Singapore TV host Lee Teng and his wife Gina Lin spent about S$100,000 (US$78,207) on the delivery of their first child, including hospital and neonatal intensive care costs.
Lee, 41, and Lin, 32, welcomed their son in July, earlier than the expected due date, according to The Straits Times. The baby was delivered via emergency caesarean section at a private hospital.
In a YouTube video posted on Sept. 12, the couple detailed the expenses, saying the bill was higher because Lin opted for an A-class ward, required a longer hospital stay, and their newborn was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Lee admitted he was “shocked” upon seeing the bill, emphasizing that the amount was unique to their situation and not representative of typical birthing costs.
Singapore TV host Lee Teng. Photo courtesy of Lee’s Instagram
“Basically there’s the doctor’s surgery fee, the anaesthesiologist’s fee, and of course there are other doctor’s fees,” Lee said as quoted by Mothership.
Lin explained that while a standard caesarean section usually involves a four-day, three-night stay, she remained hospitalized for five days and four nights, which cost about S$30,000.
Their baby’s NICU care added another S$65,000. Including prenatal check-ups, the total exceeded S$100,000, though some costs were covered by healthcare schemes.
“At that moment, I only wanted my baby to be healthy and for me to deliver him safely. I didn’t think about anything else,” Lin said, as quoted by The Straits Times.
Lee agreed, adding that his family’s well-being mattered most and the money can be earned back.
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