During pregnancy

This page provides instructions on how to book your first maternity clinic appointment, as well as useful links. 

The maternity clinic supports the health and wellbeing of expectant mothers, foetuses and newborn babies. You will have approximately 12 appointments with a nurse or doctor during your pregnancy.

Family coaching aims to prepare you and your family for childbirth, parenthood and childcare. The service is intended for first-time mothers and parents expecting their first child.

If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your nurse will direct you to a gestational diabetes group. In the group, you will learn to measure your blood glucose level and adjust your diet.

We will discuss your childbirth experience, recovery, mood and health with you.

We offer pregnant women physiotherapy in family coaching groups and private appointments, when necessary.

If you or your partner is expecting your first child, you can book an appointment with a dental hygienist.

Using the calculators of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, you can estimate the amounts of leave and benefits.

On HUS Helsinki University Hospital’s site, you will find information about pregnancy and childbirth.

Information about pregnancy and childbirth in different languages.

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body. Find out more on the Omaperhe website.

Information aboutpregnancy and intoxicantson the Omaperhe website.

During pregnancy, your mood may vary significantly and quickly. Find out more on the Omaperhe website.

We provide information on medications and other external factors that have an adverse impact on fertility, pregnancy and fetal development. We also advise you on all medication issues during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy changes your body and how you feel in many ways. A normal pregnancy lasts for approximately 40 weeks. You can use this list to check what you should remember at different phases of the pregnancy.