Classes for FTM.

Hi El! Great that you are planning ahead, it makes such a difference to feel prepared before baby arrives. No, you do not have to be delivering at the same hospital to attend their antenatal classes. Most hospitals and organisations open their classes to all parents regardless of where you are delivering. Here are some options across different price ranges: Free or subsidised options: KKH, NUH and SGH all offer antenatal and parenting classes, some of which are subsidised or even free for Singapore Citizens and PRs. Topics typically covered include newborn care, breastfeeding, infant CPR and labour preparation. You can call their respective women's health departments to ask about the schedule and fees. Subsidised community options: Health Promotion Board runs programmes and resources for new parents at very low or no cost. Family Service Centres in your area sometimes run parenting and newborn care workshops too. Paid but popular options: Antenatal classes by certified doulas and lactation consultants are widely available and often more intimate and detailed. Many mummies find these very worthwhile especially for breastfeeding support. For newborn care specifically, the most practical things to cover are bathing, swaddling, safe sleep, reading baby cues and breastfeeding basics. Even watching YouTube videos from KKH or NUH can supplement nicely. Hope this helps and congratulations on your upcoming arrival!