There are the 2 lines you hope to see on a test – you’re finally pregnant! Once you visit your gynae and have your estimated due date figured out, it’s time to start exploring relevant services for your confinement month.
Check out these confinement centres, agencies, and nanny services so you can baby yourself while you rest and recover from the difficult period of pregnancy and delivery.
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Confinement centres are a fairly recent concept in Singapore and they’re great if you don’t have a spare room for your nanny or just want to get away from it all during your confinement month. However, be prepared to shell out a pretty penny for luxurious and comprehensive round-the-clock care.
If you only need your food baby taken care of during confinement, there are tingkat food delivery services that include confinement meal options.
For most of us, there’s no place like home. Especially if you’re a first-time mum, you might want to get a confinement nanny to stay with you instead. Instead of you staying in a confinement centre, the nanny will come to your home to help with feeding, bathing, diaper changing, and the cooking of nourishing meals while you focus on recovering from the birth, and bonding with your newborn.
First-time parents in particular might need extra help with getting used to caring for a baby.
You can hire a nanny through a confinement agency, which is government-regulated and will handle everything from work permits and guarantees to training. Else, freelance nannies can also be found through Facebook groups such as Singapore Confinement Discussion Group or online parenting forums such as MummySG.
The cost varies depending on the scope of duties, but ranges between $2,500-$4,000/month. Freelance nanny rates usually cost a little less, but you’ll usually have to manage their paperwork yourself.
Both options have their fair share of perks, so it really boils down to choosing the option that best suits your specific needs. For instance, we’d recommend hiring a nanny for new parents who want to recuperate at home, and fork out less cash.
On the flip side, new mums who want a little more pampering can opt to stay in a confinement centre, where a greater variety of services like spas, massages, and workshops are available.
| Name of Place | Good For | Nearest Hospital |
| – Confinement Nannies – | ||
| NewBubs Confinement | Nannies certified in Child First Aid | Alexandra Hospital |
| PEM | Largest confinement agency in Singapore | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
| NannySOS | Ad hoc babysitting services | Parkway East Hospital |
| Confinement Angels | Nannies trained by KKH-certified trainers | Parkway East Hospital |
| Star Confinement Nanny | Experience with twin care | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
| TSM Confinement Nanny Agency | Veteran nannies | KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital |
| – Confinement Centres – | ||
| ReJoy Suites | 1:4 nurse to baby ratio | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
| Kai Suites | Premium confinement centre with spa facilities | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
| The Clover Suites | Dietician-planned confinement meals | Parkway East Hospital Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
| My Queen | Located on Sentosa Island | Singapore General Hospital |
| NewLife Confinement Centre | 1 professional nanny per room | National University Hospital |
| Singjoy | Luxury confinement centre at Shangri-la Apartments | Gleneagles Hospital |
When it comes to your little one, you want nothing but the best for them. This surely includes safety as a top priority. So, it’s comforting to know that the nannies at NewBubs Confinement Centre are all certified in Child First Aid. Should any emergency arise during your confinement period, your nanny will be able to help handle the situation.
Rest assured that the nannies are all trained to provide tailored care plans too. Simply let them know what your personal needs are, and they’ll customise things like meals and massages. You also get to choose between full-time live-in nannies (from $146/day) or daytime assistance only, depending on what best suits your schedule.
Just to make sure you’re doing okay, the centre will occasionally check in with you to gauge your mental and physical well-being. So, they’ll even be able to spot early signs of postpartum depression.
Nearest hospital: Alexandra Hospital
Address: 106 Braddell Road, Singapore 359912
Opening hours: 9am-7pm, Daily
Contact: 8947 4230 | NewBubs Confinement website
NewBubs Confinement review: “We had a great experience with NewBubs recently. The team was really responsive to our questions and requests from beginning to the end. We had very specific requests for what we were looking for in a confinement nanny and NewBubs was able to assign us one that exceeded our expectations.” – Jinny Wong via Google Reviews
Image credit: PEM Confinement Nanny Agency via Facebook
PEM Confinement Nanny Agency has been around for more than 30 years and is MOM-certified. You’ll know you’re in good hands as their nannies undergo 150 hours of training before they are deployed. They also have free nanny replacement as part of the deal, just in case there are any hiccups during your confinement month.
