If u r gan cheong you can go private first to make sure all good. The first trimester is very important for me as I had two miscarriages before, so I wanted to make sure I get the most attention during this period hence private worked for me. Until you know your pregnancy is low risks and stabilised, then 2nd trim shld be less hassle/problem = less doc visit, less worry
I went private route cause I have my preferred gynae. Faster waiting time scheduling in between appointments and same gynae thru out, so I find it less hassle for me. If you wanna switch from subsidised to private and have a preferred gynae, have to check your preferred gynae’s availability.