Maternity and child health clinics
- Service
- 8 municipalities
- Public service
The aim of maternity clinics is to further the health and well-being of the pregnant woman and the foetus. In addition to this, the aim is to promote the health and well-being of the future parents and the whole family, as well as the healthiness and safety in the future child’s developmental environment.
The key tasks of child health clinics are to monitor the child’s health, growth and overall ...
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You can contact the maternity and child health clinic via DigiSoite's My Healthcare service or by calling the centralized phone service of the clinics.
To whom and on what terms
The maternity and child health clinic services are meant for pregnant women and children under school age and their families.
Background information
Pregnant women and their families are entitled to use the services provided by maternity clinics. The clinic monitors the progress of the pregnancy and the health of the baby and mother after childbirth. Maternity clinics also offer support in becoming a parent. You should make your first appointment with the clinic as soon as you know you are pregnant.
During the maternity clinic visits, the necessary examinations are carried out, the foetal heart beat is monitored and the pregnant woman’s physical and mental well-being is looked after. If problems occur during pregnancy, the doctor or nurse will refer the pregnant woman for a follow up appointment at the maternity outpatient clinic at a local hospital. It is possible for a pregnant woman to have two ultrasound screening tests during the pregnancy.
The maternity clinic aims to identify as early as possible what level of support a pregnant woman and her family require. Pregnant women and their families will be offered other support they may need, for example, social or substance abuse services.
The maternity clinic also provides guidance in applying for parental benefits, and issues the certificates needed for these. If a child is to be born outside of marriage, the father of the child can recognise his paternity during the pregnancy at the maternity clinic. The pregnant woman's spouse or other support person is always welcome to attend the clinic with her.