Category Archive For "Family Insurance"
2nd edition of the ‘Doing Business with Singapore Guide’
Pacific Prime Singapore is pleased to announce that this year’s 2nd edition of the ‘Doing Business with Singapore Guide’ is now ready for download! The guide aims to help readers and in particular, exporters, navigate the process of doing business in this exciting city-state, which has so much to offer in terms of business. As …
Thalassemia in Singapore: Everything you need to know
Did you know that thalassemia is passed on from parent to child, and can affect both males and females? In Singapore, roughly 3% of the population are carriers of the thalassemia gene. So this means the risk of your child being born with thalassemia is much higher if both you and your partner are carriers …
Finding the best maternity hospital in Singapore
Singapore is consistently ranked as having one of the most efficient health care systems on Earth. Combine this with government initiatives to increase the birth rate in the city and it is clear that moms-to-be will be in good hands should they be giving birth in the city. Because both the private and public systems …
Childhood allergies in Singapore: Triggers, treatment, and health insurance
Childhood allergies are a common problem around the world, and Singapore is no exception. You might have heard about a neighbor’s child who’s allergic to cats or a baby who gets an awful allergic reaction to formula milk. There are several types of childhood allergies in Singapore, with varying characteristics and severity. Even though it’s …
Fun things to do with kids at home during circuit breaker
With Singapore extending its COVID-19 circuit breakers measures until June 1, families with kids at home might be slowly running out of creative ideas to occupy their kid’s free time. Limited access to the outdoors reduces playdate ideas and options, but here at Pacific Prime Singapore, we have prepared a list of fun things to …
Types of childbirth and delivery methods: Facts you should know
Today, there are many types of childbirth and delivery methods available, allow all expecting parents to choose the method that is safest for their physical conditions, while at the same time, allowing parents to capture the first moment their child enters the world. In this article by Pacific Prime Singapore, we will explore the most …
Here’s how to get a cheaper newborn and senior health insurance
Living in Singapore as an expat can be costly, especially if you have family members that are dependent on you. Whether you have just welcomed a newborn baby to your family, or have an elderly family member living with you, health insurance premiums can be an issue. For instance, a maternity insurance plan only covers …
Birth tourism in Singapore: Your guide to having a baby in the Lion City
The Lion City is a small but prosperous country. It receives 16 million visitors annually, and over 33,000 babies are born here every year. The newborn mortality rate of 1.1 in Singapore also ranks the city-state among the safest high-income locations to give birth. These factors, plus the wide range of world class maternity hospitals …
The most common breastfeeding problems and how to solve them
Breastfeeding is a natural process; however, it is not always straightforward, especially for the first-time moms. Since it’s an entirely new skill for both a young mother and a newborn baby, they must learn from each other, and these skills come with time. Sometimes things can go wrong with breastfeeding and it’s better to be …
Top money-saving tax relief and rebate options for parents in Singapore
No one ever said raising kids was cheap. In fact, TODAY online reported that raising one child up to the age of 21 years old in Singapore can cost anywhere between SGD 200,000 to an eye-watering figure of nearly SGD 1 million. These estimated costs account for medical expenses associated with pregnancy and childbirth (check …