly Hospitals</a> in Singapore or find out more from these maternity hospitals:</p><table><tbody><tr><td>
<strong>Gleneagles Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/">www.gleneagles.com.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.kkh.com.sg/">www.kkh.com.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Mount Alvernia Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://mtalvernia.sg/">www.mtalvernia.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard)</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/">www.mountelizabeth.com.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>National University Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.nuh.com.sg/Pages/Home.aspx">www.nuh.com.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Parkway East Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.parkwayeast.com.sg/">www.parkwayeast.com.sg/</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Raffles Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.raffleshospital.com/">www.raffleshospital.com</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Singapore General Hospital</strong></td><td>
<a href="https://www.sgh.com.sg/">www.sgh.com.sg</a></td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Thomson Medical Centre</strong></td><td>
<a href="http://www.thomsonmedical.com/">www.thomsonmedical.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Polyclinics</h3><p>Polyclinics provide primary healthcare services to the community. They play an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options.</p><h3>Singhealth Polyclinics</h3><p>Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
<a href="https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/">https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/</a></p><h3>National Healthcare Group (NHG) Polyclinics</h3><p>Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
<a href="https://www.nhgp.com.sg/">https://www.nhgp.com.sg/</a></p><h3>National University Polyclinics</h3><p>Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
<a href="https://www.nhgp.com.sg/">https://www.nhgp.com.sg/</a></p><h2>Other Services for Parents</h2><h3>Baby Bonus Scheme</h3><p>For information on the Baby Bonus Scheme, visit
<a href="http://www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg/">www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg</a>.</p><h3>Child Care Services</h3><p>For childcare information and services, visit
<a href="https://www.ecda.gov.sg/">https://www.ecda.gov.sg</a>.
</p><h2>Support for Fathers
</h2><h3>Centre for Fathering
</h3><p>Centre for Fathering provides resources and support to empower fathers in their parenthood journey. Visit <a href="https://fathers.com.sg/">https://fathers.com.sg/ </a>to learn more.
</p><p>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/183/parent-hub/pregnancy">Visit Parent Hub, for more useful tips and guides for a healthy pregnancy.</a></p><p>
<em>Download the HealthHub app on
<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.hpb.healthhub&hl=en_SG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Google Play</a> or
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/healthhub-sg/id1034200875?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Apple Store</a> to access more health and wellness advice at your fingertips.</em> </p><hr /><p>
<strong>Read these next:</strong></p><ul><li>
<a title="Exercise During Your Pregnancy" href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1416/move-in-your-time">Exercise During Your Pregnancy</a></li></ul>
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