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Childbirth

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We provide treatment for people arriving for labour, pregnant people who need urgent care and gynaecological emergency care patients at all hours.

Childbirth classes

Childbirth classes are organised in Finnish. They are primarily intended for first-time parents: the pregnant person and their accompanying support person.

Fear of childbirth outpatient clinic

Our services include an outpati ...

Do the following

When you go into labour, call the delivery room. Bring your maternity card and photo ID with you.

Come to the hospital immediately if

• you experience heavy bleeding or constant severe abdominal pain

• your waters break, your baby is in breech presentation, it is a multiple pregnancy, or the amniotic fluid is green

• you are less than 36 weeks pregnant and you are having regular painful contractions.

When should you go to the hospital?

• Regular contractions that have lasted for several hours or pain that you can no longer withstand at home.

• Your waters break: you can take your time and prepare at home for leaving to the hospital, but do still call the delivery room.

• If you are unsure whether you should come to the hospital, it is always a good idea to call us.

To whom and on what terms

You will need a referral from your maternity and child health clinic for an appointment with a doctor or nurse. You do not need a referral when you are arriving for labour.

The service is provided by

Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote

Responsible for the service

Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote
Text edited by: Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote
Updated: 17/1/2024