Rates vary if you have a multiple birth such as twins, or you would like your nanny to do housework as well, so it’s best to contact them directly for a quotation.
Nearest hospital: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Address: 7 Gambas Crescent, #09-10 Ark@Gambas, Singapore 757087
Opening hours: 10pm-7pm, Daily
Contact: 6293 9249 | PEM Confinement Nanny website
PEM Confinement Nanny review: “As a first-time mum and also a first-time client of PEM, I’m extremely satisfied with the service provided by my confinement nanny. With her wealth of experience, she took excellent care of both my baby and me throughout the confinement period.” – Valerie Lim via Google Reviews
Image adapted from: Confinement NannySOS via Facebook
If you’re on a budget or would like to engage a confinement nanny for a shorter period than a month, NannySOS’s confinement care starts from $1,999/14 days. They also do confinement food catering delivery to your doorstep ($35/trial meal), and pre- and postnatal massages (from $100/session).
Perhaps you’re craving some couple time with the hubs and want to go on a long-awaited date night, or you both have important errands to run and you can’t bring the kids along. NannySOS also has ad hoc babysitting services ($25/hour) to help you keep an eye on the bubs for an afternoon or evening out.
Nearest hospital: Parkway East Hospital
Address: 750 Chai Chee Road, #01-07A, Singapore 469000
Opening hours: 9am-7pm, Daily
Contact: 6817 2479 | NannySOS website
NannySOS review: “This is our second time engaging Nanny SOS for their confinement services. We had a different nanny assigned to us this time, but the service was just as great as our experience the very first time. Both nannies that were assigned to us have over a decade of experience and a wealth of experience, giving us the much needed ease of mind.” – Lydia Liao via Google Reviews
Image credit: @helloiammamachow via Instagram
You’ll be pleased to know that Confinement Angels’ nannies are trained by KKH-certified trainers, so you can rest assured that your precious cargo will be well-taken care of. Their confinement nanny agency has an in-house training centre, and nannies are audited and certified before they are sent to your house.
Their nannies are trained in both Eastern and Western medical practices, and also provide breastfeeding support for those who prefer to go au naturale.
Nearest hospital: Parkway East Hospital
Address: 76 Playfair Road, #01-04 LHK2 Building, Singapore 367996
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8828 8415 | Confinement Angels website
Confinement Angels review: “We had a wonderful experience with CA! From the moment I engaged their services, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly supportive. The confinement nanny assigned to me was highly experienced, caring, and well-trained in both baby care and postpartum recovery.” – Steven P via Google Reviews
Image credit: Ceriine Lee via Facebook
Taking care of a newborn is hard – taking care of 2 or more newborns is even harder. Thankfully, nannies from Star Confinement Nanny have experience taking care of twins and offer breastfeeding support, with up to 2 nanny changes if necessary.
Nannies will also prepare herbs and tonics as part of the package, tailored according to your recovery progress each week.
Nearest hospital: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Address: 57 Ubi Ave 1, Ubi Centre, #03-03, Singapore 408936
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm | Sat-Sun by appointment only
Contact: 9889 7985 | Star Confinement Nanny website
Star Confinement Nanny review: “We had an amazing experience with our confinement nanny! Her cooking skills were exceptional—she prepared a wide variety of delicious and nutritious dishes that made every meal a treat. Beyond her culinary expertise, she brought a wealth of knowledge about traditional confinement practices but was equally well-versed in modern approaches.” – Travis Chia via Google Reviews
Image credit: Jessica Yuen via Facebook
You and the bubs will be in good, experienced hands with nannies from TSM Confinement Nanny Agency, who have at least 5-7 years of experience on the job. The nannies will keep a detailed daily log to help you keep track of your baby’s growth and development.
