Pregnancy Care
- Testing for Pregnancy
- Antenatal Care
- Non-invasive Antenatal Tests
- Invasive Antenatal Tests
- Fetal Maternal Medicine and High-risk Pregnancies
- Delivery
- Post-natal Care
Gynaecology
- Female Cancer Screening
- Colposcopy
- Hysteroscopy to assess the uterine cavity
- Vaccinations
- Menopause Management
- Period Problems
Fertility
- Fertility check-ups for Females and Males
- Follicular Tracking
- Induction of Ovulation
- In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
- Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI)
- Percutaneous sperm aspiration for male fertility
- Egg Freezing
Birth Control
Short Term:
- OCPs
- Patches
- Hormone Injection
Long Term:
Permanent:
Laparoscopic Surgery
Urogynaecology
Vaginal Birth After Caeserean (VBAC)
1. What is Astra Women’s Specialists and what makes it different?
Astra Women’s Specialists is the women’s health arm of Singapore Medical Group (SMG). It is a network of specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) clinics, with experienced consultants covering pregnancy, gynaecology, fertility, laparoscopic surgery and urogynaecology. What sets it apart is that AWS emphasises specialist care that is accessible via both heartland and central Singapore clinic locations.
2. What services does Astra Women’s Specialists offer?
Astra Women’s Specialists offers a comprehensive range of services including:
- Pregnancy care (from pre-conception, antenatal, delivery, to postnatal).
- General gynaecology (menstrual problems, fibroids, endometriosis, menopause).
- Fertility & family planning (including fertility assessments, IUI/IVF, egg freezing).
- Birth control / contraceptive services.
- Laparoscopic / minimal invasive surgery for gynaecological conditions.
- Urogynaecology / pelvic floor / urinary incontinence care.
3. Where are Astra Women’s Specialists clinic locations in Singapore?
Astra Women’s Specialists has multiple clinic locations across Singapore, both in central and “heartland” areas:
- Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road #05-21/22, Singapore 329563.
- Paragon Medical, 290 Orchard Road #16-07/08, Singapore 238859
- Oasis Terraces, 681 Punggol Drive #03-12, Singapore 820681 (Punggol)
- i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road #03-03/04, Singapore 428802
And others.
4. How can I book an appointment?
To schedule an appointment at Astra Women’s Specialists, please contact 365Care directly via WhatsApp at 6590991662.
5. Does Astra Women’s Specialists provide fertility treatment such as IVF or egg freezing?
Yes. Astra Women’s Specialists provides advanced fertility treatments including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and elective egg freezing.
6. What about care for high-risk pregnancies or specialist gynaecology like urogynaecology?
Astra Women’s Specialists covers high-risk pregnancy care and sub-specialties. For instance, they features a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies. They also provide urogynaecology / pelvic floor services (e.g., for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse) as part of their service offering.
7. What languages and insurance / accreditation features should I know?
Astra Women’s Specialists doctors are accredited and part of SMG; they hold rights for hospitals such as Mount Elizabeth Novena, Mount Alvernia, Gleneagles etc. Doctors are Medisave-accredited and on selected insurance panels (though coverage may vary).
8. What are the typical opening hours or how do I know when a clinic is open?
Opening hours vary by location and doctor. For example, the Novena flagship clinic opening hours: Mon–Thu 9 am–5 pm, Fri 9 am–2 pm, Sat 9 am–1 pm. The Punggol clinic: Mon & Thu 9 am–5 pm, Sat 9 am–2 pm, closed Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun & PH. It’s best to check the specific branch and doctor’s schedule when booking.
9. How accessible are the clinics (transport / parking / heartland locations)?
Very accessible. Astra Women’s Specialists emphasises that their specialist clinics are located “near you” including heartland estates. Punggol clinic is at Oasis Terraces linked to the Oasis LRT station. The Katong clinic is in i12 Katong mall, near the Marine Parade MRT station. Parking, Visa/MasterCard, NETS & cash options are mentioned at some branches.
10. If I’m an international patient, can I receive care at Astra Women’s Specialists?
Yes. Astra Women’s Specialists is part of SMG which supports international patients. They treat local patients, expatriates and patients from Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America. If you are traveling for care, you may contact the clinic ahead to confirm service availability, language support, insurance and logistics.
