Hey there, congrats on your first baby! From what I've heard, SGH B2 ward typically requires around $6,000 cash deposit for delivery, which is much more manageable compared to private hospitals that can go up to $12,000, $15,000 or more for an uncomplicated natural birth. My neighbour delivered at SGH B2 and she mentioned the deposit amount was around that $6k range, though the final bill after MediShield Life and medisave deductions came down quite a bit. Worth noting that if you're on a subsided/restructured hospital package, some mums found the deposit requirement more flexible, so it really helps to check directly with SGH's billing counter early in your pregnancy so you can plan your finances without any last-minute stress.
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