Data on Recorded Pregnancy Losses and Demographic Trends in Singapore over Past Five Years, and Follow-Up Care and Psychological Support

29 Ms Valerie Lee asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what is the annual number of recorded pregnancy losses in Singapore over the past five years, broken down by miscarriage, stillbirth and other categories; (b) what demographic and medical trends have been observed, including maternal age and underlying conditions; and (c) what proportion of women with pregnancy losses receive follow-up medical or psychological support.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The Ministry of Health does not track the number of pregnancy losses.

Advanced maternal age is associated with an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus and pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, which increase the risk of pregnancy loss. In Singapore, the median age of resident live-birth for first-time mothers has increased from 30 to 32 years old over the last 10 years.

All women with pregnancy loss at the public hospitals are given medical support. Psychological support is also available to all who require it.