Some women say childbirth is a euphoric experience, while others argue it is the worst pain of their life.

There are as many child birth stories as there are babies, but presumably all women wish and hope that their story will be a positive one.
Some parents can’t wait to start a new life with a baby, while others may worry about their life changing too much.

In this episode, we want to go through all different ways how you can prepare for this joyous occasion in Finland and what kind of support systems are offered through Neuvola and other channels.

LINKS

Key websites for information and services regarding pregnancy, childbirth and parenting:

Naistalo website for info about pregnancy and childbirth

https://www.terveyskyla.fi/naistalo/raskaus-ja-synnytys

Perhetuki (Family support) website by Helsinki city

https://www.hel.fi/sote/perheentuki-en

Neuvola (maternity clinic)

https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/family/maternity/

Open neuvola (maternity clinic)

https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/family/maternity/open-clinics/

Private midwifery service in Tampere

https://www.vauvantai.fi/inenglish

Childbirth

Birth preparation classes and doula services

https://doules.fi

Positive Birth movement

https://www.motherstransition.com

Info about childbirth (including videos in English)

https://www.hus.fi/en/treatments-and-examinations/labor

HUS orientation visits to the hospital

https://www.hus.fi/en/treatments-and-examinations/choice-maternity-hospital-and-orientation-visits

Interpreter during childbirth

https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/settling-in-finland/do-you-need-an-interpreter

Pain relief options

https://www.terveyskyla.fi/naistalo/raskaus-ja-synnytys/synnytys/synnytyskivun-hoito/synnytyskivun-l%C3%A4%C3%A4kkeellinen-hoito

HUS support for pregnant women

https://www.hus.fi/hoidot-ja-tutkimukset/raskausajan-vastaanotot

https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/when-you-are-expecting-a-baby