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