Services and Support for Parents
- Article last reviewed 26 August 2023
- 5 mins read
Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (Singapore)
Counselling Hotline and WhatsApp: +65 6339 3558
Website:
www.breastfeeding.org.sg
Association for Breastfeeding Advocacy Singapore (ABAS)
Email: abas.sec@gmail.com
Website:
www.abas.org.sg
KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Lactation Services: 6225 5554 (Office hours)
Helplines
Health Promotion Board (HPB) Hotline
For health information or advice on general health issues, call HPB hotline at 1800 223 1313* to speak to the experienced Nurse Advisers.
*Kindly note that airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines and calls are free of charge only if made from regular land lines.
8.00am - 6.00pm (Mondays to Fridays)
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Please note that HPB is unable to provide personal medical or nutritional advice.
Please consult a doctor or dietician instead.
Belle, Beyond the Label Helpbot
If you or anyone you know is overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, find the help you need through Belle, the Beyond the Label helpbot. You can also use Belle to find contacts for medical services, counselling and therapy services.
ParentLine (For Parents With Parenting and Child Care Issues)
Hotline: 6289 8811
Maternity Hospitals
Many maternity hospitals in Singapore provide antennal classes, parentcraft service and lactation consult services. Many maternity hospitals are part of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) which seeks to promote and support breastfeeding for the well-being of all mothers and babies.
View the list of Baby Friendly Hospitals in Singapore or find out more from these maternity hospitals:
Gleneagles Hospital | www.gleneagles.com.sg |
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital | www.kkh.com.sg |
Mount Alvernia Hospital | www.mtalvernia.sg |
Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard) | www.mountelizabeth.com.sg |
National University Hospital | www.nuh.com.sg |
Parkway East Hospital | www.parkwayeast.com.sg/ |
Raffles Hospital | www.raffleshospital.com |
Singapore General Hospital | www.sgh.com.sg |
Thomson Medical Centre | www.thomsonmedical.com |
Polyclinics
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.
Singhealth Polyclinics
Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/
National Healthcare Group (NHG) Polyclinics
Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
https://www.nhgp.com.sg/
National University Polyclinics
Contact the individual polyclinics listed on the website:
https://www.nup.com.sg/
Other Services for Parents
Baby Bonus Scheme
For information on the Baby Bonus Scheme, visit www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg.
Child Care Services
For childcare information and services, visit https://www.ecda.gov.sg.
Support for Fathers
Centre for Fathering
Centre for Fathering provides resources and support to empower fathers in their parenthood journey. Visit https://fathers.com.sg/ to learn more.
Visit Parent Hub, for more useful tips and guides for a healthy pregnancy.
Download the HealthHub app on Google Play or Apple Store to access more health and wellness advice at your fingertips.
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