Childbirth classes
Childbirth classes are intended primarily for first-time mothers and support persons who will be present at childbirth. The goal of childbirth classes is to strengthen the birthing woman's own resources and help her prepare for the upcoming birth.
The goal of childbirth classes is to strengthen the birthing woman’s own resources and help prepare for the upcoming birth. The classes cover preparation for childbirth, the different stages of childbirth, and pain relief options. In connection with childbirth classes, we also visit the facilities of the labor ward.
A good time to participate in a childbirth class is after about the 35th week of pregnancy. The classes are about 2-3 hours long. It is preferable that you do not bring children with you to childbirth classes.
Signing up for a childbirth class
The labour department of the Central Ostrobothnia central hospital has an online appointment booking system for a childbirth class. Sign up via the calendar below.
Information about labor and preparation for it can be found on the website of Terveyskylä Naistalo (in Finnish). On the breastfeeding peer support website Imetyksen tuki, you can find instructions and tips for various breastfeeding situations.