I gave birth in NUH on Feb. Still in pandemic but not as bad as now. Do go to their FB page to check their updated policy. NUH does update it there. - Yes, husband is able to participate and stay at the delivery suite. From what I read, husband needs to do a swab test before accompanying. My husband did not need to do any swab test back in Feb. - Yes can. Just let the gynae/nurse know. But usually they will pass the baby to you for a while, right after birth before they clean the baby and do the necessary checks. - Also can. Let the nurse know but they will still take bring baby back to nursery at times to do some necessary checks. Both NUH & KKH are pro breastfeeding hospitals so they do encourage mummies to direct latch their baby. But do know that your milk will not come immediately after birth but only your colostrum.
Hi i gave birth 2weeks ago via csect at kkh, yes they will allow u to do skin to skin with baby once its out. No matter which ward u stayed in baby will be with you throughout your stay, they will only bring baby back to nursery for screening and will push them back to your bedside once done.