During pregnancy

We provide pregnant women and their families with maternity clinic services and antenatal classes.

Our services

First appointment at the maternity clinic
This page provides instructions on how to book your first maternity clinic appointment, as well as useful links. 
Maternity clinic services
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 at the maternity clinic
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.
Gestational diabetes group
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.
Postpartum check-up
We will discuss your childbirth experience, recovery, mood and health with you.

External resources

Parental leave and benefit calculators (Kela)
Using the calculators of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, you can estimate the amounts of leave and benefits.
Women and childbirth (HUS)
On HUS Helsinki University Hospital’s site, you will find information about pregnancy and childbirth.
Pregnancy and childbirth (InfoFinland)
Information about pregnancy and childbirth in different languages.
Your body changes during pregnancy (Omaperhe)
Pregnancy brings many changes to the body. Find out more on the Omaperhe website.
Alcohol, drugs and medicines during pregnancy (Omaperhe)
Information aboutpregnancy and intoxicantson the Omaperhe website.
Your mood varies when you are pregnant (Omaperhe)
During pregnancy, your mood may vary significantly and quickly. Find out more on the Omaperhe website.
Medicine safety information for mothers (HUS)
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.
Remember these when you are pregnant (Omaperhe)
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.