Birth at SGH

For the hospital bag, the key thing is that SGH provides the hospital gown during your stay, so you really just need one comfortable outfit for yourself and one for baby on discharge day, no need to overpack on clothes. My friend delivered at SGH and said the nursing staff were attentive, though being a public hospital it can get busy, so you do feel the difference compared to a private setup in terms of waiting time and how much one-on-one attention you get. Worth packing your own toiletries, a phone charger, snacks for your support person, and a light cardigan since the wards can be cold. On balance, SGH is a solid, well-equipped choice especially if you want subsidised rates without compromising on medical care, just go in with realistic expectations on the comfort and privacy side.