For emergency care for infants in Singapore, it’s important to go to a hospital with Paediatric Emergency Services. These are fully equipped and staffed with paediatricians trained in handling medical emergencies for babies, infants, and children.
Here are the best emergency clinics and hospitals for infants in Singapore:
🏥 KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) – Children’s Emergency
- 📍 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899
- 📞 24-Hour Hotline: 6394 1177 (Children’s Emergency)
- 💡 Singapore’s largest hospital specializing in women’s and children’s health. Best choice for baby-related emergencies, especially for newborns.
🏥 National University Hospital (NUH) – Children’s Emergency
- 📍 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
- 📞 24-Hour Hotline: 6908 2222 (General Enquiry)
- 💡 NUH has a dedicated paediatric emergency unit with neonatal and paediatric specialists.
🏥 Ng Teng Fong General Hospital – Paediatric Emergency (via Jurong Community Hospital)
- 📍 1 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609606
- 📞 6716 2000
- 💡 Good option for West-side residents. They handle paediatric emergencies, but complex cases may be transferred to KKH or NUH.
🏥 Raffles Hospital – 24-Hour Emergency Clinic (with Paediatricians on-call)
- 📍 585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770
- 📞 6311 1555
- 💡 Private hospital with fast service and access to on-call paediatricians. Charges are higher than public hospitals.
🏥 Mount Alvernia Hospital – 24-Hour A&E with Paediatric On-Call
- 📍 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623
- 📞 6347 6210
- 💡 Catholic private hospital with family-friendly care. Paediatricians available on call.
🏥 Gleneagles Hospital – 24-Hour Emergency with Paediatricians
- 📍 6A Napier Road, Singapore 258500
- 📞 6473 7222
- 💡 Popular private hospital with fast admission and experienced child specialists.
⚠️ When to Bring an Infant to Emergency:
Bring your baby to the ER immediately if you notice:
- High fever in babies under 3 months (>38°C)
- Seizures
- Vomiting/diarrhea with signs of dehydration (no wet diapers >6 hrs)
- Breathing difficulty or persistent cough
- Poor feeding or extreme drowsiness
- Rash with fever
- Head injury or falls
Other 24-Hour Clinics
- Intemedical 24-Hour Clinic: 25 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2407, Singapore 560525
Tel: 6919 2998 - Prohealth 24-Hour Medical Clinic: 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, #01-18, Singapore 670259
Tel: 6765 2115 - Unihealth 24-HR Clinic (Jurong East): 135 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-317, Singapore 600135
Tel: 6970 5868 - Unihealth 24-HR Clinic (Toa Payoh): 178 Toa Payoh Central, #01-218, Singapore 310178
Tel: 6203 1639 - Tampines 24-Hr Family Clinic: 201D Tampines Street 21, #01-1151, Singapore 524201
Tel: 6786 7228 - Lifelink 24Hrs Clinic & Surgery: 153 Serangoon North Ave 1, #01-534, Singapore 550153
Tel: 6281 3977 - Medihealth Bishan 24 Hours Clinic & Surgery: 121 Bishan Street 12, #01-95, Singapore 570121
Tel: 6258 3212 - Raffles Medical Airport 24-Hr Clinic: 65 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 3, #B2-MS-15, Singapore 819663
Tel: 6241 8818
For Emergency Lactation Issues
For immediate concerns such as severe breast pain, signs of infection (e.g., fever, redness, swelling), or if your infant shows signs of dehydration or feeding difficulties, it’s crucial to seek prompt medical attention. You may contact the above services for guidance or visit the nearest hospital’s emergency department.
If you need assistance finding the nearest lactation support service based on your location or have specific concerns, feel free to ask.
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) – Lactation Clinic
Contact: Call 6-CALL KKH (6225 5554) and request to speak with Lactation Services.
Services: Offers in-person and tele-consultations for breastfeeding difficulties, including latching issues, low milk supply, and mastitis.
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) – Breastfeeding Clinic @ OGC
Contact: Call 6321 4323 or 6326 5926 (Weekdays, 8:00am – 5:00pm).
Services: Provides clinician-led lactation support, including management of blocked ducts, mastitis, and other complications.
National University Hospital (NUH) – Breastfeeding Helpline
Contact: Call 9722 0376 (Daily, 8:00am – 5:00pm).
Services: Offers phone consultations with lactation consultants for breastfeeding support.
Thomson Medical Centre – ParentCraft Centre
Contact: Call 6251 4090 or WhatsApp 9119 3502 (Mon–Fri: 8:30am–5:00pm; Sat: 8:30am–12:00pm).
Services: Provides breastfeeding counselling and support post-discharge.
Mount Elizabeth Hospitals
Mount Elizabeth Hospital: Call 6304 4423
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital: Call 6933 0940
Services: Outpatient consultations for breastfeeding issues such as latching difficulties and engorgement.
Breastfeeding Support Organizations
Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (Singapore)
Contact: Call or WhatsApp 6339 3558
Services: Offers counselling and support for breastfeeding mothers.
Association for Breastfeeding Advocacy Singapore (ABAS)
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides advocacy and support for breastfeeding practices
Private Lactation Services
Addition+
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Services: Signature Painless Lactation Massage
support to relieve discomfort and enhance milk flow.