The agency offers flexible packages ranging from 14-28 days, depending on your needs. Over and above taking care of you and your baby, your nanny will even do grocery shopping and simple cleaning, so you won’t have to worry about the hubs and your other kids having to fend for themselves.
Nearest hospital: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Address: 623 Aljunied Road, #02-01A Industrial Aljunied Complex, Singapore 389835
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Contact: 6337 1793 | TSM Confinement Nanny Agency website
TSM Confinement Nanny review: “The agency is very responsive and the nanny they provide is really experienced and responsible. They won’t be calculative, and are flexible. I can just rest during this time and let the nanny handle all the necessities. Recommended!!!” – Mei Leng Ho via Google Reviews
While the price varies according to the services provided by each confinement centre, the average price for a 14-day stay ranges from $9,000 to $13,000. Mothers looking to pamper themselves with more premium options can expect to fork out $30,000-$200,000 for a 28-day stay.
Image credit: ReJoy Suites
Operating on a 1:4 nurse-to-baby ratio, you can expect both you and your new bundle of joy to receive round-the-clock care at ReJoy Suites.
Wellness sessions you can sign up for include the moxibustion therapy, which aids in increasing energy levels as well as your body’s production of breast milk. For mums who are concerned about postnatal hair loss, the head and scalp spa will be a relaxing way to nourish your scalp, strengthen your hair follicles, and stimulate hair regrowth overall.
Nearest hospital: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Address: 106 Braddell Road, Singapore 359912
Contact: 8019 2222 | ReJoy Suites website
ReJoy Suites review: “Staying at Rejoy was a wonderful experience. The room was thoughtfully designed and met all my needs during my confinement period. The food was delicious, and the staff and nannies were helpful and responsible.” – Yuchen Zhang via Google Reviews
Image credit: @panguru via Instagram
If you really want to splash out for premium confinement care, book yourself a luxury stay at Kai Suites confinement hotel. It’s located at a dedicated conserved state property on Dunearn Road, and is a short distance away from leading maternity hospitals such as Thomson Medical Centre and KKH.
At $14,800/14 days, it doesn’t come cheap, but you and baby will be pampered 24/7. As a recovering mum, you’ll be treated with facials, plus pre- and postnatal massages at the on-site spa and wellness facilities. You’ll also be able to enjoy curated menus planned by TCM consultants and attend on-site classes for breastfeeding and baby care.
Nearest hospital: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Address: 26 Dunearn Road, Singapore 309423
Contact: 8877 0222 | Kai Suites website
Kai Suites review: “Staying at KAI Singapore has been a very enriching experience where both my baby and I were given much needed care from professional nurses. KAI provides 6 meals a day and the confinement meals are always varied, fresh and nutritious! GROs have been very attentive to our needs as well.” – Sylvia Ang via Google Reviews
Image adapted from: @thecloversuites via Instagram
Those who might prefer a shorter stay at a confinement facility can consider The Clover Suites, which currently has 2 locations at Siglap and Moulmein. Rooms at the Siglap outlet start at $9,888/14 days, while the slightly more atas Moulmein branch has rooms from $12,888/14 days.
Room fees include complimentary sessions of postnatal and lactation massages, plus premium facials and herbal hair wash services.
Image credit: @thecloversuites via Instagram
Both branches have in-house cafes with dedicated chefs and dietitians to make sure you are well-nourished during your confinement with 5 meals a day. On-site spa services marry the best of Eastern and Western postnatal healthcare so that you can recover with the traditions you’re most comfortable with.
Nearest hospital: Parkway East Hospital (East Coast outlet), Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Moulmein outlet)
Address:
East Coast outlet
697 East Coast Road, #02-01, Singapore 459060
Moulmein outlet
139 Moulmein Rd, Singapore 308086
Contact: 9722 5076 | The Clover Suites website
The Clover Suites review: “We absolutely enjoyed the stay here – we were very well taken care of by the staff throughout the 28 days, and received many tips and advice on nursing, feeding, bathing etc 🙂 our little one was also in the safe hands of the awesome nursery team!” – J via Google Reviews
Imagine recuperating from giving birth amidst a tranquil island setting, far from the hubbub of city life. Aptly named My Queen, this confinement centre within Sentosa strives to make use of Mother Nature’s beauty to promote your healing and immerse both you and your baby in plenty of good vibes.
