From what I understand, in Singapore if you’re under the subsidised route, technically you’re usually under a team of doctors and not guaranteed the same consultant every visit. That’s why subsidised patients often see different doctors depending on appointment schedules.
But sometimes if your case is more complicated (like previous ectopic, miscarriage history, etc.), the hospital may still arrange follow-up with the same consultant more often for continuity. So it’s possible that’s why you’re still seeing the same doctor even though you’re under subsidised care.
Usually if you specifically want to choose and guarantee a particular consultant throughout pregnancy and delivery, then yes, you’ll normally need to switch to the private/non-subsidised route and pay private rates.
Honestly I think the easiest is to ask the clinic directly at your next appointment: “Am I currently under subsidised or private care, and if I’m subsidised, will I continue seeing this same consultant?” They can explain your exact arrangement because every hospital seems to handle it slightly differently.
Congrats on the pregnancy, mama!
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