Their holistic care goes beyond caring for your newborn, providing nutritional meals, and helping you bounce back physically. They also have dedicated professionals to aid in breastfeeding training, psychological support to keep postpartum blues at bay, and debunking any old wives’ tales and confinement rules you wish to seek clarity on.
Nearest hospital: Singapore General Hospital
Address: 23 Beach View Road, Palawan Ridge, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098679
Contact: 8028 8186 | My Queen website
My Queen review: “The staff took excellent care of our little one and gave me many helpful tips on newborn care and breastfeeding. They were all very professional, and many of them were really passionate about taking care of me and my baby.” – Ethel Yeo via Google Reviews
Image adapted from: New Life Confinement Services via Facebook
If you want more privacy than your family home can provide during that first month after delivery, book a stay at NewLife Confinement Centre. It’s tucked away amidst lush greenery at a condominium apartment near Bukit Timah Hill. They can also pick you up straight from the hospital for an additional fee.
Image credit: NewLife Confinement Services via Facebook
Room packages come with both mum and baby care, including guidance on topics like postnatal depression, and potential newborn issues like jaundice and baby rashes. A full-time professional nanny is assigned to each room, and she’ll make sure that you’re well-fed with customised nutritious meals 5 times a day.
Nearest hospital: National University Hospital
Address: 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, #03-16 Link @ AMK, Singapore 569139
Contact: 9173 8162 | Newlife Confinement Services website
NewLife Confinement Centre review: “My 2 weeks in the centre was well served with high standard meals and desserts everyday; every meal is different and very nutritious. The ambience never fails me too. The quietness of the apartment is just nice for mummies who just delivered and need to have a good rest.” – Claire Yue via Google Reviews
For new mums, breastfeeding can be difficult and painful. You’ll be able to learn how to breastfeed painlessly with certified lactation consultants while recovering from delivery at the Singjoy confinement centre, located within the luxurious Shangri-la Apartments.
Image credit: Singjoy
Every mum will have a dedicated round-the-clock nanny, who will also take care of the baby and prepare herbs for confinement baths. Packages start from $11,600 for a 7-day stay at a 2-bedroom unit, so that dads and other kids can stay close while giving the new mum and baby some space and privacy.
Image credit: Singjoy
Meals are fully provided, and nannies here have an average of 8 years of experience. You’ll also get to attend consultations and parenting workshops to gear yourself up for parenthood.
Nearest hospital: Gleneagles Hospital
Address: 1 Anderson Road, Singapore 259983
Contact: 8889 1958 | Singjoy website
Singjoy review: “We had a great experience at Singjoy Confinement Center. The 1-on-1 nanny service was incredibly helpful, especially for us as first-time parents. The nanny was attentive, professional, and provided invaluable guidance on newborn care, making the transition much smoother for us.” – EL via Google Reviews
Image credit: @doreendchy via Instagram
Besides nannies helping you out for those crucial first days, new mums can also seek out postnatal massages from providers such as Post Natal Massage Singapore and Mummy’s Massage to help relieve muscle pain, increase lactation, and kickstart getting your pre-pregnancy figure back.
Meanwhile, TCM practitioners like Thomson Chinese Medicine provide confinement acupuncture and herb blends to help rebalance the qi and yin – in essence, the levels of energy and vital life forces – in your body that have been depleted by pregnancy and delivery.
Every new mum needs a helping hand and some pampering when they are recovering from the arduous task of having a baby. These confinement nannies and centres will help take care of you while you are taking care of a new life during your confinement month.
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Cover image adapted from: @thecloversuites via Instagram, Confinement NannySOS via Facebook
Article originally published on 9th March 2022 by Sheri Goh. Last updated by Gwyn Lim on 13th June 2025.
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